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Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service

742 Memorial Dr
4.36(
58
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service

742 Memorial Dr
4.36(
58
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
77 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

Looking for reliable plumbing and drain cleaning services in Virginia? Look no further than Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service. With our full-service and emergency solutions, we are here to tackle all your plumbing needs. Contact us today for expert assistance!

"Nicely done."

Stephen M on April 2025

Looking for reliable plumbing and drain cleaning services in Virginia? Look no further than Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service. With our full-service and emergency solutions, we are here to tackle all your plumbing needs. Contact us today for expert assistance!

"Nicely done."

Stephen M on April 2025

Affordable Septic Tank Service LLC

PO Box 20871
4.57(
46
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Affordable Septic Tank Service LLC

PO Box 20871
4.57(
46
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
44 local quotes requested
39 years of experience

Affordable Septic Tank Service, LLC consists of five employees dedicated to providing superior service. We accept cash, check and all major credit cards. Septic tanks are typically paid at the time of service.

"Excellent service very affordable. Cleared the clogged sewer line."

Larry C on April 2020

Affordable Septic Tank Service, LLC consists of five employees dedicated to providing superior service. We accept cash, check and all major credit cards. Septic tanks are typically paid at the time of service.

"Excellent service very affordable. Cleared the clogged sewer line."

Larry C on April 2020

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Mike Atkinson, Inc.

P.O. Box 413
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Mike Atkinson, Inc.

P.O. Box 413
New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Mike Atkinson Excavating is a family company who has been doing excavation, demolition and disposal in Salem, VA and surrounding areas for over 35 years. Honestly, we love demolishing things. We also love watching a piece of land that is overrun or underdeveloped turned into the foundation for somebody's dream. We are your local excavating contractor and demolition contractor, both residential and commercial. Whether foundations, parking lots, road clearing, pond building, land clearing we are your complete source. We take pride in our work.

Mike Atkinson Excavating is a family company who has been doing excavation, demolition and disposal in Salem, VA and surrounding areas for over 35 years. Honestly, we love demolishing things. We also love watching a piece of land that is overrun or underdeveloped turned into the foundation for somebody's dream. We are your local excavating contractor and demolition contractor, both residential and commercial. Whether foundations, parking lots, road clearing, pond building, land clearing we are your complete source. We take pride in our work.

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Elite Landscaping and Lawncare LLC

2001 Brooks Mill Road
5.00(
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Elite Landscaping and Lawncare LLC

2001 Brooks Mill Road
5.00(
1
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They were great showed up the day they said and did a great job my yard looks awesome . Will definitely be getting them to do more work for me"

Melissa M on May 2024

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They were great showed up the day they said and did a great job my yard looks awesome . Will definitely be getting them to do more work for me"

Melissa M on May 2024

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Southern VA LandWorx

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Southern VA LandWorx

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6 years of experience

Southern VA LandWORX provides a number of services for your excavation and landscaping needs. If you have a project that you want done sooner rather than later then give us a call. We provide top-notch services backed by our customer satisfaction guarantee.

Southern VA LandWORX provides a number of services for your excavation and landscaping needs. If you have a project that you want done sooner rather than later then give us a call. We provide top-notch services backed by our customer satisfaction guarantee.

Yates trucking

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Yates trucking

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Small family ran Business. Started our business in December 2015. We offer excavating, land clearing, road building, brush hogging and ditching all with our Cheapest rates and with best customer service.

Small family ran Business. Started our business in December 2015. We offer excavating, land clearing, road building, brush hogging and ditching all with our Cheapest rates and with best customer service.

McCord's Excavating

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McCord's Excavating

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25 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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