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At Last An Inground Pool Removal Guide

June 29, 2020

Pool in Woodbridge, Virginia in obvious disrepair

After careful consideration, you’ve decided to proceed with your inground pool removal project.

The inground pool removal guide below, will provide suggestions on how to select a contractor, the pool removal process, insurance & contractor licensing with new landscaping ideas for your lawn and backyard area.

Inground Pool Removal Why?

Owning a pool can seem great at first, but often begins to feel like more of a burden than a benefit. The inground pool cost can quickly add up, leading some to wonder whether it is a benefit to have at all, especially if the pool is unused. Fortunately, for those who find it too costly to maintain, pool removal is a possibility. Here is a breakdown of indoor pool costs, and the benefits of pool removal.

The Cost of Owning a Pool

On average, owning a swimming pool costs between $4,000 and $12,000 per year. Insurance alone will cost you an additional $25 per month on average. Your property taxes may increase by as much as 10%, too.

  1. Electricity
  2. Water Bill
  3. The Cost of Maintaining a Pool

Pool maintenance can cost between $80 and $150 per month, depending on the size of the pool and where you live. That adds up to as much as $1,800 per year in maintenance costs.

Common Pool Repairs

  1. Pump Motors
  2. Pool Filters
  3. Leaks Repairs
  4. Pool Liner Replacement
  5. Closing Pool Costs
  6. Opening Pool Costs

Pool Removal Contractor Selection

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Congratulations, you’ve decided to move forward with you home remodeling project. Get ready tips for your pool removal estimate are listed below. The tips will help you prepare, organize, schedule a site inspection and review all estimates. The tips below are reasonable requests to any professional contractor. Move forward with confidence, knowing you are making reasonable requests of a professional contractor. The tips for inground pool removal below will empower you you to make the proper contractor selection for your project. I want to do, all I can to Help You. Helping You, helps our industry.

Contractor Abilities & Performance

Now let’s talk about the contractor. You need a true professional contractor. Your inground pool removal project, depends on it. To find a true professional contractor, let me make some suggestions. Work to select the professional contractor you need. Just be sure to find the contractor who can provide the work you need done. You want your pool removal project completed in a prompt, precise and professional manner. Check out their ability and get what you want. You want to do all you can and make the best decision for you.

Find Inground Pool Removal Contractors

Pool removal contractor ready to serve you

Where can you find professional contractors? You can go to the Internet and search. You can go to the local pool and equipment supply house. Here the suppliers often provide a contractor board, where we can post our business cards. You can speak to the people at counter sales. Ask the people at the counter for recommendations. They have a good understanding who is a leader in the industry. The counter sales team know, who are the good pay contractors. Good pay contractors are important for your inground pool removal success.

No Response Contractors

With 10 – 12 contractor candidates, it’s time to make some calls for a site inspection. Some contractors will not respond. No response is okay, you want to get down to 3 – 6 solid estimates. Some contractors are busy, less professional or are not interested. Either way, that’s okay, you have a list. Your goal is to gather 3 – 6 well written inground pool removal estimates.

Site Inspection

Now you have to schedule your site inspections. This is where it’s gets personal. Your contractor candidate will now visit your home to discover your unique site conditions. Remember it’s your money. You want to spend your money with the contractor who provides the best service. Best service includes follow up phone calls, on time site inspection arrivals, communication update (phone, text & email) and overall presentation of the company and the person. Be sure to record who you felt comfortable with. Which contractor was kind? Who listened to you? Who understands your vision? These are just a few questions to ask yourself.

Peace Of Mind

Find the contractor who provides you with the peace of mind you deserve. The contractor, who is the active listener, takes notes and answers your questions, is a must have. At the conclusion of your site inspection, ask for a specific date for your estimate. Make sure you ask the contractor to include a copy of their contractor license and insurance.

