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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
2428 Almeda Ave
4.48(
319
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Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
2428 Almeda Ave
4.48(
319
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
187 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Excellent job"

Lakisha S on December 2024

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Excellent job"

Lakisha S on December 2024


Richardson Contracting
892 Chestnut Grove Rd
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Richardson Contracting
892 Chestnut Grove Rd
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Approved Pro
18 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workman ship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workman ship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


York river civil
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York river civil
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Local lot clearing, lot grading and driveways have been a specialty of mine for many years. We have been involved in this industry for over 15 years and we are still owner operated.

Local lot clearing, lot grading and driveways have been a specialty of mine for many years. We have been involved in this industry for over 15 years and we are still owner operated.


D&M DirtWorx
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D&M DirtWorx
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2 years of experience

D&M Dirtworx is a Veteran owned and operated landscape/dirtwork business that is focused on giving customers a fair competitive price for all of your projects that you want done, from new driveways, driveway fixes, grading work for your yard or spreading of materials. Our goal is to provide a grade A service while leaving you with plenty of money in your pocket for further projects!

D&M Dirtworx is a Veteran owned and operated landscape/dirtwork business that is focused on giving customers a fair competitive price for all of your projects that you want done, from new driveways, driveway fixes, grading work for your yard or spreading of materials. Our goal is to provide a grade A service while leaving you with plenty of money in your pocket for further projects!


DO NOT CALL New River Excavation & Dredging
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DO NOT CALL New River Excavation & Dredging
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The projects we do are complete excavation on land or underwater. We are a turn key Excavation and Hydraulic and Mechanical Dredging Contractor. Marine Salvage, Dike repair or construction, sea walls and piers. Building Trust with Quality Work. Over 30 years experience. We'll get the job done!

The projects we do are complete excavation on land or underwater. We are a turn key Excavation and Hydraulic and Mechanical Dredging Contractor. Marine Salvage, Dike repair or construction, sea walls and piers. Building Trust with Quality Work. Over 30 years experience. We'll get the job done!


Howlett Construction, LLC.
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Howlett Construction, LLC.
No reviews
2 years of experience

We offer exclusive septic system and drainfield repair services to our clients at a high quality and value. Septic or drainfield services can include: septic pump installations or repairs/replacement, distribution box repair or replacement, header line repair and replacement, surge box replacement or repair, inspection and resolution to a septic alarm sounding, mechanical component replacements and repairs such as septic pump tank floats, septic pump, alarm/alert, septic pump lines repair and replacement, surge box repair and replacement. We are also able to offer skilled excavation services to include hole excavation, trench excavation, foundation excavation, basement excavation, grading (leveling/re-sloping), gravel driveway installation, gravel driveway repair, gravel driveway grading, site pad grading, drainage installation, French drain installation, grading for better property drainage, and erosion control to include rip-rap installation, silt fences, and land and lot clearing.

We offer exclusive septic system and drainfield repair services to our clients at a high quality and value. Septic or drainfield services can include: septic pump installations or repairs/replacement, distribution box repair or replacement, header line repair and replacement, surge box replacement or repair, inspection and resolution to a septic alarm sounding, mechanical component replacements and repairs such as septic pump tank floats, septic pump, alarm/alert, septic pump lines repair and replacement, surge box repair and replacement. We are also able to offer skilled excavation services to include hole excavation, trench excavation, foundation excavation, basement excavation, grading (leveling/re-sloping), gravel driveway installation, gravel driveway repair, gravel driveway grading, site pad grading, drainage installation, French drain installation, grading for better property drainage, and erosion control to include rip-rap installation, silt fences, and land and lot clearing.


Electric Synergy Partners, LLC
3301 Mariner Ave
5.00(
7
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Electric Synergy Partners, LLC
3301 Mariner Ave
5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

SERVICING HAMPTON ROADS/TIDEWATER AREAS We offer Meterbase & Entrance cable replacement, Parking lot Lighting Services, Installation of Conduit and Electric cable from the transform or pole, Setting and Removal of Utility poles, Pole Setting for pole barn/building structures, Work requiring Bucket and Auger truck, Mini excavator work, Tree trimming and cutting (Bucket access only-no climbing), Some crane lifts ( no higher the 35-40ft and loads under 5000lbs) conductor cable splices, meterbase and Entrance cable inspections. We may be able to assist with other services, please call or email to inquire.

"Outstanding Performance. 100% satisfaction. Thought estimate was too high but I was wrong. Excellent price for work performed. Highly recommend this company."

A. B on September 2024

SERVICING HAMPTON ROADS/TIDEWATER AREAS We offer Meterbase & Entrance cable replacement, Parking lot Lighting Services, Installation of Conduit and Electric cable from the transform or pole, Setting and Removal of Utility poles, Pole Setting for pole barn/building structures, Work requiring Bucket and Auger truck, Mini excavator work, Tree trimming and cutting (Bucket access only-no climbing), Some crane lifts ( no higher the 35-40ft and loads under 5000lbs) conductor cable splices, meterbase and Entrance cable inspections. We may be able to assist with other services, please call or email to inquire.

