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About us
All Terrain Excavation LLC is a small, service oriented company servicing customers since 2001. We offer services in many trades such excavation, demolition, and many other residential projects. We believe in doing the job right the first time. Give us a call today.
Business highlights
21 years of experience
Services we offer
Ponds, rock removal, drives, clearing, private bridges, stream restoration, erosion control, Brick, Stone, Concrete Walks, Steps, Retaining Walls and Patios, Demolition, Excavation, Septic Install and Repair
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Reviews
4.723 Reviews
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Timothy F.
Jan 2021
Demolition
Van was great. He was very reasonable and got the job done promptly.
Robert M.
Nov 2019
Demolition
Working with Van from All Terrain Excavating was one of the highlights of my year. His pricing is fair, the service is prompt, and he is an ultimate professional who takes pride in his work. All Terrain Excavating demolished and hauled away two complete buildings for me. They also re-graded the land, replanted with grass, and covered with straw. The job was completed on schedule and the professional touches exceeded my expectations. Van helped me navigate the messy permit situation in West Virginia, including advice on disposal of asbestos and other materials. He kept me informed every step of the way. After the demolition, I negotiated the removal of some huge tree stumps. Van figured out a way to do it. I don't know if anyone else would have even tried to do this nasty job. He did it, and the neighborhood was amazed to see the miracles he performed with a giant excavator. Experience counts - I would not have trusted this work to any other company. All Terrain Excavating can do the difficult jobs and make it look almost easy! Thank you for that!
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"Thank you for the great review, Bob. It was a genuine pleasure working with you. Feel free to contact me concerning any future projects, whether it brings me work or not ie; references for other trades, where to find materials...etc."
Steve W.
Oct 2019
Way overpriced for the services performed. Seems to be completely happy with sub-par work. If you imply that you are not completely happy with the way things look or are going, you may be accused of micromanaging and if you back off and discuss prior to the job finishing that you are not completely happy with the work, (do not want to be accused of micromanaging anybody even though I am paying the outlandish bill), I can only imagine you will get the same answer I did. Oh, I did not know I had to do that too. As in make the work look straight and even with everything else. Finally and foremos. Do not ever let him seed and so he says, mulch a.k.a. straw his work. He will charge you a small fortune and the grass will not grow because he either uses 50-year-old seed or none at all and just covers the ground in 50-year-old. Not straw.
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"There are two sides to every coin. Here's my side. First, I visited you at your site 7 times before work ever started because you didn't understand what needed to be done or changed your mind. Other jobs, once or twice. I had a plan; install the boat ramp and then the bank stabilization but you wanted to do the bank first; micromanaging in my book. I acquiesced even though it was more difficult. You didn't like the rip rap the quarry was supplying so you went to the quarry more than once. I had no control over the size of the rip rap. It comes from 2 piles and it is what it is. You changed your mind several times about saving the Hickory trees; even to the point where I was about to bring them down in a matter of seconds. I saved them but it cost me more trouble and work working around them. You were also told that the bank would not be as straight because of those trees and the sycamore. If my estimate was so outlandish why did you hire me? When you complained about the price of the concrete work I checked with the competition and they were 37% higher than me. I had recommended a 60' boat ramp. You wanted a 30', I suppose to save money but agreed to a 40' ramp. After the ramp was dug and sloped you said it was too steep and requested a 50' ramp. A small fortune for seeding and mulching? $450 is a small fortune? 3 people, a tractor with a straw blower, about 20 bales of straw (some hay) and about 35 or 40 pounds of seed. Once it's down it is your responsibility to water it. I am surprised that, if it's as you say, that it didn't grow. I will reseed at no cost. Just call me and I can probably get there in a day or two. On the majority of my jobs I request the owner to be present, if possible and it would be helpful. That way, we can be on the same page and we both end up happy. You voluntarily told me you were happy with the work at the end and asked me if I was happy. Then we shook hands. Remember? In your case with the micromanaging and changing your mind, it was not a pleasant experience like all the other jobs listed below where the home owners were pleased with our work and said so in the comment section."
Michael T.
Jun 2017
The weather was not very helpful in allowing us to get our lawn done so we could move in on schedule. Van made it work and was easy to work with in spite of equipment challenges. He was far and away the least expensive option and we would use him again in the future.
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"Thanks, (consumer name withheld per their request) Too bad Mother Nature didn't cooperate better but at least you got to move in on time. It was a pleasure working with you."
