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MC Salmons Trucking Excavating & Logging

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MC Salmons Trucking Excavating & Logging

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

With over 25 years experience in excavation, tree work, under ground utilities and all types of drainage issues. Our goal is to give the customer complete satisfaction. Our company is a family oriented business that offers free estimates with guaranteed competitive pricing and a quality of work like no other. Give us a call or simply shoot a text and we’ll be glad to take a look at your project.

"Very good job"

Marybeth S on June 2025

With over 25 years experience in excavation, tree work, under ground utilities and all types of drainage issues. Our goal is to give the customer complete satisfaction. Our company is a family oriented business that offers free estimates with guaranteed competitive pricing and a quality of work like no other. Give us a call or simply shoot a text and we’ll be glad to take a look at your project.

"Very good job"

Marybeth S on June 2025


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A+ Plumbing & Excavating

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A+ Plumbing & Excavating

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Customers say: Super punctual
1 years of experience

I am a newly operated/owned business that has experience since the early 2000's in the plumbing/excavating industry. I take pride in my work and ensure all my employees are licensed /mastered at their trade and will give you a 100% professional, exceptionally well -done job. My goal is to satisfy my customers 100% and will go the extra mile to ensure you are satisfied. My team of licensed, Mastered plumbers will provide quality service to ensure all your needs are met and fully fuctionable, and that you are completely satisfied.

"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."

Chelsey P on November 2024

I am a newly operated/owned business that has experience since the early 2000's in the plumbing/excavating industry. I take pride in my work and ensure all my employees are licensed /mastered at their trade and will give you a 100% professional, exceptionally well -done job. My goal is to satisfy my customers 100% and will go the extra mile to ensure you are satisfied. My team of licensed, Mastered plumbers will provide quality service to ensure all your needs are met and fully fuctionable, and that you are completely satisfied.

"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."

Chelsey P on November 2024


United NS

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United NS

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Welcome to United NS! The business is new but we are not new to the business with over 50 years combined operational and managerial experience. We are thrilled to invite you into our world where your vision is transformed into reality. Specializing in pool installation, deck creation, patio and landscape design, and comprehensive landscape and pool maintenance. Whether you dream of poolside afternoons, lively deck gatherings, or just need someone to mow your yard, our skilled teams are here for you.

Welcome to United NS! The business is new but we are not new to the business with over 50 years combined operational and managerial experience. We are thrilled to invite you into our world where your vision is transformed into reality. Specializing in pool installation, deck creation, patio and landscape design, and comprehensive landscape and pool maintenance. Whether you dream of poolside afternoons, lively deck gatherings, or just need someone to mow your yard, our skilled teams are here for you.


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Merritts Excavation and Utilities

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Merritts Excavation and Utilities

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

Thank you for your interest in Merritt's Excavation and our services. I got my start when I was knee high learning the business from my father. I will work with you 1-1 and have over 14 years of experience on over 250 projects to offer to your patronage and design. Our focus is excavating with grading, stone gravel, exterior drain & pipe replacement, driveway work, house footings, and grading work. I specialize in waterproofing basements and will take those projects on a case by case basis. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and I am born and raised here in West Virginia with lots of contacts for your to consult with if needed. I look forward to planning work on your home and do free estimates on any jobs on any projects with agreement or deposit!

"We had a leak in our half basement when it would rain and we have been dealing with it for years. We looked all over trying to find someone to help for a reasonable price, but all I got was people gouging the prices and giving me ridiculous quotes. Bradley reached out to me mere moments after I signed up for Angi to find a specialist and he came down to take a look at my situation that very same day. He lives more than an hour away but he came anyway. He gave me the lowest quote and scheduled me up for less than a week to get started and took him only two days to finish. The work is immaculate. I will definitely be using his services in the future and anyone else would be a fool not to do the same. Thank you so much for your help."

Brett J on December 2022

Thank you for your interest in Merritt's Excavation and our services. I got my start when I was knee high learning the business from my father. I will work with you 1-1 and have over 14 years of experience on over 250 projects to offer to your patronage and design. Our focus is excavating with grading, stone gravel, exterior drain & pipe replacement, driveway work, house footings, and grading work. I specialize in waterproofing basements and will take those projects on a case by case basis. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and I am born and raised here in West Virginia with lots of contacts for your to consult with if needed. I look forward to planning work on your home and do free estimates on any jobs on any projects with agreement or deposit!

"We had a leak in our half basement when it would rain and we have been dealing with it for years. We looked all over trying to find someone to help for a reasonable price, but all I got was people gouging the prices and giving me ridiculous quotes. Bradley reached out to me mere moments after I signed up for Angi to find a specialist and he came down to take a look at my situation that very same day. He lives more than an hour away but he came anyway. He gave me the lowest quote and scheduled me up for less than a week to get started and took him only two days to finish. The work is immaculate. I will definitely be using his services in the future and anyone else would be a fool not to do the same. Thank you so much for your help."

Brett J on December 2022


Yates trucking

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Yates trucking

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Small family ran Business. Started our business in December 2015. We offer excavating, land clearing, road building, brush hogging and ditching all with our Cheapest rates and with best customer service.

Small family ran Business. Started our business in December 2015. We offer excavating, land clearing, road building, brush hogging and ditching all with our Cheapest rates and with best customer service.


"It was very good. They were very professional. They answered our problem and tell me what was wrong. They did pretty well and knew what they were doing. The price was very reasonable. The work was good. They were very knowledgeable on what they did."

Rick W on January 2021

We strive to be the best in the business call today for ur free quotes on anything you need done. Roofing siding new construction remodeling decks buildings concrete drywall painting flooring

"It was very good. They were very professional. They answered our problem and tell me what was wrong. They did pretty well and knew what they were doing. The price was very reasonable. The work was good. They were very knowledgeable on what they did."

Rick W on January 2021


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Richardson Contracting WV LLC.

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Richardson Contracting WV LLC.

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9 years of experience

Richardson Contracting Wv are company that specializing in residential and commercial construction. Our customers are #1 priority through communication, efficiency, and transparency. Our employees are available to help with any of your construction needs from the footer to the roof. Contact us today for a free consultation about your next project.

Richardson Contracting Wv are company that specializing in residential and commercial construction. Our customers are #1 priority through communication, efficiency, and transparency. Our employees are available to help with any of your construction needs from the footer to the roof. Contact us today for a free consultation about your next project.


We offer free estimates with quick turnaround time. We also work hand to hand with other teams to offer additional services to meet your needs.


We are a full-service general building contractor available for all aspects of construction, specializing in roofing, siding, and garage organization.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

The cost to drill a well ranges, but for a well that’s roughly 150 feet deep, you could spend approximately $5,500. However, prices can fluctuate substantially due to factors like geological conditions, local regulations, and variations in drilling methods. For a more precise quote tailored to your location, research local well-drilling professionals in your area.

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