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Rick's Renovations, Inc.
5.0(
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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

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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%
6 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

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason and team removed existing and broken aggregate concrete driveway and laid down asphalt. They came on time and finished when they said they would. They had serious construction equipment that didn't never touched my house or a sprinkler head right next to the driveway. Excellent job."
Response time10 hrs
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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JM Concrete LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Sandston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We recently hired JM Concrete LLC to work on our patio, and we were thoroughly impressed with their professionalism and efficiency. From the very beginning, they were prompt in responding to our inquiry, setting a positive tone for the entire project. They took extra care to protect our lawn during the construction by using boards, which demonstrated their attention to detail and respect for our property. The work was completed on time, and we found their pricing to be fair and transparent. We highly recommend JM Concrete LLC for anyone looking for quality and reliable service at a reasonable price.â"
Response time8 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Montpelier Grading Services, LLC
4.3(
38
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Serving Sandston, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John and his team are amazing! Gave us a great price, was very communicative, very nice guy with amazing service. They gutted our unground pool and graded our yard in 3days! He even did extra work for us we didn't even ask for!!! Would recommend to anyone!"
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

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Oscar, did and exceptional job with the work we contracted him. Our work included demolitioning an existing structure, moving a storage unit, and clearing trees and shrubery. Execellant work! Reasonable and comptetive rates. If you are in newd of any outside work we highly recommend. Lavern G."
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
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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