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Avatar for Montani Mechanical Group LLC
Montani Mechanical Group LLC
4.9(
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Serving Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend Mason D. and the Company, MMG (Montani Mechanical Group. LLC) . Both very Professional. Had a water leak under my house. Mason made contact and was on site at Arrived time given. Very Professional. Assessed, situation, explained costs, (showed picture of the leaky pipe) and EFFICIENTLY performed repairs in a timely manner. This made the best of a very stressful situation for me, the home owner. Thanks again."
After
Lowboy Hot Water Tank Installation
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Drain Cleaning

+38

33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+13

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MAC Group, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very Professional, showed up on time. They are great at turning your ideas into reality and going through the process step by step. I will definitely be going with them with any excavation projects"
Waterproof
Waterproof
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Waterproof

+6

Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MC Salmons Trucking Excavating & Logging
5.0(
18
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Serving Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent work. The job was done quickly too. They are very neat and efficient. I highly recommend them to do any type of excavation, gravel and drain work."
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Tree Service Project
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Stone & Gravel Project
Excavating Project

+11

Response time4 days
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Adkins Plumbing & Contracting, LLC
4.5(
90
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Serving Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We called so many plumbers and one “professional” company showed up and didn’t even bring exploratory tools. We found Adkins and they showed up with an excavator and shovels ready to find the problem in this frigid cold. They gave us a quote and started working at 4pm and stayed until 8pm to find the source of the sewer leak. They gave us a plan to fix it and a full price to which we agreed and they left for the evening to get parts and return the next day to finish the job. Couldn’t ask for a better group of guys. They were fully committed to fixing the problem and they even listened to us when we told them where and what we thought it might be. (If you’re a homeowner you know how that usually goes) They were a pleasure to work with on this repair and we will be calling them back to tackle a few more building projects. I might also add they didn’t try to gouge us and charge us for a complete sewer pipe install, like the big plumbing company tried to do."
Retaining wall and reclaim on property.
Retaining wall & Road Addition
Plumbing Project
Plumbing project -2
Patio addition

+57

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Adkins Plumbing
4.3(
48
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Serving Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"These guys were phenomenal. We hired them to replace our shower faucet and shower head yesterday. They went above and beyond to make sure it was done right. I will say that it was a bit more expensive than I thought it would be, but I completely understand why. What I was super impressed with was any time they had to go get parts or do this or that, he would ask me to come and look at what he's doing. Plumbing is a foreign language to me, but he explained everything in great detail about what they were doing, what needed to be done and why. He kept me so very well informed throughout the entire job. They worked very fast but not too fast to make mistakes. They cleaned up after the job very nicely and very timely. Kudos to them! I would absolutely 100% recommend these guys for any plumbing job and we will absolutely use them if needed in the future! Two areas of feedback. 1 -They had to replace panel behind our hallway toilet. It's just a smidge crooked. To be fair, the old panel was painted the same color as the walls, so it's very possible the old one wa a crooked too and we just didn't notice. And 2 - maybe look into booties to cover your rubber boots for non emergency situations? This is by no means a complaint. Plumbing is a messy job and I appreciate everything they did. Just a suggestion!"
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+4

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Charleston, WV

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

The Charleston, WV homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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