Multi-level two-tier paver patio with curved steps and sitting walls — Ridgestone Excavating

Engineered earthwork.
Built-to-last hardscape.

Foundation excavation, retaining walls, custom patios, and drainage solutions for residential, commercial, and government clients across the Roanoke Valley. Serving 600+ projects and counting since 2012.

VA Class A Licensed $2M General Liability 4.9★ Google Rating 14 Years In Business

What we do

Excavation, hardscape, and landscape — with the equipment and crew to handle the heavy stuff in-house.

Excavation — dirt work, drainage, clearing

All excavation

Excavation & Site Work

Foundation excavation, trenching, footers, and precision dirt work for residential and commercial builds.

Foundations Trenching Footers

Grading & Land Leveling

Rough and finish grading that drains correctly the first time, no callbacks.

Rough Grade Finish Grade Pad Prep

Drainage Solutions

French drains, swales, and yard drainage engineered for the Roanoke Valley's clay soil.

French Drains Swales Catch Basins

Land Clearing

Selective and full clearing for new builds, fence lines, and view corridors.

Selective Stump Removal Brush Hogging

Hardscape — patios, walls, walkways

All hardscape

Retaining Walls

Engineered segmental and natural stone walls with geogrid where the slope demands it.

Segmental Natural Stone Geogrid

Custom Patios

Paver, flagstone, and travertine patios built on properly prepared base.

Paver Flagstone Travertine

Walkways & Stonework

Curved and linear walkways, steps, and feature stonework that lasts decades.

Walkways Steps Pillars

Hardscape Construction

Complete design-build from concept to final placement. Permits, engineering, and inspections handled.

Design-Build Permits Engineered

Landscape — install, renovate, plant

All landscape

Landscape Installation

New landscape installs designed around your home's architecture and exposure.

Design Plantings Beds

Landscape Renovation

Tear-out and refresh of overgrown or aging landscapes.

Refresh Replant Restore

Planting

Trees, shrubs, and perennials sourced from regional growers.

Trees Shrubs Perennials

Mulch & Decorative Rock

Bulk mulch, river rock, and decorative stone delivered and installed.

Mulch River Rock Stone

What clients say

★★★★★
They moved a serious amount of dirt on a tight lot above Mill Mountain and the finish grade was dialed. Drainage has been flawless through two wet springs.
Mark D. South Roanoke, VA · Grading + Drainage
★★★★★
The retaining wall replaced a failing timber wall that had been there 25 years. New wall is engineered for the slope and looks like it belongs.
Jennifer K. Salem, VA · Retaining Wall
★★★★★
Patio, walkway, and a small sitting wall — done in nine working days. Crew was respectful of the property and cleaned up every night.
Tom & Lisa P. Smith Mountain Lake, VA · Hardscape Build

From first call to final walkthrough

Fixed-price quotes, single point of contact, two-year workmanship warranty in writing.

On-site Consult

We walk the property, measure, photograph, talk through goals, and flag site conditions before any quote leaves our office.

Design & Quote

Detailed scope and fixed-price quote within 5 business days. Engineering coordinated for walls and structural work.

Build

Single point of contact through the entire build. Daily cleanup. Photo updates if you're off-site.

Walkthrough & Warranty

Final walkthrough with you on-site. You get a two-year workmanship warranty in writing before we pull off.

Let's talk about your project.

Most consults take 20–40 minutes on-site. We'll walk the property, measure, and follow up with a fixed-price scope within 5 business days.

Phone (540) 529-3341 · Mon–Fri 7a–6p
Email hello@ridgestone.co
Area Roanoke Valley, Smith Mountain Lake, NRV
Response 1 business day, usually faster
License VA Class A #2705-XXXXXX

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Common questions

Do you handle permits and engineering for retaining walls? +

Yes. Walls over four feet in Roanoke County and most surrounding jurisdictions require an engineered design and permit. We coordinate the structural engineer, pull the permit, and schedule the inspections so you don't have to.

How far in advance should we book? +

Spring slots fill by February. Hardscape projects in summer book 6–10 weeks out. Drainage emergencies and commercial work we try to slot in faster — call and we'll be honest about the timeline.

Do you offer financing? +

For projects over $10k we work with a regional financing partner offering terms from 24 to 84 months for qualified homeowners. Mention it during the consult.

Are you licensed and insured? +

Class A contractor license #2705-XXXXXX in the Commonwealth of Virginia, $2M general liability, and full workers' comp. Certificates available on request before any work begins.

Do you service Smith Mountain Lake and Bedford County? +

Yes. We work the full Roanoke Valley plus Bedford, Hardy, and the Smith Mountain Lake corridor. For waterfront or lakefront projects we have specific shoreline experience.

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