Can I partially bury an above ground pool?

• <div><p>Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.</p></div>

Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

• <div><p>No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.</p></div>

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Q: How do you cut through roots when digging?

• <div><p>There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn&rsquo;t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.</p></div>

Q: How do I find a home demolition company?

• <div><p>While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition. </p></div>

Q: Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less&mdash;between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you&rsquo;re not adding new finished square footage, you won&rsquo;t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

Q: Is a ditch a trench?

• <div><p>No, a ditch isn&rsquo;t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that&rsquo;s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that&rsquo;s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don&rsquo;t get filled back in with dirt after they&rsquo;re dug.</p></div>

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I recently hired jeremy for an extensive excavation project and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. He cleared a long stretch of heavily overgrown land with impressive precision and care. Throughout the job, he remained calm, communicative, and consistently offered practical advice that...
Precision Builders & Excavating, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
They planted post , excavated land , cleaned out fence line ! Cleaned up brush pile ! These guys are the real deal !! They show up on time ! They work hard ! Go above and beyond what you expect ! These guys are old school !! They actually do what they tell you they are going to do. And then...
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Reviewed in May 2022
We wanted the main waterline from house to street, and hot water heater replaced. After reading reviews, we chose Wisler Plumbing and Heating to do this work. Wisler reached out daily in advance to let us know who was coming to perform the work. Each employee we met was very professional,...
Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
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Reviewed in September 2019
Travis and his team were TOP NOTCH and I cannot recommend them enough to anyone looking for concrete work or excavating. When we first met with him in the early spring of 2018 we told him we weren't in any rush and that we just needed to have the steps replaced by late October. We were...
Trinity Landscaping & Excavating Inc
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Reviewed in March 2019
Home Advisor recommended &amp;amp;#39;Mason Company&amp;amp;#39; for our garage project in Roanoke, VA. We, the property owners, signed a contract dated 01/29/19, work to commence on or before 02/25/19. The agreement required a $21,735 deposit upon commencement of the project and it was...
Mason Company of Virginia Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2015
My husband and I were very excited to work with David James Homes to build our new home. We went in and picked out the plan that worked best for us. Everyone in the showroom was very nice, Katie and Brian. We were in contact with Brian regarding the pricing for our home and he was very quick...
David James Homes
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Reviewed in January 2014
Three workers arrived at 8am on the day of the job. They worked CONTINUOUSLY until after 7pm. I took before and after pictures, which I may share (on request), but cannot presently post here as they are stored on another computer. They towed in a steel tracked Excavator ("bucket and claw")...
DAB ENTERPRISES, INC.
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Reviewed in November 2013
Gave a through estimate and a creative and detailed drawing for the project. Much more complete than the other estimates we reviewed. Made modifications as requested by us. The plan included excavating a line in the concrete floor for the new bath. A very good crew overall. The project came out...
Dollman Construction, Inc
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Reviewed in November 2013
They went all out to get it taken care of in one day. The job required excavating the tank top as it was buried fairly deep. They also had to excavate the line to the distribution box to fix the problem, They checked the drain field and found it to be working fine. Really nice crew and very...
Affordable Septic Tank Service LLC
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Reviewed in May 2013
Working with George Baron was a good experience. He works well with Roanoke County, he made sure that all permits were properly applied for and completed. A detailed estimate was provided and billing was accurate according to the estimate. George's main excavator, Kenny, is very skilled...
Baron Enterprises of Virginia
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Mike Atkinson Excavating is a family company who has been doing excavation, demolition and disposal in Salem, VA and surrounding areas for over 35 years. Honestly, we love demolishing things. We also love watching a piece of land that is overrun or underdeveloped turned into the foundation for somebody's dream. We are your local excavating contractor and demolition contractor, both residential and commercial. Whether foundations, parking lots, road clearing, pond building, land clearing we are your complete source. We take pride in our work.

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