Estimate Presentation

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With the work you completed, you should have 3 – 6 inground pool removal estimates. Now sit down, in a quiet place and evaluate and compare each estimate. As you read each estimate, make sure the steps or results you want are outlined. I prefer a line item for each step of the remodeling project. Make sure, the contractor has a clear description of the scope of work. Estimates that are unclear and lack detail, get tossed immediately. The estimates that provide for a clear explanation of your project with a fixed price, move on to final contractor selection. With 3 – 6 home pool removal estimates, make one final request for references and photos of completed work.

Contractor Selection Decision

You are ready to make your pool removal contractor decision. By completing the work above, you can be sure to make a great decision. As the homeowner, you provided information of your expectations, you met with professionals, you received well written estimates with a fixed price, you have a copy of the license, insurance, references and photos. You can now select the contractor, who meets your criteria. Your time is now! Select the professional for your inground pool removal project with confidence.

Types of Insurance:

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Commercial General Liability Insurance

Commercial general liability (CGL) is a type of insurance policy that provides coverage to a business for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage caused by the business’ operations, products, or injury that occurs on the business’ premises.

Builders Risk Insurance

Protects a person’s or organization’s insurable interest in materials, fixtures and/or equipment being used in the construction or renovation.

Automobile Liability Insurance

If you have liability insurance, your insurance provider will cover costs for the driver’s damaged car, bodily injury minus your deductible, and up to your covered limit.

Contractors Pollution Insurance (CPL)

Today, most CPL policies include a separate first-party coverage to minimize the insured’s liability or impact on the environment. CPL is available to any type of contractor performing operations or conducting work. From environmental or remedial contractors to general and specialty trades, CPL has become a viable financing option for environmental loss providing insurance for large or even catastrophic loss scenarios at a reasonable premium.

Workers Compensation Insurance

Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Definition: Insurance that covers medical and rehabilitation costs and lost wages for employees injured at work; required by law in all states. Virginia Remodeling Contractor Insurance Requirements

Home Remodeling Insurance for Virginia

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Insurance provides for protection to contractor clients. Contractors (a person or company) must have insurance in Virginia. The three basic types of insurance necessary for your protection in Virginia are: Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability & Workers Compensation & Employers’ Liability Insurance

Commercial General Liability Insurance

General liability protects against physical injury to people or damage to property arising from your daily operations. Almost every business needs some form of general liability insurance. This protects company assets. Commercial general liability can help small businesses pay for unexpected lawsuits, sign deals with new clients, rent commercial space, and avoid bankruptcy. A Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy protects your business from financial loss should you be liable for property damage or personal and advertising injury caused by your services, business operations or your employees. It covers non-professional negligent acts. It protects you and your business. Independent contractors have the same legal obligations and liability exposures as larger firms. Damage to client property, bodily injury and harm or advertising injury can occur with independent contractors.

Automobile Liability Insurance

Auto liability insurance coverage helps cover the costs of the other driver’s property and bodily injuries. If you have liability insurance, your insurance provider will cover costs for the driver’s damaged car, minus your deductible, and up to your covered limit. Automobile liability insurance is financial protection for a driver. Financial protection is provided to the driver at fault. Automobile liability insurance only covers injuries or damages to third parties and their property, not to the driver or the driver’s property. The three primary automobile insurances are liability, collision, and comprehensive.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Making sure the contractor has insurance

Workers’ comp does pay hospital and medical expenses that are necessary to diagnose and treat your job related injury. If unable to work, additional disability payments may apply. Typical payments are about two-thirds of your regular salary.

How to Check on Insurance

Get a copy of the home remodeling contractor’s insurance policy. If you like the contractor, don’t be shy, call the agent listed on the policy. Confirm the insurance policy is up to date. Take note of who you spoke to, date and time. Keep this information with your remodeling contractor’s estimate.

Certificate of Insurance

A certificate of insurance is a document used to provide information on specific insurance coverage. This certificate provides verification of the insurance. The certificate will include information of the types and limits of insurance coverage.

