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J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Southside, 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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MAC Group, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Southside, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job removing our trees, grooming our yard, and then installing our fire pit."
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+6

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
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MC Salmons Trucking Excavating & Logging
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Serving Southside, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Warranties offered

"They did an excellent job removing a tree from my property. Did all the work in a very timely manner and cleaned it all up."
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+11

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
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Adkins Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Southside, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Service. Jared and his crew were very professional, walked through the entire install prior to work. The excavation was performed with care to our property, they reseeded the grass afterwards. They permanently marked were each fitting along the run is located, so we know where to check if the line leaks years into the future. Professional, Friendly, high Quality. This will be the go to plumbers for all future jobs!"
Retaining wall and reclaim on property.
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+57

Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Adkins Plumbing
4.3(
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Serving Southside, WV and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent Service. Jared and his crew were very professional, walked through the entire install prior to work. The excavation was performed with care to our property, they reseeded the grass afterwards. They permanently marked were each fitting along the run is located, so we know where to check if the line leaks years into the future. Professional, Friendly, high Quality. This will be the go to plumbers for all future jobs!"
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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 digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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