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Avatar for J&H Excavating, LLC
J&H Excavating, LLC
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Serving Hamlin, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Everything went great! Professional team, great knowledge, easy to work with, explained what happening and why. Work looked great afterwards and driveway functioning better than expected after recent heavy rains."
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+13

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MAC Group, LLC
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Serving Hamlin, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very Professional, showed up on time. They are great at turning your ideas into reality and going through the process step by step. I will definitely be going with them with any excavation projects"
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+6

Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MC Salmons Trucking Excavating & Logging
5.0(
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Serving Hamlin, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent work. The job was done quickly too. They are very neat and efficient. I highly recommend them to do any type of excavation, gravel and drain work."
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+11

Response time4 days
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Adkins Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Hamlin, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We called so many plumbers and one “professional” company showed up and didn’t even bring exploratory tools. We found Adkins and they showed up with an excavator and shovels ready to find the problem in this frigid cold. They gave us a quote and started working at 4pm and stayed until 8pm to find the source of the sewer leak. They gave us a plan to fix it and a full price to which we agreed and they left for the evening to get parts and return the next day to finish the job. Couldn’t ask for a better group of guys. They were fully committed to fixing the problem and they even listened to us when we told them where and what we thought it might be. (If you’re a homeowner you know how that usually goes) They were a pleasure to work with on this repair and we will be calling them back to tackle a few more building projects. I might also add they didn’t try to gouge us and charge us for a complete sewer pipe install, like the big plumbing company tried to do."
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Adkins Plumbing
4.3(
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Serving Hamlin, WV and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Professional, on time for the job. Came to give and estimate for removing our old baseboard heating and piping attached to them, completed the job that evening. They were quick to get to us and worked with us on what we needed done. Would recommend and would hire again"
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+4

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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A+ Plumbing & Excavating
3.5(
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Serving Hamlin, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great! Burning assembly went bad they came and installed a new one. They installed the new very quick and kept everything nice and clean. Also gave me a great price. Would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone."
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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