License

What is a Virginia Residential Contractor

Virginia “Residential building contractors” (Abbr: RBC) means those individuals whose contracts include construction, remodeling, repair, improvement, removal, or demolition on real property owned, controlled, or leased by another person of dwellings and townhouses, as defined in the USBC, including accessory buildings or structures on such property. The RBC classification does not provide for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas fitting services and does not allow construction, repair, or improvement, to commercial, industrial, institutional, or governmental use structures outside of dwellings and townhouses as defined in the USBC. The residential building classification includes but is not limited to the functions carried out by the following specialties for contracts of dwellings and townhouses, as defined by the USBC, and related accessory use buildings or structures: Concrete contracting Masonry contracting Home improvement contracting Painting and wallcovering contracting Industrialized building contracting Roofing contracting Landscape service contracting Swimming pool

contracting http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Boards/Contractors/A501-27REGS.pdf – Page 5

Pool Removal Process

Pool Removal Contractors Should Provide:

  1. Detailed Written Estimates with a Fixed Price
  2. Copy of Active Contractor License
  3. Copy of Up To Date Contractor Insurance
  4. References & Project Photos

Always Contact Ms. Utility / 811

Miss Utility Logo, Always Call First Before You Dig

What is Ms. Utility? Miss Utility is the organization that coordinates the marking of utility lines. The marking of utility lines is a FREE Service. This service is provided to prevent utility line damage by excavation or demolition work. The lines are marked with colored paint. Each utility line has an assigned paint color. It is important to understand what these marks mean. The APWA (American Public Works Association) has a uniform color code:

  1. RED – Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit, and Lighting Cables.
  2. YELLOW – Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum, or Gaseous Material.
  3. ORANGE – Communication, Alarm or Signal Lines, Cables, or Conduit.
  4. BLUE – Potable Water.
  5. GREEN – Sewers and Drain Lines.
  6. WHITE – Proposed Excavation Limits or Route.

How Long Does It Take To Mark Underground Utility Lines

In Virginia the “Miss Utility Law”, requires that Miss Utility be called 48 hours in advance of planned excavation work to allow time for marking, the marks be respected and protected, and that excavation be completed carefully.

In Maryland & Washington, DC everyone digging must give notice at least 2 full business days prior to the day they plan to start work. The day of the call is not counted as one of these days.

Dial 811

Calling 811 automatically routes you directly to the one call center in your area within the United States. Some states accept requests online from homeowners, contractors and other construction service providers.

Hand Digging

When all utilities lines are marked, you can hand dig within 24 inches on either side of the marks. If you are working parallel to utility lines, hand digging is allowed within 48 inches.

Avoid Fines & Repair Costs

Penalties for Violating the Miss Utility Laws include repair costs, and civil penalties up to $2,500 per violation as well as three times the actual repair cost of the damaged utilities, plus punitive damages up to $10,000 per incident.

Renew Your Markings

Utility line markings are generally good for two weeks. Keep Ms. Utility compliance in force until your excavation or demolition project are complete. Excavation damage can cause injury, loss of life and environmental damage. It also causes interruptions to vital services and can involve tremendous repair costs. Be sure to check your state laws for specific information.

Project Procedure

Process

The process outlined below illustrates the initial pool removal start.

  1. Mobilize to the site.
  2. Remove a section of fence for access on back side of the home.
  3. Disconnect swimming pool electrical and or gas appliances.
  4. Remove the swimming pool pump, pool mechanical equipment and pool heater.
  5. Pump water out of the existing pool.
  6. Provide concrete demolition to the very bottom of the existing pool for drainage and water flow.
  7. Invite your local inspector to the job site for your Backfill Pre-Inspection approval.
  8. Actual Pool Demolition

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With the preliminary pool removal work complete, you can now move on to demolition. This is where heavy equipment is used to accomplish the tasks listed below. The tasks will require skill, precision and safety. Always use personal safety equipment. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is protective clothing, helmet, goggles and ear protection. This equipment is a must with construction demolition. This equipment protects the wearer’s body from injury and or infection.

  1. Demo existing concrete sidewalk surrounding the pool.
  2. Place demoed concrete sidewalk into existing pool opening.
  3. Demo concrete pool perimeter edge a minimum of 36 inches below top of coping/grade.
  4. Place demoed concrete edge material into existing pool area.
  5. Install geotextile fabric (stabilization sheet) for soil stabilization.
  6. Haul off pool pump, water filter system and other pool items.

