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"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023


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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
26 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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Montani Mechanical Group LLC

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Montani Mechanical Group LLC

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
369 local quotes requested

Montani Mechanical Group, LLC, is committed to providing the highest quality work at the most cost effective price. We are locally owned and operated, and our fully licensed and insured service technicians, plumbers, and installers are some of the very best in West Virginia. We make customer satisfaction our highest priority. With a combined 40 years of experience in heating, cooling, plumbing, electric, and refrigeration, our company strives to provide both our residential and commercial customers the best experience in what can be very stressful times. Montani Mechanical Group is also a proud Ruud Pro Partner. When homeowners need an independent heating and cooling contractor they can trust, they turn to the pros— Ruud® Pro Partners. No other contractor supplies, installs and services more Ruud residential solutions. Pro Partners are held to the highest standards of customer service, professional training and industry expertise. We offer 24/7 emergency service, and are only ever a phone call away. Free estimates for select projects, ask for details.

"Everything just great. Timely and experienced."

Charles S on August 2025

Montani Mechanical Group, LLC, is committed to providing the highest quality work at the most cost effective price. We are locally owned and operated, and our fully licensed and insured service technicians, plumbers, and installers are some of the very best in West Virginia. We make customer satisfaction our highest priority. With a combined 40 years of experience in heating, cooling, plumbing, electric, and refrigeration, our company strives to provide both our residential and commercial customers the best experience in what can be very stressful times. Montani Mechanical Group is also a proud Ruud Pro Partner. When homeowners need an independent heating and cooling contractor they can trust, they turn to the pros— Ruud® Pro Partners. No other contractor supplies, installs and services more Ruud residential solutions. Pro Partners are held to the highest standards of customer service, professional training and industry expertise. We offer 24/7 emergency service, and are only ever a phone call away. Free estimates for select projects, ask for details.

"Everything just great. Timely and experienced."

Charles S on August 2025


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River of Grace LLC

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River of Grace LLC

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1 years of experience

Trying to get my business started. I believe in good, hard, and honest work and will provide my very best work to you with the knowledge I have. I specialize in driveway grading, building new roads, ditch work, pipe installation, demolition's, land clearing.

Trying to get my business started. I believe in good, hard, and honest work and will provide my very best work to you with the knowledge I have. I specialize in driveway grading, building new roads, ditch work, pipe installation, demolition's, land clearing.


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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



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Big D Excavating

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Big D Excavating

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20 years of experience

Excavation, land clearing, demo, and drainage. No job is too small or too simple. Message today for a free estimate for any and all of the projects you’ve been needing done.

Excavation, land clearing, demo, and drainage. No job is too small or too simple. Message today for a free estimate for any and all of the projects you’ve been needing done.


JCI

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JCI

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JCI specializes in excavation, ditch digging, drain pipe installations, grading, land clearing, house sites, digging foundations and concrete pad preparations. Contact me today at 606-939-2253

JCI specializes in excavation, ditch digging, drain pipe installations, grading, land clearing, house sites, digging foundations and concrete pad preparations. Contact me today at 606-939-2253



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Mileys Tree Experts LLC

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Mileys Tree Experts LLC

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

Mileys Tree Experts is a locally owned tree service that offers removals, trimming, pruning, cabling & bracing, emergency removal and cleanup, along with any of your tree and landscaping needs. With over 28 years of experience, we take pride in our customer relationships and safety above all. Mileys Tree offers Senior & veteran discounts, and free estimates to all customers.

"I needed a stump cut from my yard and Jerry from Miley's tree service was able to get me in within the Week! They had the complete service done within 20 minutes of arriving at my property. Not only did he remove the stump, but he also straightened my yard and cleaned up my left over tree branches before he left! I would recommend him to anyone, and would use him again for any service."

Terri C on April 2024

Mileys Tree Experts is a locally owned tree service that offers removals, trimming, pruning, cabling & bracing, emergency removal and cleanup, along with any of your tree and landscaping needs. With over 28 years of experience, we take pride in our customer relationships and safety above all. Mileys Tree offers Senior & veteran discounts, and free estimates to all customers.

"I needed a stump cut from my yard and Jerry from Miley's tree service was able to get me in within the Week! They had the complete service done within 20 minutes of arriving at my property. Not only did he remove the stump, but he also straightened my yard and cleaned up my left over tree branches before he left! I would recommend him to anyone, and would use him again for any service."

Terri C on April 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

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