With over 20 years of experience serving the Martinsburg area, Tinsman's Landscaping Services, LLC, is your solution for all your hardscape and 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. Satisfaction guaranteed!
"Excellent workmanship. Good customer service"
Vicky D on June 2023
With over 20 years of experience serving the Martinsburg area, Tinsman's Landscaping Services, LLC, is your solution for all your hardscape and 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. Satisfaction guaranteed!
"Excellent workmanship. Good customer service"
Vicky D on June 2023
GAP Excavating is a small family owned licensed and insured business based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. We specialize in smaller excavation projects generally providing services for home owner's and small businesses, but remain open to all projects we are able to perform with excellence. At GAP Excavating, customer satisfaction is at the top of our list. As the owner of GAP Excavating, I am a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and a retired Air Traffic Controller with the Federal Aviation Administration. You can count on our honesty and integrity.
"Tim is the owner and operator of GAP. He is a fine gentleman who is courteous and fair with his estimate of the job. He marked the digging areas and briefed me thoroughly. We had the utility co come out to check before we started work. On the day of digging, he arrived bright and early and completed the work as we had agreed on. I am vey satisfied with his work and will not hesitate to hire him again. Highly recommended!"
Richard L on September 2023
GAP Excavating is a small family owned licensed and insured business based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. We specialize in smaller excavation projects generally providing services for home owner's and small businesses, but remain open to all projects we are able to perform with excellence. At GAP Excavating, customer satisfaction is at the top of our list. As the owner of GAP Excavating, I am a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and a retired Air Traffic Controller with the Federal Aviation Administration. You can count on our honesty and integrity.
"Tim is the owner and operator of GAP. He is a fine gentleman who is courteous and fair with his estimate of the job. He marked the digging areas and briefed me thoroughly. We had the utility co come out to check before we started work. On the day of digging, he arrived bright and early and completed the work as we had agreed on. I am vey satisfied with his work and will not hesitate to hire him again. Highly recommended!"
Richard L on September 2023
We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"This company is professional and prompt. Also friendly. Our gutters got cleaned and he even cute a couple of branches off the tree that was overhanging onto the gutter. We couldn't be happier with the service we received. The price was very fair."
Linda H on June 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"This company is professional and prompt. Also friendly. Our gutters got cleaned and he even cute a couple of branches off the tree that was overhanging onto the gutter. We couldn't be happier with the service we received. The price was very fair."
Linda H on June 2025
If you're looking for a top excavating contractor then you've come to the right place! Call our trained professionals in Durbin today for more information on our quality service.
If you're looking for a top excavating contractor then you've come to the right place! Call our trained professionals in Durbin today for more information on our quality service.
Kidwells Plumbing has been in service since 1987 serving the Jefferson, Berkley counties of WV. We offer all plumbing services, pump instalation, water softners,bath and kitchen remodel, drain cleaning (interior & exterier), oil furnace repair , new home plumbing instalation, and many other services..
Kidwells Plumbing has been in service since 1987 serving the Jefferson, Berkley counties of WV. We offer all plumbing services, pump instalation, water softners,bath and kitchen remodel, drain cleaning (interior & exterier), oil furnace repair , new home plumbing instalation, and many other services..
We do Lawn Care, Gutters and Snow Removal.
"They were fantastic and did excellent work. I would highly recommend them to anyone and I would definitely hire them again."
Loretta F T on December 2020
We do Lawn Care, Gutters and Snow Removal.
"They were fantastic and did excellent work. I would highly recommend them to anyone and I would definitely hire them again."
Loretta F T on December 2020
Owner operated. Free estimates
Owner operated. Free estimates
A family owned small business that takes pride in water gardens and features. We use Time and Materials (T&M) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) billing to insure accurate and fair pricing. Accepting all major credit cards, checks, money orders, and cash. Receipts are always provided and installs and repairs are warrantied for two years.
A family owned small business that takes pride in water gardens and features. We use Time and Materials (T&M) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) billing to insure accurate and fair pricing. Accepting all major credit cards, checks, money orders, and cash. Receipts are always provided and installs and repairs are warrantied for two years.
Spring is the sweet spot for yard leveling. The soil has enough moisture to shape easily but is still firm enough to stay put once you finish grading. Tackle the project before summer downpours arrive, and you’ll improve drainage, reduce erosion, and give new grass time to take root. Leveling in early spring also helps pros schedule follow-up landscaping before the busy season hits.
For an average-size yard, it takes five to six days to level a yard. That window covers site prep, precision grading, and the final touch-ups that lock the soil in place. A tiny patch might wrap up in a single day, while a sprawling or steep property can stretch the schedule to a full week. Building in a little extra time keeps the project on track if weather or equipment delays pop up.
Keep the soil at least 4 inches below the top of the foundation and 4 inches beneath the bottom edge of the siding. That simple gap sends water away from the house, blocks moisture intrusion, and closes off entry points for pests. Maintaining the clearance is an easy way to protect the foundation, encourage proper drainage, and dodge costly repairs down the road.
Grading tilts the ground so water flows away from your foundation, while leveling smooths out bumps so you can mow, entertain, or add hardscaping with ease. Most projects need a mix of both—grade first for drainage, then fine‑tune the surface for a neat, user‑friendly lawn. Combining the two protects the house and boosts curb appeal in one pass.
Leveling your yard enhances both functionality and beauty by creating a uniformly flat and accessible space. This process eliminates uneven surfaces that hinder maintenance and outdoor activity while improving drainage and reducing water pooling. A leveled yard also serves as a robust foundation for additional features such as patios and playsets, ultimately increasing the overall appeal and value of your property.