Backfill Pool

  1. Provide for clean backfill and track material into remaining pool area.
  2. Tamp the backfill material every 10” – 12” material layer/lifts (placement of backfill material).

Final Grading & Clean Up

Backyard restored with inground swimming pool removal

  1. Rough grade the entire pool removal project and disturbed project areas.
  2. Grade and level the pool removal project area to a uniform depth.
  3. Provide best possible drainage with existing grades (existing landscaping elevations).
  4. Sculpt and smooth out the land area for enhanced beauty.
  5. Aerate the top layer of the soil area (allows of seed germination).
  6. Apply seed and straw mat for new grass lawn or install grass sod (usually a more expensive option).
  7. Re-install existing fence.
  8. Pick up and haul away all project debris.
  9. Provide for final walk about and inspection.
  10. Collect any remaining project debris for a completed and great looking project.

Fill Dirt Delivery & Sales Work

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As you read below, you will discover the 12 steps for a successful fill dirt delivery. The 12 steps below highlight the important dirt delivery procedures. Only a competent fill dirt material provider can provide a successful delivery. A reliable process to take fill dirt delivery orders allows for a smooth delivery process. Success with your material delivery is the objective. Understanding the delivery process empowers you for a successful fill dirt delivery. Read below the 12 steps for a successful fill dirt delivery and sales process.

Be On Guard

The procedure below illustrates the fill dirt delivery process. Your knowledge of the delivery process from the placing of your order to successful delivery is important. Listen for the request for information listed below. Failure by the service provider to ask or complete the basic tasks below, could spell disaster. If this occurs, please think twice about placing your fill dirt delivery order. Only order fill dirt materials from competent fill dirt providers. You do not need the aggravation with poor quality fill dirt materials & delivery service.

Fill Dirt, Topsoil Material Quality Check – Daily

Daily inspection of the material quality is a must. Inclement weather can affect the quality of the material. Rain and snow can make for poor fill dirt quality. Ask questions about the available material. The quality of the material needs to meet your expectations and standards. Proper material delivered to your property is key. You need to receive the fill dirt material you want.

Material Quantity Check – Daily

Hands holding and checking on topsoil quality

Material quantity is as important as quality. Don’t order fill dirt from a provider who is out of stock. You want to maintain consistency of fill dirt material for project delivery. You want a quality product and enough quantity on hand to order more. Knowing the fill dirt supplier has quality and quantity fill dirt material can give you confidence with your purchase. Confidence with your purchase allows you the peace of mind your deserve. Make your fill dirt material purchase from a professional fill dirt provider.

How To Take Your Fill Dirt Order

After placing your fill dirt order, customer service/dispatch will follow up with a phone call. The dispatch team will check Google Maps for additional delivery information. Dispatch wants to confirm your address and fill dirt type and delivery location. This is critical for your fill dirt delivery success.

Written Delivery Details

Fill dirt delivery details are written on your purchase order. Written details are written down for proper documentation and allow for a successful delivery of material, which is job one.

Delivery Details For Drivers

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These delivery details written on your delivery order are made available to the driver and the dispatcher.

Additional Information For Fill Dirt Delivery Success

In the past customers have place an X marks on the grass with paint. Sometimes customers have posted a sign stapled to a wooden stake with the phrase “dirt here”. Customers have taken photos of grass painted with X’s or staked out signs and sent them to our dispatch team. We have received this information by text or by email. Additional delivery location information helps everyone. This can avoid the need for anyone to be on site at time of delivery.

Operations Manager

With the delivery details documented on your purchase order, we can speak with the Operations Manager. With the delivery details (photos, specific notes, days, time, location, etc.), we can make plans for delivery. The operations manager can now speak with the driver/drivers and will provide him/her with your unique delivery details. As a general rule, drivers are provided with of your fill dirt order information.

