Excavation Contractors Watertown

We hired Virginia Forestry and Mulching to clear brush, dead wood, saplings and smaller trees from our backlot which was unusable. Kevin came out promptly and gave us an estimate. We scheduled the work soon after. He spent three days clearing, mulching and grading and then brought in a load of topsoil and leveled that in an area in which we wish to plant grass. The end result is a park-like natural area which shows off mature trees and leaves plenty of room to run around plus an area for lawn. He and his helper were very professional and communicative throughout the entire process.

~ Renee C.

We hired Kevin hoping he could improve the appearance of our wooded area. He traveled here sight unseen and transformed our entire property. He arrived everyday at 7 am as he said he would immediately got to work and did not stop until the day was done. His professionalism was outstanding. When I arrived home from work each day in awe of his work that day, he took the time to walk the area and make sure that both myself and I were happy. I can't explain how satisfying hiring Kevin turned out. He has turned my yard from a constant project into a beautiful, usable park like setting! We absolutely love it. I wish there were more companies operated by owners who care and strive for customer satisfaction as much as Kevin does. Simply put the best experience I have had hiring a company to provide a service EVER.

~ Jameson C.

I was pleased to find a Company that makes their consumer's satisfaction a priority. I had 4 other estimates and Kevin and his Crew went above and beyond my expectations. They completed the job ahead of schedule and significantly cheaper than the other companies I met with. I will definitely recommend Virginia Forestry Mulching & Excavating to my family and friends!

~ Anna Z.

Best quote we found after a few weeks of asking around. His crew put in a solid 9-10 hours a day and made our woods look so good. No muss, no fuss. Just honest folks putting in good hard work.

~ Hector M.

I have been preparing my 10 acre lot for an upcoming house build. I obtained 3 quotes from various local companies, and I am so glad I did! VA Forestry Mulching and Excavating had the best rates; new and powerful equipment to get the job done, and excellent customer service. They were wonderful to work with and always kept me informed of everything that was going on. From the first day of meeting with the owner; up until the last day - they always provided a full days of HONEST work, professionalism, and utmost respect for the property. If there were any obstacles, such as weather or conflicting schedules; they did their best to work with me to immediately remedy the issue. Give them a shout! I promise you will not be let down!

~ Renjit P.

Where was Kevin Terral and his equipment when the United States built the Panama Canal? Except for the yellow fever problem, the canal would have been built faster, at less cost, and environmentally friendly. Virginia Forestry and Mulching is a company that strives to manage forested land where tree debris and other organic matter are left on the forest floor to decompose. I wanted this organic material to help improve soil fertility, retain moisture, and reduce my back yard erosion. Before Kevin and his crew worked on my property, much of my land had already washed into the Potomac River since the last century. One of the benefits of mulching is that it provides a natural source of nutrients for trees and other vegetation, promoting healthy growth. Some of my elderly trees are surviving because of the mulching treatment they received thanks to Kevin’s expertise. It also helps prevent soil compaction, allowing for better root penetration and water absorption. I used to trip over bare tree roots and now I rarely see a tree root thanks to Kevin’s equipment which is designed to rearrange the forest floor. Additionally, mulch can provide a favorable microclimate for certain plant species by moderating soil temperature and moisture levels. Kevin was able to explain these less obvious benefits of mulching to me which makes me appreciate even more what my forest can gain from the mulching experience. Mulching can also have some drawbacks. If improperly managed, it can provide habitat for pests and diseases that can harm trees. Over-mulching can also create an excess of organic matter, leading to reduced oxygen levels in the soil and limiting the growth of tree roots as Kevin has explained to me. Additionally, mulch can also interfere with regeneration efforts if it is too thick and hinders the growth of young seedlings. I sometimes buy young trees to plant in my old growth forest, and I feel assured that Kevin will keep an eye on their health. Virginia Forestry and Mulching can be an effective tool in forest management. Kevin manages the task as it must be done carefully and in accordance with a well-designed plan. Effective mulching requires an understanding of the forest ecosystem and the interplay between different components, something Kevin and his experienced crew have well in hand.

~ Peter H.

Kevin from VA Forestry Mulching & Excavating did a fantastic job leveling part of my backyard and regrading the rest. We have a big hill on the back of our 1 acre property, and wanted to create a flat space at the bottom to make the shady area more usable. We also had some trees removed, so the hill itself was very uneven and needed to be smoothed out. Finally, we had some erosion issues from the downspout in the middle of our house, and needed a French drain put in and the eroded area brought back up to level with the surrounding. ​ After talking it through with Kevin, he saw the vision for the space, and felt confident he could get it done. Three days later, and my backyard is transformed. There's now a huge flat space at the bottom of the hill, and yet the slope doesn't feel too steep anywhere. The backyard is now a much safer space for my daughter to play, with more zones for fun activities and entertaining. The price was very reasonable. I did a lot of waffling while work was being done about whether I wanted to stick with grass and straw, as contracted, or splurge on adding topsoil or sod, and Kevin was very prompt in pricing out all options, and I always felt like I was getting his honest advice. Overall, it was

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After reviewing three recommended companies, we decided to go with Kothrade for our Dayton city water hook-up project. They were professional, timely and did what they said they'd do. They also were very helpful in pro…

~ Jordan M.

