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Walker Boy Landscaping LLC
4.0(
78
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Stanley, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was good. There were certain things that weren't covered under the plan. I'm not sure if they cut the bushes down in the back around the fence. I had to pay extra for that. They should try get me to know the schedule so I know when they're coming and when they're not coming. Other than that, it takes time to get the workers together. I like Patrick and he's the owner. The thing in the firepit was included with the mulch but he said I had to pay for the materials."
Rock Wall Installations
Stripes
Recommended by72%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 Stanley, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I enjoyed dealing with Donald. He aaked all the right questions and followed through with a beautiful design. My yard is quite small and he made it seem larger and there is a sense of contentment when I walk outside. It makes me smile!"
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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Legacy Earth and Arbor
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Stanley, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can?t say enough good things about Donnie and his work! He recently cleared my land in preparation for a new building, and he did an outstanding job from start to finish. Donnie is extremely skilled, professional, and efficient, you can tell he takes real pride in his work. He communicated clearly throughout the entire process and made sure everything was done exactly the way I wanted. The property looks amazing and was finished right on schedule. I?d highly recommend Donnie to anyone needing land clearing or site prep work, you won?t be disappointed!"
Pond dredge
Pond dredge
Pond dredge
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
AC Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Stanley, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

AC 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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