Dump Truck Inspections

The dump truck driver can now move on to his/her pre-trip dump truck inspection procedure. The pre-trip truck inspection includes, oil fluid check, fuel level check, brakes, lights, tarp, tires, hydraulic fluid, bleeding of the all the air lines, to mention a just a few. Truck inspections are done daily and allow for a safe fill dirt delivery. Inspected trucks are a must for you and our community.

Dump Truck Off Loading

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Drivers now have your paperwork and have completed their dump truck inspection. The driver can now move to the loading area. The driver presents your paperwork to the loader operator. The loader operator now loads the dump truck with the correct type and quantity of ordered fill dirt material.

Driver Departure Check

The driver checks the loaded material and extends the tarp over the truck bed. The dump truck tarp secures the material from the wind. With this procedure complete, the driver can walk around the truck and broom off any loose material. The driver is now free to move off site and begin his journey to your property location.

Delivery Arrival

The driver now proceeds to your location, knowing your address, location for material placement and quantity to be delivered. When the driver arrives at your location, he/she will check for tree branches, wires & any overhead obstructions. The driver will double check the address and can now back into the driveway with your fill dirt material. As the driver begins to raise the dump bed, he/she will double check for overhead obstructions. With the successful off loading of your fill dirt material, the driver will lower the bed.

Clean the Dump Truck & Return

Call to action for dump truck loading and haul off work.

The driver can now secure the truck with it’s air brakes. The driver dismounts and can walk around the truck and broom off any and all loose fill dirt from the truck bed. With a clean and empty dump truck, the driver can now return to the loading location. On the return back, the driver knows he has completed successful fill dirt delivery. For a proven delivery process order your fill dirt today contact Dirt Connections.

Information For Your Benefit

The procedure listed above is for your benefit. The list allows you to know what is takes for a successful delivery. You need to feel confident with who you are dealing with. Confidence with the fill dirt material provider is key. Confidence with your material supplier will give you the peace of mind you deserve. For a successful fill dirt delivery contact Dirt Connections, Right Here, Right Now.

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  2. Home Improvements After A Pool Removal
  3. How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace in Your Backyard
  4. Build a Bench Around a Tree
  5. New Ground Level Deck
  6. Best Landscaping Ideas After Your Inground Pool Removal

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The Dirt Connections Team, can provide you with a licensed and insured contractor. We manage in excess of 300 dump trucks daily. Dirt Connections, provides for inground swimming pool removal, dump truck hauling, fill dirt & topsoil delivery and additional heavy construction services. We are licensed and insured to provide services in Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia. If you have any questions, please send us an email at info@dirtconnections.com.