Good Morning Lee, I just had Larry out to pump my very full tanks. I can’t express enough what a pleasure it is doing business with your company. Prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, professional... Everything a top notc…

~ Cody

"Lee, thank you so much for your help today. I really appreciate it. Joel was a total rock star! Your company’s service is truly a paragon. You guys will definitely be doing my pumping as soon as road restrictions are li…

~ Cody B.

Thank you so much for working with us to get our septic done and in in a timely fashion, we really appreciated it. We are loving our new home! We will definitely recommend your services to others that are in need of a ne…

~ Jason and Maria S.

When I decided to hook on to city sewer and water last year, I had received a couple of bids from different companies and was about to sign a contract with one of them until my good friend recommended Kothrade Sewer, Wat…

~ Jim R.

Your guys are awesome! What a great experience! Thanks for all you have done for us! I will recommend you to everyone!

~ Anne K.

I was very worried about replacing my septic system- worried about the quality of the work, damage to my yard, everything. Everyone in the office and on the jobsite was patient, kind and willing to explain every step as …

~ Pam H.

My experience with the Kothrade team was positive from the first meeting. Glen came out to my property several times to scope out the project and delivered a complete bid with clear components. Once the project started, …

~ Chris D.

This company, Kothrade Sewer, Water & Excavating, is fantastic! Not only are they professional, efficient and right there when you need t

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“Rock hard has been a trusted extension of the Merion Companies team since our inception.  Rock Hard is a great company that has supported our business with professionalism and great service for many years…”

~ C. Ryan Bensten

“For sitework, demo, and excavation Rock Hard Excavating can handle all the challenges that Northern VA presents.  I enjoy working with Charlie and all the field guys.  They have great attitudes and a real can-do approach to every job. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good contract/partner!”

~ Bryan Jackson

Great work and great to do business with. Highly recommended. They will be doing more work for me.

~ Robert James Jr.

We had such a unique situation of a previous owner leaving a house project 1/2 done on the property we acquired. It was next to impossible to find somone to adddress the mess that was left. D4 came out, gave us a fair rate and did an INCREDIBLE job. I truly cannot recommend them enough. They are kind, professional, an eye for the details and things that matter!

~ Paige Hastie

Dale and his team are great. They proved to be straightforward and trustworthy from the bidding process through completion. Acted as a true partner on our project and collaborated to get it done correctly without the need for any unnecessary or duplicative effort. Our job required coordination and communication with other contractors which D4 handled very well.

~ Jarrett Anderson

Dale and his crew were awesome. They cleared an old barb wire fenceline, took down a large dead tree, mulched around my other big post oaks, and installed a culvert entrance. Great work at a fair price!

~ snaeg 11

We recently had Dale and D4 clear a few acres for us on our new property. They did a great job. Great communication and a lot of good recommendations and advice from Dale on what to do with the property. We look forward to dealing with them again.

~ Jeff D

Excellent job, fast, professional service. I will use them again when the need arises and will suggest to all my friends.

~ DD

My Uncle referred Dale to me. I called him up and he came out ready to work. I informed him that I wanted the fence line cleared where I could drive my dually around the property. He also buried a covert for me so I could cross over to the other side of the creek that feeds my pond. I am very appreciate of Dale Service and can recommend him to anyone!!! Thanks Dale

~ James Lee Benford, Jr

Dale came to my place to survey what I wanted done. I had about an acre of my land that had been taken over by privit. He listened carefully to the scope of work being mindful of all details. He provided me with a very fair quote, did the work in one day and did an excellent job. They do what they say they will do and use new first class forestry mulching equipment that is well maintained. I could not have asked for anything more and would highly recommend them.

~ Steve Dunn

I met with Dale at D4 and discussed my needs on my property as we are planning to build a house. I needed mulching, site clearing and a drive/road/culvert setup for access. Dale's experience and suggestions were spot on and greatly appreciated. He and his crew arrived on site on the date he gave me and the work was done exactly as we discussed. I will use D4 on upcoming projects and highly recommend this company.

~ troy burns

We had a wonderful experience with D4 Land services. Dale, Ben and Blake paid attention to the details we asked for when clearing our land. We even had a Bee issue that we didn’t know we had and Ben and Blake took care of the hollow tree with care so that didn’t disturb the hive allowing us to get them relocated safely. Will use again for the Future projects!

~ Sarah Stalbird