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Rick's Renovations, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Sandston, VA and surrounding areas

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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
4 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

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Bosshogg did a great job demolishing my 12x20 shed that had been hit by a tree. They finished the job and cleaned up the site quickly! Would highly recommend! Thanks"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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The Green Elites Landscaping, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Sandston, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Green Elites installed stone around my inground pool. The work was impeccable. They were thorough, timely and did the job as they promised they would. They showed up each day and cleaned up each day. They also installed a flower bed border. The quality of work and price could not be beat! Med was very attentive and responsive. They are my contractor for life! I highly recommend them."
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+26

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Montpelier Grading Services, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Sandston, VA and surrounding areas

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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(
5
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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

45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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VP BECKNER HOTSHOT & HAULING LLC
4.1(
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Serving Sandston, VA and surrounding areas

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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

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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