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Avatar for Adkins Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
Adkins Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
4.5(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had a water leak in my front yard from a broken pipe. ADKINS plumbing was the only company that could come out the day we discovered the leak. Jarrod and his helper worked until 10:00 at night putting in a new water line so we could have water service restored the same day. They came back the next day and filled in the hole they dug the previous day and did their best to put the sod back in its place. Jarrod and his helper were both courteous and considerate of my property and concerns when they did the work. Their price was reasonable."
My jobs
My jobs
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My jobs

+47

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Avatar for Spradling Excavating, LLC
Spradling Excavating, LLC
4.5(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"We had a lot that was in bad shape with mobile home delivery service. I did not have a yard it was one trench after another all around the home. I hired Jeff and his crew to fix our lot. He leveled the lot and re sloped the steep bank so we could mow it our self and not have to hire somebody to mow it for us. They also built a ramp for the front door and for the out building. They did more for us then we though was in our budget. Jeff is a true professional, courteous, and easy to work with. When he was done my wife took one look at the yard and just broke out in tears because now she had a lot that she could have her flower garden. I forget to mention he sowed grass seed and covered it with straw. Did he go beyond our expectation? YES! Will we hire him again? There is no question we would. I can not say enough good about Jeff and David."
House demolition site
House demolition
Roads, and driveways
Roads and diveways
Roads, and driveway

+24

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Adkins Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
Adkins Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
4.5(
90
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Service. Jared and his crew were very professional, walked through the entire install prior to work. The excavation was performed with care to our property, they reseeded the grass afterwards. They permanently marked were each fitting along the run is located, so we know where to check if the line leaks years into the future. Professional, Friendly, high Quality. This will be the go to plumbers for all future jobs!"
Retaining wall and reclaim on property.
Retaining wall & Road Addition
Plumbing Project
Plumbing project -2
Patio addition

+57

Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Adkins Plumbing
4.3(
48
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent Service. Jared and his crew were very professional, walked through the entire install prior to work. The excavation was performed with care to our property, they reseeded the grass afterwards. They permanently marked were each fitting along the run is located, so we know where to check if the line leaks years into the future. Professional, Friendly, high Quality. This will be the go to plumbers for all future jobs!"
Plumbing Project
Excavating Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project

+4

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Sun Comfort, Inc.
4.3(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Sun Comfort recently built me a carport/roof over my driveway (one side attached to the house, the other end with support posts. I opted to use metal trusses, like are more commonly used on â pole barnsâ and commercial buildings, rather than conventional wooden trusses. SC handled the rather unconventional construction method just fine. While I thought the cost of construction was rather high, the quality of their work was equally high. Overall I was very satisfied and would highly recommend this company for any remodeling job. â - David Ansell (retired lawyer)"
 Member of the Better Business Bureau
 Roofing - Shingles
  Custom Cabinetry
  Custom Cabinetry
 Custom Cabinetry

+7

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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