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C Hannon
C Hannon
16:27 02 Jan 19
Chuck is a master communicator. Great quality dirt, quick responses to all my inquiries. highly recommended. Will be using Dirt Connections again in the future for more fill/top soil needs.
Daniel Chaney
Daniel Chaney
20:57 22 Nov 17
Chuck Moore at Dirt Connections really goes above and beyond to help his customers with all their trucking needs! My company, Benchmark Utility Services, has used Dirt Connections for many jobs and they always deliver for us!
Chris Mihm
Chris Mihm
20:49 08 Sep 16
Dirt Connections is amazing. I had a few people string me along promising good quality fill dirt but never delivering. Dirt Connections showed up at 7am the next morning! We discussed my unique needs. He told me I needed twice as much as my contractor suggested. He was correct. Dirt showed up same day! Would strongly recommend.
John D
John D
22:45 16 Sep 16
Chuck did a great job getting fill dirt for my project. He was able to help me meet a deadline. Highly recommend.
DJ Sweater
DJ Sweater
15:54 23 Feb 16
Chuck does a great job at taking care of customers. He walked us through the whole process, and made us feel at home about our siding and brick repair. I am going to call Chuck and Dirt Connections about our future bathroom and concrete driveway remodeling as well. Great guy, great company, thanks Chuck!
Jonathan Gessert
Jonathan Gessert
18:01 17 Dec 15
I gave Dirt Connections a call about a week ago to see what they could do about remodeling the bathroom at my house. Chuck answered the phone, was extremely polite and knowledgeable, and pointed me in the right direction! I thought the quote was very affordable, and will be recommending him to my friends. 5 out of 5 stars.
Sandra Maxey
Sandra Maxey
21:50 03 Feb 16
If you are looking for quality home improvements, this is the company for you. They were on time, courteous and went beyond our expectations with the addition they did for us. Would recommend them highly and definitely use them again!
David C. Roseman
David C. Roseman
15:16 29 May 18
My experience with Dirt Connections has been excellent. Chuck Moore is quite professional, and his personal service and attention to detail in arranging the right fill material is impressive.
mpgary21090
mpgary21090
14:10 04 Jun 18
We used this company to haul dirt for a pool dig out of Bethesda Md. They did an outstanding job. Thank you Chuck for making this work on short notice.
Michael Loper
Michael Loper
23:03 16 Jun 18
On behalf of the Trustees of Bruen Chapel United Methodist Church, I see hallmarks of this project (filling a 6 foot sinkhole) by Dirt Connections as the contractor's extremely prompt response and the thorough accomplishment of the work. The project was wrapped up much faster than I had estimated, given the issues that heavy rain has caused all over Fairfax County.
Miri Birk
Miri Birk
21:35 16 Jul 18
Excellent service. Quick delivery. good clean fill dirt. And the price was right.
Laura Bryan
Laura Bryan
17:38 01 Aug 18
I worked with Chuck who was VERY accommodating. He worked hard to get me clean fill which is not guaranteed. He was easy to get a hold of and quick to respond. If I ever need dirt again this is where I will go.
Brett Gerard
Brett Gerard
15:02 15 Aug 18
This is the second time I've worked with Chuck. The service is stellar A+, very organized, on-time and they are flexible on delivery. The fill dirt is clean. Chuck goes above and beyond to service his clients and most of all I appreciate they level of communication. This level of service is difficult to find in NOVA.
Chuck Jones
Chuck Jones
13:48 24 Aug 18
LandArt Associates, LLC utilizes Dirt Connections services whenever performing projects in the Northern VA/DC area. We have used them on small and large projects and the service is always outstanding. It is always a welcome relief when you have a company that is consistently dependable.
Shannon Frazier
Shannon Frazier
23:18 04 Sep 18
Our delivery was placed in the wrong location. Chuck made sure the mistake was corrected quickly and went the extra mile. Very responsive and professional. Highly recommend.
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VIRGINIA TICER BAECHLER
16:19 29 Sep 18
Chuck Moore and his staff have helped our family with multiple projects, including moving, snow removal, and water remediation! They're always willing to help, and they do so quickly and professionally! We would strongly recommend them to anyone needing any of their services! Thank you for everything, Chuck!!
Chris Myers
Chris Myers
14:00 09 Dec 18
Great service, great dirt, all around great experience! They even helped me think through what I needed to do after the dirt arrived.
Christian Chopitea
Christian Chopitea
22:31 11 Dec 18
Working with them was a remarkable experience, starting with the communication, punctuality, the delivery and the quality of soil. Everything was coordinated precisely to my expectations. Highly recommend if you are in need of soil.
Taylor Pereira
Taylor Pereira
14:25 12 Dec 18
