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C & A Construction

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C & A Construction

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19 years of experience

18 Years in the Industry-Quality work guaranteed, "Work as if it was my own home, but Better!"

"Brock was absolutely wonderful! These men removed a large tree encroaching our property with ease. He came to my house one day, gave a free estimate, and was able to remove the tree the very next day!! The service was top notch, fast, and very friendly!! I highly recommend! "

Jaime C on December 2025

18 Years in the Industry-Quality work guaranteed, "Work as if it was my own home, but Better!"

"Brock was absolutely wonderful! These men removed a large tree encroaching our property with ease. He came to my house one day, gave a free estimate, and was able to remove the tree the very next day!! The service was top notch, fast, and very friendly!! I highly recommend! "

Jaime C on December 2025

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L A J COMPANY

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L A J COMPANY

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5 years of experience
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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

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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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Advantage Basement & Foundation Repair LLC

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Advantage Basement & Foundation Repair LLC

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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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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.

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EARP CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING COMPANY , INC.

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EARP CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING COMPANY , INC.

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58 years of experience

We are a Local Based General Contractor Seving The Tri - State Area for Over 40 Years!!

We are a Local Based General Contractor Seving The Tri - State Area for Over 40 Years!!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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. 

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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