"Outstanding Performance. 100% satisfaction. Thought estimate was too high but I was wrong. Excellent price for work performed. Highly recommend this company."

A. B on September 2024


Brothers Excavating
Private Residence
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Brothers Excavating
Private Residence
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

Here at Brothers Excavating we are a family oriented business priding ourselves on complete customer satisfaction. We offer a variety of services. Including but not limited to; -Grading -Yard drainage solutions -Paver/Hardscape Installations -Irrigation installs and services. -Stump removal. -And more..... I, Brandon Brothers, have lived in Newport News my whole life. From a young child my parents knew I was destined to "play in the dirt" for a living. And here I am 30+ years later doing just that. It didn't take me long to realize college wasn't for me. I needed to follow my heart and do what I love. I truly have a passion for what I do, and pride myself on my work. I am a licensed heavy equipment operator, am OSHA certified, licensed/insured, with over eighteen years experience. With the help of family we have created "Brothers Excavating". Please call, text, or email anytime. FREE ESTIMATES! Brandon Brothers (757) 310-2996

Here at Brothers Excavating we are a family oriented business priding ourselves on complete customer satisfaction. We offer a variety of services. Including but not limited to; -Grading -Yard drainage solutions -Paver/Hardscape Installations -Irrigation installs and services. -Stump removal. -And more..... I, Brandon Brothers, have lived in Newport News my whole life. From a young child my parents knew I was destined to "play in the dirt" for a living. And here I am 30+ years later doing just that. It didn't take me long to realize college wasn't for me. I needed to follow my heart and do what I love. I truly have a passion for what I do, and pride myself on my work. I am a licensed heavy equipment operator, am OSHA certified, licensed/insured, with over eighteen years experience. With the help of family we have created "Brothers Excavating". Please call, text, or email anytime. FREE ESTIMATES! Brandon Brothers (757) 310-2996


Shovel kings
327 Woodside Dr
5.00(
1
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Shovel kings
327 Woodside Dr
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small, yet fast-growing local company. Our specialties, however not limited to include pool installations and renovations, residential and commercial demo, land clearing and grading, excavation, concrete masonry, and hardscapes. As we always say "If you can conjure it, we can build it!" Call us today to discuss your next project!

"Usually when you hire a contractor, you hope and pray that they will complete the job according to specs and do it with respect and care. Not only did Shovel Kings complete our job and fulfill our vision, their work completely exceeded all expectations. Also, the modifications they suggested opened our eyes to unimaginable possibilities! While they weren’t the cheapest quote that we got, we are thrilled with the results and know they will stand behind their work. This is by far the largest job we’ve ever contracted and we were very nervous. I am happy to report this is the first large job where we received good value for our investment and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They were wonderful to work with and addressed all of our questions and concerns with old school honor and respect. Well done, Jordan family!! ?? **Please contact Shovel Kings if you would like to see the end result. We are happy to show it off!"

Darcj T on March 2022

We are a small, yet fast-growing local company. Our specialties, however not limited to include pool installations and renovations, residential and commercial demo, land clearing and grading, excavation, concrete masonry, and hardscapes. As we always say "If you can conjure it, we can build it!" Call us today to discuss your next project!

"Usually when you hire a contractor, you hope and pray that they will complete the job according to specs and do it with respect and care. Not only did Shovel Kings complete our job and fulfill our vision, their work completely exceeded all expectations. Also, the modifications they suggested opened our eyes to unimaginable possibilities! While they weren’t the cheapest quote that we got, we are thrilled with the results and know they will stand behind their work. This is by far the largest job we’ve ever contracted and we were very nervous. I am happy to report this is the first large job where we received good value for our investment and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They were wonderful to work with and addressed all of our questions and concerns with old school honor and respect. Well done, Jordan family!! ?? **Please contact Shovel Kings if you would like to see the end result. We are happy to show it off!"

Darcj T on March 2022


Canuck Concrete
2406 Tsena Rd
3.25(
4
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Canuck Concrete
2406 Tsena Rd
3.25(
4
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Free onsite estimate

We are a mid sized construction company, specializing in concrete construction. We also do grading, retaining walls, drainage and hardscape. Feel free to call anytime to setup an estimate.

"After many delays during work they finished. They would accept no input from me as to how i wanted it done and ignored my input. Broke cox service line to neighbors and city blacktop. Installed drain thru curb which has since cracked along with driveway. Will not come fix problems"

Dennis T on February 2021

We are a mid sized construction company, specializing in concrete construction. We also do grading, retaining walls, drainage and hardscape. Feel free to call anytime to setup an estimate.

"After many delays during work they finished. They would accept no input from me as to how i wanted it done and ignored my input. Broke cox service line to neighbors and city blacktop. Installed drain thru curb which has since cracked along with driveway. Will not come fix problems"

Dennis T on February 2021

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Excavation services FAQs

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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