Chuck is the man! He’s been working with my husband and our trucking business for months and has never let us down! Awesome guy, great businessman, and a great connection to have.
mike row
mike row
14:47 09 Jan 19
Chuck took the time to walk me through the entire process. He met with me multiple times and was on site the first day the dirt was delivered to help coordinate dirt placement. I would not hesitate to use him in the future.
Thomas Mathew
Thomas Mathew
19:18 13 Feb 19
Chuck was great to work with! Responds quickly and very flexible to meet any request. Highly recommend!
Heather Lowell
Heather Lowell
14:37 06 Mar 19
I had such a fantastic experience working with Chuck at Dirt Connections, and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone for any project. I contracted with Chuck to remove an old pool at our new home. During our first call, he clearly explained both options for the project, and he was the first contractor I brought out after we closed on the home. Chuck was so helpful and informative, and the price he quoted me so reasonable, that I didn't meet with anyone else. I honestly didn't (and still don't) think there could be anyone more customer-oriented or easier to work with than Chuck and his workers/subcontractors. The guys who came to the project site were so kind, helpful, respectful, and communicative. They checked in with me on each step, and at the beginning and end of each day. They cleaned the site thoroughly at the end, including pressure washing my driveway, and even my husband (who'd wanted to keep the pool) had to admit they did an amazing job and graded the yard so well afterward. I even found out after they'd left on the last day that the guys had hauled my empty trashcans back up from the curb for me just to be nice! Chuck knows his stuff, hires great people, and is so kind and easy to work with. If I had the opportunity again, I would definitely work with him on any project his company handles. Highly recommended!
James Imoehl
James Imoehl
12:05 12 Mar 19
Dirt Connections is great! Chuck is reliable and responsive and was able to get me all the dirt I needed for my job. Also willing to discuss other projects and reasonably priced. Overall great team and plan on using them again!
Dean
Dean
12:50 25 Mar 19
If you're looking for affordable fill dirt/top soil, excellent customer service, and responsiveness - Chuck at Dirt Connections is your guy! Our dirt needs made our project stressful, but Chuck was there to walk us thru the whole process and ensured we were taken case of, and he was available to answer any questions - even during evening hours and on Sundays. If you come across Dirt Connections during your search - look no further, Chuck is your guy. Thanks Chuck!
Bill Dawson
Bill Dawson
12:32 27 Mar 19
Chuck was great and very friendly. He worked with me to get an order filled quickly and the dirt was delivered as promised. Chuck kept me in the loop during each step of the way. Definitely recommend working with him.
Alfonso Guillen
Alfonso Guillen
22:14 15 Apr 19
Great professional company, contracted for for some gravel and grading to extend driveway and did an outstanding job. Thank you very much for the work done!!!
Sue Noe
Sue Noe
18:09 02 May 19
I didn't need as much dirt as the driver brought. He was so nice and friendly and delivered just the amount I needed. Very easy to work with from start to finish!!
Nick Rosenau
Nick Rosenau
16:14 24 May 19
I had a wonderful experience with Dirt Connections. It couldn't have been any easier or faster. Chuck contacted me immediately after I placed my order and had the dirt delivered to me in less than 24 hours. I would highly recommend this service!
Michael Burkhardt
Michael Burkhardt
11:47 11 Jun 19
We hired Dirt Connections for an inground pool demolition and they were fantastic. These are good folks that made us feel confident that the job would be done well and it was. It wasn't cheap but it was definitely money well spent.They came out to survey the job for an estimate within a couple days of my request. Chuck was very personable and professional, clearly describing everything they would be doing and answering many questions I hadn't even thought of. The next day I had the proposal in my inbox with the cost and, again, clearly describing the job and what I could expect from them and it was very easy to read and understand. Very shortly after I accepted the proposal Martir called and we arranged payment (made very convenient) and he got the permit request in right away. As for the crew, they were on time or early, answered any questions I had, were a pleasure to have around, and were right on schedule completing the job. They were thoughtful as well, among other touches making sure to grade the new dirt (soon to be new yard) so rain water would flow correctly to avoid pooling and when they left on the last day everything was cleaned up including sweeping the dirt off of the end of the driveway.
Daniel Tanner
Daniel Tanner
17:04 06 Aug 19
I contacted Chuck because I needed 15 loads of dirt for a rather large project in my backyard. I can’t say enough good things about my experience. Not only did he save me thousands off what I was quoted by local companies in Stafford County. His follow up in making sure everything was on time and completed is a rarity in today’s world. If you need dirt and you live in northern Virginia I highly suggest calling them.
