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.
Thank you for choosing H.C. Shively Jr. Excavating, we pride ourselves on having served the Virginia area for over 30 years giving our customers the best service and pricing around. Call today!!
Earthwork including excavating and grading for commercial or residential construction. \n\nS. Ferguson, Inc. is an owner-operated family company that has been in business since 1990. We pride ourselves on safe, quality and timely work.
Our Work & Daily Operations are Performed by FAMILY Members,,3 Generations of SKILLED Tradesmen/Craftsmen so OUR CLIENTS Always KNOW who is in Their HOMES and On their Job Site .\n \nThe Recollection of QUALITY , \nremains Long After the Price is Forgotten !.....\n\n\nWe are Virginia Distributors of DCI Gutter Guards\n\nWe also provide Painting , Wall Washing ,Pressure Cleaning\n\nBack Hoe Loader Services and many other Skills and Talents to numerous to mention, Just ASK !\n
Longenecker & Son, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride and integrity. We are locally owned and operated and pay attention to the details that matter most to you. These are only some of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today!
Burrells Forestry & Excavation is a self owned and operated business. We provide construction services such as Forestry Mulching, Land Clearing, Excavation work, Grading, Underground Utility repairs and installs, Demolition, etc. We stand behind our work and strive to provide work that our customers will be satisfied with.
John Dooley Excavating is your local excavation contractor. We also specialize in septic tank systems cleaning, inspection, and installation. We provide all kinds of excavation projects including land cleaning, grading and much more. Each project is unique and custom tailored to your specific needs.
J B Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\n$50 trip charge
Services offered (but not limited to):\n\n General excavation\n New driveway installation and driveway repair\n Septic installation and repair\n Building site prep and concrete slab installation\n Stone and dirt delivery\n Yard grading and drainage work\n Land clearing and stump removal\n Field mowing, brush hogging and york raking\n Structure demolition and removal\n Junk clean out and removal\n Post hole and pond digging\n Stone wall building\n Tree work and light logging\n Spring cleanup\n Welding and fabrication
Watch for pooling water within 10 feet of your foundation after heavy rain, as Rocky Mount receives substantial annual rainfall. Look for visible ground movement, foundation cracking, or displaced retaining walls caused by expanding red clay soils. If you notice slow drains or yard odors, schedule an assessment for septic system excavating immediately. Always address post-storm erosion before slope failure worsens.
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Hitting hard rock ledges close to the surface requires upgraded equipment or blasting, adding sudden expenses. You will also encounter fees for hauling away unsuitable red clay and importing proper structural fill. In VA, incomplete utility records lead to unmarked line conflicts. Finally, discovering an existing drain field in your work zone forces costly relocations to meet state setback requirements.
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Your foundation perimeter is the most common area requiring excavating work, as local red clay soils expand and contract, necessitating drainage tile or waterproofing repairs. Septic drain fields also require periodic replacement due to clay reducing percolation over time. Additionally, the hilly topography in Rocky Mount demands re-grading for drainage swales and retaining wall repairs to manage heavy stormwater runoff.
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Inspect your foundation perimeter for new cracks or heaved sidewalks after the last hard freeze in early spring. During summer, check your property for erosion channels following severe storms. In the fall, clear all drainage swales of heavy leaf debris before winter arrives. Document any frost heave during the colder months to plan your spring excavating projects in VA effectively.
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Proper soil management dictates the longevity of your project. Contractors must import non-expansive structural fill rather than reusing native red clay. High-quality drainage design engineered for heavy local rainfall prevents premature failure. Additionally, performing excavating work during moderate moisture periods—specifically late spring or fall—achieves superior soil compaction. Always ensure strict compliance with Rocky Mount erosion control standards to protect your property.
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The Rocky Mount, VA homeowners’ guide to excavation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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