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Rick's Renovations, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work from Rick and his team. From initial contact all the way to job completion was stellar. I requested to have Rick and his crew clear, grade and spread topsoil in order to extend my backyard and remove the huge burm left behind from the initial construction of my home in 2014. Rick was able to complete the job in less than 2 days. Now we have a backyard we’ve always wanted. I would definitely recommend Rick for any clearing and excavation projects and will be using the company for future projects. Thanks Rick and Team!"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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The Green Elites Landscaping, LLC
4.8(
73
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys did an excellent job extending a fence to surround the trashcan area (required by the HOA). They matched the existing portion, and built a beautiful fence! I appreciate their good work."
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+26

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Costal Land Construction
4.9(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are in the process of building a home in Powhatan, VA. We recently had the best professional experience with Bobby from Coastal Landscape Construction! This was not an easy job to clear about 2 acres, put in a long drive way and work in challenging cold and wet weather. Bobby is an up and coming young professional and knows exactly how to plan and achieve the end goal. Bobby was always on time, communicated daily and effectively, planned the land clearing perfectly and his prices are competitive but extremely reasonable. If you want or need any construction work completed right, you MUST use Bobby from Coastal Landscape Construction! Bobby earned a 10/10 perfect review from us and we will be using him again during our home building process! His business phone number is 804-441-1768, serving Powhatan, Midlothian and Richmond VA area."
Land Clearing
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
Yards Plus, LLC
4.7(
239
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike and his crew did a top notch job at our home. They graded the old driveway and prepared an area in our backyard to extend it. This created a parking place for our new camper. They do great work at a great price."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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O Johnson Enterprises llc
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Work done was done in a timely manner . Done as agreed upon . Very Professional results , Great individual to talk to , listens and has the property owners satisfaction , at high degree. Fortunate to have had him recommended to me ."
Demolition
Demolition
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+2

44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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VP BECKNER HOTSHOT & HAULING LLC
4.1(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and an amazing job! Pauls communication and sense of detail was top notch. His pricing was fair, and the work far exceeded my expectations. I would recommend to anyone in the market for commercial or residential clearing, grading, demolition, forestry mulching, and excavation!"
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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