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Avatar for GATEWOOD STORM SOLUTIONS LLC
GATEWOOD STORM SOLUTIONS LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Shady Spring, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would recommend this business highly. The owner and his crew get the work done and know exactly what they are doing. It was our pleasure to have them and look forward to their next job for us."
Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Adkins Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
4.5(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Shady Spring, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He worked way after dark and returned the next day determined to find and fix my leak."
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Helton Grading, Inc.
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Shady Spring, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

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HELTON GRADING INC 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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Adkins Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Shady Spring, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jarrod and his team at Adkins Plumbing did a fantastic job putting in drains on our property. Very knowledgeable in many areas of construction and plumbing. Highly recommend."
Retaining wall and reclaim on property.
Retaining wall & Road Addition
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Patio addition

+57

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Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Wandless Excavating and Lawn Care
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shady Spring, WV and surrounding areas

"Made the yard look great! Did a lot of clean up in the front beds and the leaves throughout the yard. Will definitely hire again!"
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Adkins Plumbing
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shady Spring, WV and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH STARS IN HEAVEN TO SAY HOW WONDERFUL MR. ADKINS AND HIS CREW WERE TO US!!!!! OnJuly 1st. There was a very bad storm in Mason Co,. And we were without electricity for 7 hours. During that time the loss of power ruined our bladder tank in our well house. My husband and I have been using a well that his family dug probably in the 40's when they built the house. We have been without water since July 1st. So we decided to put in city water. We paid for the tap and the city of Point Pleasant water office said for us to find a contractor to install the line. They said " just go to a hardware store and they will probably know of someone who can do it." We went to 2. No luck. A lot of contractors are swamped with work and we were told it would be weeks before they could get time to do it. So after much prayer God sent Mr. Adkins and his crew!!!!! There are not enough words to describe the great level of professionalism and the quality of work is nothing short of perfect!!!! After describing our problem, Mr. Adkins moved his schedule around and placed us on an emergency status and came here at 9 am and by 4pm I now have running water in my home!!! IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!!! DO NOT HIRE ANYONE ELSE!!!!!!!"
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+4

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Carr Excavating Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shady Spring, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He put in a french drain in my backyard. Half way through, he realized it wouldn't work with just 2 drains - so he put in a 3rd one without charging me for it. He will be coming out to do more work for me soon."
Response time5 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&D Land Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shady Spring, WV and surrounding areas

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"An excellent job was done I am impressed with this business very reliable"
Tree and stump removal of large white pine.
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A+ Plumbing & Excavating
3.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shady Spring, 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

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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