Ernest L.
Aug 2016
Demolition
Great job
Beth M.
Jun 2016
Demolition
Good work.
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"Thanks for the excellent feedback! We aim to please."
MACHA K.
Jun 2014
Van made our sloped lot (that was filled with trees) accessible by taking trees down, putting terraces in place and installing a driveway. We can now enjoy the place and are hiring him again for additional work (installing retaining walls). Very friendly guy, responsive service and a good price! I would definitely recommend him.
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"I enjoyed the challenge on your steep lot and looking forward to doing the retaining walls. Thank you for your kind words!"
Patricia C.
Jul 2013
My pond was old and needed a new liner and a new edge of paving stones and they also reworked the water fall, so once again it is functioning very well and was completed in an orderly fashion
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"It was nice meeting you Patricia and a joy to do the job for you."
Courtney B.
Nov 2012
N/A
Van did some sloping and grading on my property to address erosion issues. He did a good job at a fair price, and I would hire him again. Thanks-
Ken L.
Aug 2012
N/A
Van and his crew were on time and all work was done in a professional manner. I like the fact he adjusted to change requests that I made through the process. If you need excavating work done, large or small, I believe All Terrain can get the job done right at a reasonable price.
Nancy L.
Apr 2012
N/A
The company completed the project as requested. I asked for top soil to fill a declination in the grade of my yard. I asked for an area of 25 feet to be filled. The soil was distributed as I requested. I actually need more and will call the company back. He was prompt, on time, and delivered the soil that I requested.
Robert H.
Apr 2012
N/A
Things went very well indeed. No problems.
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"Thanks Bob. We're looking forward to getting started on your next pond."
Carolyn S.
Apr 2012
N/A
Demolition
Very professional.
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"Carolyn, I was happy to help set your mind at ease."
Harold I.
Apr 2012
N/A
I feel I received a quality job for a fair price. Great communications and schedule followed exactly as expected. An expert at giving advise. Honest and reliable, would and will use this contractor again. I just purchase this house and will need this contractor for future projects.
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"Thanks for the kind words Harold. Your job was a real challenge....which I enjoyed."
Kendra V.
Dec 2011
N/A
Very knowledgable about his work. Did a great job on excavating the back yard and driveway. Gave great advice. If you call Van he will definetly return your call!!
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"Thanks Brian. You two have a Merry Christmas!"
Rocco T.
Nov 2011
N/A
Responded in a timely manner and exicuted project ahead of schedule
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"Rocco, I'm glad that you, Comcast and the neighbor are pleased with the job. Looking forward to the next job."
Scott B.
Jul 2011
N/A
Van and his workers are wonderful. They answer all questions and are extremely friendly and helpful.
Pascale L.
Jun 2011
N/A
very satisfied overall. Great job and service.
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"I'm glad you are happy with your new horse riding ring. I suspect your horses are too. Keep us in mind for future work around the farmette."
Sallie B.
Jun 2011
N/A
This will be a real challenge this summer to maintain our hill; With time, I'm sure we'll see a huge improvement!
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"I came by the other day and it looks real nice. Keep us in mind for your next project."
John S.
May 2011
N/A
I highly recommend this contractor. He completed my landscaping project according to my specs in less than a day after getting the go ahead. He arrived on the job with the necessary top soil, gravel, stone, seed and straw. The price was more than fair and within the estimated cost.
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"john-When my customers are happy, I'm happy."
Patrick D.
Apr 2011
N/A
Very dependable and honest. Would work with them again!
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"It was a real challenge working around all those wires. Keep us in mind for your drive and other projects."
Andrew B.
Feb 2011
N/A
Demolition
The Contractor was professional and upfront about the entire process. I would hire him again in a moment.
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"The job went very smoothly except the weather, but we worked around it. Please keep us in mind for any landscaping you may need. Thanks!"
Homeowner
Dec 2010
N/A
They are very professional, easy and open to different ideas. Very accommodating, family business, very personable.
Response from All Terrain Excavating, LLC
"It was a real joy to work for Allison. She was open to different approaches to a complicated situation."
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FAQ
All Terrain Excavating, LLC is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Yes, All Terrain Excavating, LLC offers free project estimates.
No, All Terrain Excavating, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, All Terrain Excavating, LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, All Terrain Excavating, LLC does not offer warranties.