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A & S excavation
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Toms Brook, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! With Ashby’s help the base was ready for pavers in half the time it would’ve normally taken us. I’ve already scheduled more work with A&S excavation"
This is where we re graded the bank and put straw matting down for erosion control
Grading Residential Property
Grading Residential Property
Grading Residential Property
Grading Residential Property

+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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 Toms Brook, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

All Your Lawn Care Needs, Low Pricing, and Flexible Payment.

Rock Wall Installations
Stripes
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Gabriel & Gail Better Business
3.6(
33
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Toms Brook, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are your most affordable "one stop shop" contracting company that provides all of your home maintenance/construction needs. We work with businesses and homeowners providing quality workmanship at reasonable prices. Additional DBA - Gabriel & Gail Better Business LLC & Gabriel and Gail.

Charcoal GAF High Definition Shingle
Vent Ridge Installation
Recommended by75%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 Toms Brook, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Legacy Earth and Arbor is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! \n\n

Pond dredge
Pond dredge
Pond dredge
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Bud Hypes Plumbing & Sewer Service
3.9(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Toms Brook, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Bud Hypes Plumbing & Sewer Service offers residential and commercial plumbing through WV and Virginia. Our services include plumbing, gas line, back-flow prevention, well pumps, and special services. We have over 40 years experience. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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B H M, Inc.
3.6(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Toms Brook, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Thank you for your interest in B H M, Inc. We offer several divisions within our company to meet all of your home remodeling and building needs. We offer free home inspections with free estimates on all jobs. B H M, Inc. is a second-generation company in our Virginia service area. We complete projects of all sizes, large and small.\n\nOur satisfaction policy is to make you 100% happy with our work. So for all of your remodeling, renovation, construction, and other home-improvement needs, B H M, Inc. should be your first and only choice.\n\nWe take great pride in dealing personally with all of our customers and believe that quality workmanship, coupled with exceptional customer service, creates repeat customers. When you contact us, please ask about our free estimates.

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

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.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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