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Rick's Renovations, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Serving Sandston, 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!"
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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BossHogg Industries
4.9(
58
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Serving Sandston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They got the job done! They were very efficient. They kept the area neat, removed all waste from the property and got the job done in a timely manner."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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DJ Ware Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sandston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did a great job In a timely manner very professional. If I had to have anything like that done again, I would give it to him And refer him to my friend."
Driveway install
Lot clearing
Curb and creek job
Retention pond
Driveway install

+22

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ROC Construction LLC
4.5(
63
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Serving Sandston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Justin Morris of ROC Construction was very knowledgable, nice and considerate. He did an excellent job not just installing the driveway but also keeping us informed about when he'd be coming by. Both my husband and I are very satisfied with the work done."
Response time10 hrs
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Montpelier Grading Services, LLC
4.3(
38
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Serving Sandston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have used John and his team for two projects at our home. Road grading and gutter drains. They are affordable and do great work! We will be using them for future projects on our property. Charles and Lisa B."
Building Pad
Excavation
Landscaping
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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O Johnson Enterprises llc
5.0(
4
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Serving Sandston, 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

43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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VP BECKNER HOTSHOT & HAULING LLC
4.1(
7
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Serving Sandston, 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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A W MASONRY & RESTORATION
4.7(
139
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Serving Sandston, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot rave enough about AW Masonry! The owner, Alan, is the best! His work is top notch! Alan and his workers are extremely professional, efficient, and friendly. I highly recommend AW Masonry & Restoration!"
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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