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Avatar for JM Concrete LLC
JM Concrete LLC
16401 Happy Hill Road
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
JM Concrete LLC
16401 Happy Hill Road
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to JM Concrete. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Virginia. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Whether your project involves minor repairs or series of projects, we are glad to be your number one choice. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"We hired JM Concrete to remove an old broken sidewalk and pour a new one for the entrance to our home. They did a wonderful job. They are easy to get in touch with and good at returning phone calls. They gave us an excellent price on the job. They were professional, courteous, and worked hard. We are very pleased with the finished product. I would definitely recommend this company."

Amy B on April 2025

Welcome to JM Concrete. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Virginia. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Whether your project involves minor repairs or series of projects, we are glad to be your number one choice. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"We hired JM Concrete to remove an old broken sidewalk and pour a new one for the entrance to our home. They did a wonderful job. They are easy to get in touch with and good at returning phone calls. They gave us an excellent price on the job. They were professional, courteous, and worked hard. We are very pleased with the finished product. I would definitely recommend this company."

Amy B on April 2025


Oldaker Services
14133 Reva Road
4.13(
12
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Approved Pro
Oldaker Services
14133 Reva Road
4.13(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
30 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 20 years of experience as a qualified and licensed contractor, you can trust the expertise and exemplary craftsmanship of owner, Wayne Oldaker, to translate into beautiful work on your home. Whether you need structural work (steel beams) or are looking for renovation in your home, the crew at Oldaker Services, has you covered! Call today for a free estimate and an envy worthy home!

"Highly Recommend - Excellent Builder! Oldaker services did an outstanding job building our home! From start to finish, they were professional, detail-oriented, and committed to quality. The craftsmanship is exceptional, and they kept us informed throughout the process. The project was completed on time and within budget. Wayne is a reliable and skilled builder!"

Marina S on March 2025

With over 20 years of experience as a qualified and licensed contractor, you can trust the expertise and exemplary craftsmanship of owner, Wayne Oldaker, to translate into beautiful work on your home. Whether you need structural work (steel beams) or are looking for renovation in your home, the crew at Oldaker Services, has you covered! Call today for a free estimate and an envy worthy home!

"Highly Recommend - Excellent Builder! Oldaker services did an outstanding job building our home! From start to finish, they were professional, detail-oriented, and committed to quality. The craftsmanship is exceptional, and they kept us informed throughout the process. The project was completed on time and within budget. Wayne is a reliable and skilled builder!"

Marina S on March 2025


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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
23 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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Bradley Builders LLC
10446 Anderson Dr
5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
Bradley Builders LLC
10446 Anderson Dr
5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 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
)
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


Christian & Associates Excavating Inc
1710 Allied St
No reviews
Christian & Associates Excavating Inc
1710 Allied St
No reviews

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.


Maple Springs Excavating, LLC
6389 Thoroughfare Rd.
No reviews
Maple Springs Excavating, LLC
6389 Thoroughfare Rd.
No reviews
21 years of experience

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The Great Outdoors, LLC
1176 RIVER RD
4.72(
50
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The Great Outdoors, LLC
1176 RIVER RD
4.72(
50
)
Customers say: True professional
14 years of experience

We're a small company dedicated to providing premier workmanship, quality materials, and outstanding customer service. After receiving my degree in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University I am qualified not only to design your landscaping but our crew can also install your project.

"The process was seamless. Graham told us what, how much and when the work would be done and it all happened in exactly the way he promised. He made suggestions that exactly met our needs and the results are beautiful."

Janice D on August 2020

We're a small company dedicated to providing premier workmanship, quality materials, and outstanding customer service. After receiving my degree in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University I am qualified not only to design your landscaping but our crew can also install your project.

"The process was seamless. Graham told us what, how much and when the work would be done and it all happened in exactly the way he promised. He made suggestions that exactly met our needs and the results are beautiful."

Janice D on August 2020


'58 Foundations & Waterproofing
16517 Bull Church Road
4.53(
100
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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing
16517 Bull Church Road
4.53(
100
)
Customers say: Quality work
67 years of experience

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.

"Freddy was very professional and knowledgeable and explained that the water issues were not the result of foundation issues and explained what he could do if i wanted a dry basement. He did not try to sell me something that i did not need."

Elizabeth D 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.

"Freddy was very professional and knowledgeable and explained that the water issues were not the result of foundation issues and explained what he could do if i wanted a dry basement. He did not try to sell me something that i did not need."

Elizabeth D on June 2018

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Ruckersville, 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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