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Ridgeway Excavation, LLC

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Ridgeway Excavation, LLC

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Ridgeway Excavation, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Ridgeway Excavation, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.

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Keystone Basement Systems & Structural Repair Inc

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Keystone Basement Systems & Structural Repair Inc

4.40(
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Customers say: Super punctual
23 years of experience

ARE YOU READY FOR A BETTER CONTRACTOR? Keystone Basement Systems is the leader in basement transformations, providing personalized, guaranteed solutions for water intrusion, foundation repairs and the creation of functional, beautiful living spaces. WE WILL NEVER PRESSURE YOU! If you are looking for a solution designed by the industry experts, we can help. GUARANTEE “We Warranty Our Systems, We Guarantee Your Satisfaction!”

"Select another company or hire someone to redo your driveway instead. It'll take 1/4 of the time to schedule, reschedule, and complete the project, and you won't have to deal with all the messes and damage they leave in their wake. While Keystone's sales team does a great job selling their leveling service, delivery and scheduling are abysmal. It takes months to schedule, followed by weeks of equipment failures and rescheduling. You'll also be cleaning up stains and messes left behind, reminding them of what has and hasn?t been done yet, as well as essential contracted items and processes that were skipped throughout. You can call and discuss the issues with the crew and management, but only if you can actually wade through all their random phone numbers and find someone willing to answer or return your calls. For tens of thousands of dollars, you expect a simple level of service, coordination, and professionalism that doesn't follow through from sales to crew. "

Katy L on September 2025

ARE YOU READY FOR A BETTER CONTRACTOR? Keystone Basement Systems is the leader in basement transformations, providing personalized, guaranteed solutions for water intrusion, foundation repairs and the creation of functional, beautiful living spaces. WE WILL NEVER PRESSURE YOU! If you are looking for a solution designed by the industry experts, we can help. GUARANTEE “We Warranty Our Systems, We Guarantee Your Satisfaction!”

"Select another company or hire someone to redo your driveway instead. It'll take 1/4 of the time to schedule, reschedule, and complete the project, and you won't have to deal with all the messes and damage they leave in their wake. While Keystone's sales team does a great job selling their leveling service, delivery and scheduling are abysmal. It takes months to schedule, followed by weeks of equipment failures and rescheduling. You'll also be cleaning up stains and messes left behind, reminding them of what has and hasn?t been done yet, as well as essential contracted items and processes that were skipped throughout. You can call and discuss the issues with the crew and management, but only if you can actually wade through all their random phone numbers and find someone willing to answer or return your calls. For tens of thousands of dollars, you expect a simple level of service, coordination, and professionalism that doesn't follow through from sales to crew. "

Katy L on September 2025

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Advantage Basement & Foundation Repair LLC

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Advantage Basement & Foundation Repair LLC

4.43(
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Customers say: Quality work
Free onsite estimate

We are a small family owned business with a large amount of experience and expertise. We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction and offer free inspections and honest estimates.

We are a small family owned business with a large amount of experience and expertise. We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction and offer free inspections and honest estimates.

Deadwood Excavating & Logging

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Deadwood Excavating & Logging

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have 1-5 employees. Most of the time we don't sub-contract, and in most cases we submit a bill at the end of the job. At this time we don't offer financing. Also serving West Virginia (Other) market: ask for details.

We have 1-5 employees. Most of the time we don't sub-contract, and in most cases we submit a bill at the end of the job. At this time we don't offer financing. Also serving West Virginia (Other) market: ask for details.

ECX LLC

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ECX LLC

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3 years of experience

ECX is dedicated to providing exceptional service to all of our customers. We understand that excavation projects can be stressful and overwhelming, which is why we strive to make the process as smooth as possible. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. At ECX, we believe that customer satisfaction is the key to success. We go the extra mile to ensure that our customers are happy with our work and that their needs are met. We take the time to listen to our customers' needs and concerns, and we work closely with them to develop a plan that meets their specific requirements. Our team is equipped with the latest tools and equipment to ensure that we can handle any excavation project, big or small. We are committed to safety and take all the necessary precautions to ensure that our work is done safely and efficiently.

ECX is dedicated to providing exceptional service to all of our customers. We understand that excavation projects can be stressful and overwhelming, which is why we strive to make the process as smooth as possible. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. At ECX, we believe that customer satisfaction is the key to success. We go the extra mile to ensure that our customers are happy with our work and that their needs are met. We take the time to listen to our customers' needs and concerns, and we work closely with them to develop a plan that meets their specific requirements. Our team is equipped with the latest tools and equipment to ensure that we can handle any excavation project, big or small. We are committed to safety and take all the necessary precautions to ensure that our work is done safely and efficiently.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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. 

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. 

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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