Matt Plunkett
Matt Plunkett
15:45 17 Nov 19
I had a great overall experience working with Chuck. I spent weeks searching for a company that could strengthen and raise my foundation approx. 2 inch. Dirt connections was able to execute this job on time, beyond expectations, and at a fair price. Chuck is very knowledgable and has a ton of experience in the industry. He cares about the success of the customer and is honest with expectations. I would definitely recommend Dirt Connections for your foundation/structural needs. I plan to work with them on future projects.
Frank Herring
Frank Herring
14:21 28 Feb 20
Chuck and Co. were responsive and careful to help develop the scope of the need for my project. The instructions to receive the load were explicit and they made sure I knew what I was getting. The delivery (1/2 truckload) was timely and as promised.
Jackson Taylor
Jackson Taylor
01:11 07 Apr 20
Chuck and his team were simply great. I needed fill dirt for repairing some torn up pastures. I got 30 truck loads and Chuck was always responsive and informative about the process and details. I will definitely use Dirt Connections again.
Matthew Gill
Matthew Gill
17:53 15 May 20
Chuck over at Dirt Connections is excellent. He quickly arranged for a drop off of fill dirt, and was courteous all the while. On the day of the drop off, I requested an alteration to the original order, which he took in stride. Chuck is not only honest, but he comes across as a good person - the opposite of which I had read about fill dirt movers. I highly recommend anyone needing dirt for their yards/jobs to use Dirt Connections.
Thomas Kagan
Thomas Kagan
17:06 16 Jun 20
Special thanks to Chuck for helping me plan my patio project, He took time out of his day to e-mail me the details of what it would take for me to build a DIY brick patio. This was all at no cost, he was just trying to be helpful. I'm saving his contact info and will be using him for all furture services.
Brad Bauer
Brad Bauer
15:43 28 Jun 20
Worked with Chuck to get 3 loads of fill dirt delivered in short notice. Drivers were good and dumped exactly where I asked. No issues. Will be ordering more!
Wilfido Gonzalez
Wilfido Gonzalez
00:40 11 Aug 20
I meet Chuck and he is a very professional person he let me know how to do my project with professionalism I am very happy to find him and I can recommended him to anyone who needs his services he will direct you on the right path ones again thank you chuck for your help I will call you again for any future service.
David Snyder
David Snyder
16:51 01 Sep 20
This review concerns my use of Dirt Connections, 11325 Random Hills Rd #360, Fairfax, VA 22030. I first them in 2018. I spoke to Chuck Moore and have dealt with him on various projects over the past two years. In all, I have received 60 truckloads of fill dirt. After spreading all that fill dirt, I also ended up with a pile of ricks that I couldn’t use. I then called two different places for estimates to remove the rocks. One estimate was foe $2500 and the other was for nearly $3000. No Thank You!At that point - around the first week of August, 2020 I contacted Chuck Moore as I was in need of about 10 more truckloads of fill dirt. As I was discussing this with him I snarked that I didn’t need to add to my $3000 pile of rocks. From that moment on my life just got a lot better. Chuck expressed his concern and asked if he could come to my house and look at the rock pile. I agreed and when he saw the rocks he said he would take care of the problem. On Sunday, August 30, 2020 Chuck showed up at my house with a bobcat and a rock bucket and completely solved my rock problem.It is so very rare to encounter people like Chuck any more. It seems that many if not most businesses have carried “caveat emptor“ to the extreme. Not so here. It has been my privilege to deal with an honorable human being - Chuck Moore. Thank you.
Gary Van Horn
Gary Van Horn
22:10 21 Oct 20
Dirt Connections was a pleasure to do business with. Their customers service was outstanding. I needed 25 truck loads of backfill and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Highly recommended.
fiona mahar
fiona mahar
15:52 21 Aug 20
Price competitive and good customer service. They coordinated with our crews to make sure they delivered the dirt we ordered right when we needed it.
David Edwards
David Edwards
13:28 22 Jan 21
My wife and I are in the process of building our forever home and I wanted some professional help / education on our driveway. Chuck did exactly that! The guy was like talking to one of my buddies. He was very knowledgeable and very professional. He told me what to do and what not to do from what I'd been told by others. Chuck is about doing the job correctly and that doesn't always mean overspending for unnecessary steps. If you need help with your project, I would suggest talking with Chuck.
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