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Rapidan Farm, LLC
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Stanardsville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Dave Eddins. He has rescued us several times now when our sloping gravel driveway was damaged in extremely heavy rains. He has been personable and prompt, and his rates are quite reasonable. We think he is aces!"
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+11

Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kickin' Grass Lawn & Landscaping
4.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stanardsville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Justin did an awesome job cutting in and mulching all my landscaped areas! He is polite and hard working,understood exactly what I wanted done, and did so in a prompt and experience manner . I would definitely hire him again. Thank you Justin W. Kim C."
Response time7 hrs
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wilkins Excavating LLC. - Inicio Facebook
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stanardsville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Wilkins Excavating 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

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gabriel & Gail Better Business
3.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Stanardsville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After a ridiculous estimate from a prior contractor, whom I fired, I called G&G and another local company.  Both came out for estimates as scheduled.  G&Gs estimate was a hair higher, but I felt more comfortable with them than the other company.
Amanda was easily reachable and everything was easily scheduled around my personal schedule.
The crew arrived early the day of the job and promptly began to work.  They didn't mind at all that I watched, as I wanted to see the damaged plywood they'd be removing.  The main roof was completed in a day.  The sunroof roof and gutters were completed the next day.  Due to weather, the shutters were installed on the third day.  A few bits and pieces of the sunroof work were left behind, but nothing to complain about.
Although the other estimate for the main roof was a tad higher than the other company, the sunroom roof and gutter prices easily made up for it.  They also sent out a guy to pressure wash the house after the work was complete....fabulous!!!
I look forward to working with them again on further projects...and highly recommend them to other Angie's List members.

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Charcoal GAF High Definition Shingle
Vent Ridge Installation
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Sherbeyns Lawn & Landscape - Hlavn strnka Facebook
4.7(
35
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stanardsville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Donald Scherbyn and his employees perform excellent work and work very hard to ensure that the job is completed right the first time. We were very impressed with the service and would recommend this company to all. VTI will most definetly hire this company for its future needs in this field."
New paver and stone entrance
New paver patio and outdoor space
Entrance before we did our thing
Underdeck
Fire Pit and sitting walls

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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.

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. 

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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