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Mike Atkinson, Inc.
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Rocky Mount, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Mike Atkinson Excavating is a family company who has been doing excavation, demolition and disposal in Salem, VA and surrounding areas for over 35 years. Honestly, we love demolishing things. We also love watching a piece of land that is overrun or underdeveloped turned into the foundation for somebody's dream. We are your local excavating contractor and demolition contractor, both residential and commercial. Whether foundations, parking lots, road clearing, pond building, land clearing we are your complete source. We take pride in our work.

Response time1 day
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Longenecker & Son, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Rocky Mount, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"My name is Michael Williams and resident near job behind Royal Farm in bedford. I'm a experienced operator, and have been a MEP Supervisor with trade knowledge for years. Healthy and curious if needed any help. I've been a Maintenance coordinator for nursing homes for a few years and would like to get back to just work. Know how to read prints and schedule things in order. If interested call or text and I could come back by this week. 540 874 0520"
Response time12 hrs
JB Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rocky Mount, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

J B Excavation 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.\n\n$50 trip charge

John Dooley Excavating
1.3(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Rocky Mount, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

John Dooley Excavating is your local excavation contractor. We also specialize in septic tank systems cleaning, inspection, and installation. We provide all kinds of excavation projects including land cleaning, grading and much more. Each project is unique and custom tailored to your specific needs.

Response time2 hrs
Benjamin Bear Associates / O.L. TURNER & Sons Inc.
3.5(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Rocky Mount, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Emergency services offered

"He showed up on time but, didn't get done what I wanted done in the time that I bought from the big deal. I think it should have taken him two hours. It was easy to schedule."
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FAQs for excavation projects in Rocky Mount, VA

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.

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