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Rapidan Farm, LLC

5822 S Seminole Trail
4.89(
14
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Approved Pro

Rapidan Farm, LLC

5822 S Seminole Trail
4.89(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your Excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Service provider was prompt, cordial, very efficient and aptly responsive to my service request."

Leroy B on June 2023

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your Excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Service provider was prompt, cordial, very efficient and aptly responsive to my service request."

Leroy B on June 2023


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Keystone Construction and Renovations, LLC

449 Selma Rd.
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Keystone Construction and Renovations, LLC

449 Selma Rd.
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Bradley Builders LLC

10446 Anderson Dr
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro

Bradley Builders LLC

10446 Anderson Dr
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 local quotes requested

If you can dream it, we can build it! Give us a call today for a free quote!

"The service provided went very well. Bradley Builders was a team of professional, courteous, and knowledgeable people. I am throughly satisfied with the services preformed. They were time efficient and very respectful of my home. I would highly recommend their services."

Eileen B on July 2021

If you can dream it, we can build it! Give us a call today for a free quote!

"The service provided went very well. Bradley Builders was a team of professional, courteous, and knowledgeable people. I am throughly satisfied with the services preformed. They were time efficient and very respectful of my home. I would highly recommend their services."

Eileen B on July 2021


Dan's Landscapades

1114 Tanbark Dr
4.64(
11
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Dan's Landscapades

1114 Tanbark Dr
4.64(
11
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a professional Landscape and Hardscape Contracting Company, enhancing landscapes since 1977. We provide the highest quality work and customer satisfaction available in the area by improving and renovating existing landscapes, as well as designing projects for new homes.

We are a professional Landscape and Hardscape Contracting Company, enhancing landscapes since 1977. We provide the highest quality work and customer satisfaction available in the area by improving and renovating existing landscapes, as well as designing projects for new homes.


Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center

2032 W Main St
4.90(
20
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Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center

2032 W Main St
4.90(
20
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional contact name - Van Anderson. Additional phone number - (540) 241-0712. Additional emails - landy@ntelos.net, gardenct@cfw.com. Additional DBA - Whetstone Enterprises.

"Requested services through website and was responded to immediately. Designer met to review my needs and oversaw the hardscape and soft scape project through to completion. Five Star rating for sure"

Craig J on August 2022

Additional contact name - Van Anderson. Additional phone number - (540) 241-0712. Additional emails - landy@ntelos.net, gardenct@cfw.com. Additional DBA - Whetstone Enterprises.

"Requested services through website and was responded to immediately. Designer met to review my needs and oversaw the hardscape and soft scape project through to completion. Five Star rating for sure"

Craig J on August 2022


Maple Springs Excavating, LLC

6389 Thoroughfare Rd.
No reviews yet

Maple Springs Excavating, LLC

6389 Thoroughfare Rd.
No reviews yet
21 years of experience

Any Excavating Services

Any Excavating Services


Christian & Associates Excavating Inc

1710 Allied St
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Christian & Associates Excavating Inc

1710 Allied St
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Christian & Associates Excavating Inc. is always ready to serve our neighbors in Charlottesville and surrounding areas. Residential and commercial customers count on our expertise. Christian & Associates Excavating offer multifarious services to meet the requirements of a wide range of projects: Grading, clearing, and hauling Water and sewer connecting Septic tank installation Complete footings Road construction Snow removal You can put your trust in Christian & Associates Excavating and ensure the job gets done! Call Christian & Associates Excavating Inc. today for a free estimate.

Christian & Associates Excavating Inc. is always ready to serve our neighbors in Charlottesville and surrounding areas. Residential and commercial customers count on our expertise. Christian & Associates Excavating offer multifarious services to meet the requirements of a wide range of projects: Grading, clearing, and hauling Water and sewer connecting Septic tank installation Complete footings Road construction Snow removal You can put your trust in Christian & Associates Excavating and ensure the job gets done! Call Christian & Associates Excavating Inc. today for a free estimate.


D&S excavation

32 Cardinal Drive
No reviews yet

D&S excavation

32 Cardinal Drive
No reviews yet
2 years of experience

we do all dirt work construction, water drainage, erosion control, retaining walls, land clearing, grading and much more

we do all dirt work construction, water drainage, erosion control, retaining walls, land clearing, grading and much more


'58 Foundations & Waterproofing

16517 Bull Church Road
4.60(
91
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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing

16517 Bull Church Road
4.60(
91
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"Excellent: spotless, top-notch quality work."

DANNA F on June 2018

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"Excellent: spotless, top-notch quality work."

DANNA F on June 2018


CONSTRUCTION UNLIMITED

817 Monacan Trail Rd
No reviews yet

CONSTRUCTION UNLIMITED

817 Monacan Trail Rd
No reviews yet
35 years of experience

Construction Unlimited has been building and remodeling homes in the Charlottesville area since 1990. We offer a variety of services in all areas of custom home repair and additions. We have references.

Construction Unlimited has been building and remodeling homes in the Charlottesville area since 1990. We offer a variety of services in all areas of custom home repair and additions. We have references.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Palmyra, VA

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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