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S&M Brothers, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ridgeley, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

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

Driveway Improvement
Driveway Improvement
Overgrown to Pasture
Overgrown to Pasture
Main Road Access

+2

34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kidwell Construction Company
3.7(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgeley, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

At Kidwell Construction Company, we have 20 + years of excavation experience. We specialize in professional, expert and friendly excavation services for your beautiful home. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for a free estimate!

Septic system
Septic systems
Septic system
Septic system
Backfilled and graded

+30

Response time10 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Highland Excavating and Grading, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgeley, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Helpful, courteous, prompt, thorough and will use them again."
Road to Camp
Road to Camp
Road to Camp
Road to Camp
Road to Camp

+20

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wilson Family Holdings
4.5(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ridgeley, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"2 guys moved all my stuff and they were great! The price was very reasonable too! Would definitely hire Wilson Family Holdings again!"
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+1

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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RADARS EXCAVATING, LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgeley, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Recently purchased a new home, previous owners left a dangerous drop off and this company not only fixed the problem within a timely manner they also were polite, personable and reliable. I highly recommend this company for any excavating work. Radar Excavating is the only company I use for any further work."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&S Excavating
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ridgeley, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service provided to meet your needs. It is our mission to exhibit excellent workmanship and supreme dedication from start to finish of a project. We understand the needs and expectations of our customers, and take great care to work and communicate with them in a courteous and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Maust Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ridgeley, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

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Hardy Excavating, LL
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgeley, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hardy Excavating, LL is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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