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Avatar for O Johnson Enterprises llc
O Johnson Enterprises llc
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Oscar, did and exceptional job with the work we contracted him. Our work included demolitioning an existing structure, moving a storage unit, and clearing trees and shrubery. Execellant work! Reasonable and comptetive rates. If you are in newd of any outside work we highly recommend. Lavern G."
Demolition
Demolition
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+2

37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Marlowe's We Care Company, Inc.
3.9(
44
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These good folks arrived to do a rather small job (which another company said was too small for them), and when the owner came out to provide an estimate, he recommended other work that his organization could do when we were ready to bring them back! I was so impressed by their approach - both the estimate for the initial work as well as their suggestions for future work - that my wife and I decided to incorporate their recommendations immediately. The bottom line is the work was completed before the time they said they would need, they totally exceeded our expectations, and we would strongly recommend this organization to neighbors and friends! They deserve five stars across the board! Totally Satisfied in Williamsburg, VA"
Landscaping with Sod, Rock and Mulch Beds
Perennial flower garden with winter annuals
Rock and Mulch Beds with Shrubs
colorful raised bed
Thick, vibrant grass with defined Mulch Beds

+40

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Shook Construction, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Shook Construction, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!\n

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Belletto Construction Inc
4.2(
211
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was an incredibly difficult and extensive property renovation. The crews which completed the work are some of the best craftsmen and women that I have ever met. The crews are concerned with getting the job done; and if it was not done correctly, they would fix it....no questions asked. Pleasure to deal with this professional crew."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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O Johnson Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oscar cleared brush and high grass on about an acre along the back of my property. The property is irregular shaped, uneven terrain with multiple trees. He brought in the appropriate equipment, showed up when promised and did a great job. His prices are fair and I would definitely use him again."
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+1

Response time30 mins
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Russell's & American Mechanical
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I created a work request through Angie's list and they were one of the first to respond and were at my home within hours to provide a quote. the quote was high but they were ready to perform the job. the plumbers did a great job performing the agreed upon request. in the future when I have more time to estimate jobs I may not call them knowing they quote on the high side."
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+3

Recommended by85%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 Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service.  As advertised.  Very Professional.
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Rock Wall Installations
Stripes
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Stewart Boys
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great again, hired them back two weeks after they came do yardwork and land clearing they put up my fence, row my entire property, a chain-link and salt a chain-link gate at the front of the property so people couldn’t use my driveway as a U-turn put an electric gate opener on there and they came out perfect I will be using them in the future and from now on they are my go to company"
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Gillen Company
3.8(
26
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Serving Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It turned out very nice."
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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S. Ferguson, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sylvester is easy to work with -- we work a lot with their crew and will continue to in the future. It's a pleasure to work with them."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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.

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