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TWF Construction
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Unionville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Troy and his team were excellent! We hired them to complete a ~900 sq ft basement finish and we could not be more happy with the results. They were very reasonable in their pricing and completed the job in a very timely manner. We had no surprises in cost along the way and the end result was even better than we pictured. Definitely would recommend them for any projects small or large you need done well."
Deck Installation
Deck Installation
Deck Installation
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+4

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RND Construction
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Unionville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick did a phenomenal job! He responded to my call & came to our house for a in person walk thru of the job. While on our property He noticed safety concerns with our septic drain field we were unaware of. His bid on the job was emailed in a timely manner & when the weather allowed He & his crew came out & knocked out the job, as well as, bringing our septic system to safety standards. I highly recommend him for your Excavation jobs. Truly Professional & Knowledgeable."
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+53

Response time9 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
AM Construction LLC
3.6(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Unionville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired this land clearing company to clean and prepare our property, and they exceeded expectations from start to finish. Very professional, on time, and clearly knowledgeable. The work was done efficiently, safely, and exactly as promised. The site was left clean and ready for the next phase of construction. I highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable land clearing services."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
Blue Ridge Landscaping of Virginia, Inc.
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Unionville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Steve Kelly was very easy to communicate with. The job is beautifully done quite to my satisfaction. The workers were skilled, polite and respectful. I liked it so much I gave them a second project and thinking about a third job. I would readily recommend them to my friends."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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