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Delaware Plumbing Professionals

4.66(
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Delaware Plumbing Professionals

4.66(
180
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
406 local quotes requested

We take great pride in being family owned and operated. Our mission is to provide our customers with exceptional service while delivering top-notch quality. Our reputation is based on the service and quality we provide, as well as the safety of our customers and their homes. We strive for transparency throughout your entire experience with our company and as well, promise to be upfront and honest. We treat your home like our home. Call us today for Better Service, Better Price, Better Value!

"They did a great job, although a little expense despite the fact that I had already bought the new faucet."

Lisa Z on April 2025

We take great pride in being family owned and operated. Our mission is to provide our customers with exceptional service while delivering top-notch quality. Our reputation is based on the service and quality we provide, as well as the safety of our customers and their homes. We strive for transparency throughout your entire experience with our company and as well, promise to be upfront and honest. We treat your home like our home. Call us today for Better Service, Better Price, Better Value!

"They did a great job, although a little expense despite the fact that I had already bought the new faucet."

Lisa Z on April 2025


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Millers Contractor Services LLC

5.00(
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Millers Contractor Services LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Millers Contractor Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very satisfied happy with the results. Since we?re elderly and on a fixed income the price was something we could afford Thank You"

Deborah T on November 2024

Millers Contractor Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very satisfied happy with the results. Since we?re elderly and on a fixed income the price was something we could afford Thank You"

Deborah T on November 2024


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B and A Home Improvement General Service

5.00(
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B and A Home Improvement General Service

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business, so call us today!

"Good quality people and I recommend them to anyone"

Curtis S on April 2024

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business, so call us today!

"Good quality people and I recommend them to anyone"

Curtis S on April 2024


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Bear Mountain Landworks

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Bear Mountain Landworks

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1 years of experience

Bear Mountain LandWorks is a veteran-owned excavation and land management company based in Milton, Delaware. Committed to delivering top-notch services with precision and integrity. Specializing in grading, demolition, excavation, drainage, and land clearing. We also offer full spectrum building of your new custom home, bringing years of residential building industry expertise to every project. What sets Bear Mountain LandWorks apart is our client-centered approach, ensuring personalized solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our team works with efficiency, using the latest equipment to complete jobs on time and within budget, while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. We are also committed to eco-conscious practices, reducing environmental impact while maximizing the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your property. As a veteran-owned business, we take pride in our strong work ethic, attention to detail, and dedication to serving our community with the same honor and discipline we brought to our military service. Bear Mountain LandWorks is more than just a contractor; we’re your partner in turning your land into the foundation for future success. From comprehensive land clearing and precise grading to junk removal and site preparation, we’re here to transform your vision into reality. Choose Bear Mountain LandWorks for results that stand the test of time.

Bear Mountain LandWorks is a veteran-owned excavation and land management company based in Milton, Delaware. Committed to delivering top-notch services with precision and integrity. Specializing in grading, demolition, excavation, drainage, and land clearing. We also offer full spectrum building of your new custom home, bringing years of residential building industry expertise to every project. What sets Bear Mountain LandWorks apart is our client-centered approach, ensuring personalized solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our team works with efficiency, using the latest equipment to complete jobs on time and within budget, while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. We are also committed to eco-conscious practices, reducing environmental impact while maximizing the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your property. As a veteran-owned business, we take pride in our strong work ethic, attention to detail, and dedication to serving our community with the same honor and discipline we brought to our military service. Bear Mountain LandWorks is more than just a contractor; we’re your partner in turning your land into the foundation for future success. From comprehensive land clearing and precise grading to junk removal and site preparation, we’re here to transform your vision into reality. Choose Bear Mountain LandWorks for results that stand the test of time.


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Palmer Enterprises LLC

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Palmer Enterprises LLC

4.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Free onsite estimate

We are a family owned company that is interested in making your visions a reality, no job is to big or to small. Things we offer: -Excavation, grading, trenching, etc. -Demolition, houses, barns, concrete, etc . -Landscaping, hardscaping, tree work, retaining walls etc. -Junk removal, Cars, house clean outs, property cleanups, etc.

"Overall they over promised and under delivered. The job was to grade my front yard and add a concrete step. The absolute minimal grading was completed, and the concrete was poured in the rain making the finish rough and dirty and the concrete leaked into the driveway. Had to contact multiple times to get the tent removed and concrete cleaned up. I do appreciate the grass that was put down. Definitely a little disappointed that the minimum was done. Wish I had only paid half up front so they would have come back quicker to complete the job."

Sue F on May 2024

We are a family owned company that is interested in making your visions a reality, no job is to big or to small. Things we offer: -Excavation, grading, trenching, etc. -Demolition, houses, barns, concrete, etc . -Landscaping, hardscaping, tree work, retaining walls etc. -Junk removal, Cars, house clean outs, property cleanups, etc.

"Overall they over promised and under delivered. The job was to grade my front yard and add a concrete step. The absolute minimal grading was completed, and the concrete was poured in the rain making the finish rough and dirty and the concrete leaked into the driveway. Had to contact multiple times to get the tent removed and concrete cleaned up. I do appreciate the grass that was put down. Definitely a little disappointed that the minimum was done. Wish I had only paid half up front so they would have come back quicker to complete the job."

Sue F on May 2024


Kemp Construction Services

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Kemp Construction Services

5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are an experience contracting company here to help you with any concrete, excavating and sewer and water line installation

"It went well"

Eugene E on November 2024

We are an experience contracting company here to help you with any concrete, excavating and sewer and water line installation

"It went well"

Eugene E on November 2024


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Takats and Son Concrete LLC

5.00(
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Takats and Son Concrete LLC

5.00(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

With experience dating back to the early 2000s, Takats & Son has been the go- to concrete specialists in our area! Meeting your needs in anything to do with stamped or broomed concrete driveways, walkways, patios, porches & so much more!! Residential and light commercial. We are a family owned business were we take pride in going the extra mile to make sure our customers are more than happy with the product they receive. Check out our services offered and call or check out our insta quote website to schedule a free estimate today!

"Andrew and Charlie the owners and there crew were great . They were very personable easy to work with and very explanatory .I am so pleased with the work that was done Andrew charlie and their crew worked very hard in 100 degree heat.i would highly recommend them and I will be using them again ."

Daniel K on August 2022

With experience dating back to the early 2000s, Takats & Son has been the go- to concrete specialists in our area! Meeting your needs in anything to do with stamped or broomed concrete driveways, walkways, patios, porches & so much more!! Residential and light commercial. We are a family owned business were we take pride in going the extra mile to make sure our customers are more than happy with the product they receive. Check out our services offered and call or check out our insta quote website to schedule a free estimate today!

"Andrew and Charlie the owners and there crew were great . They were very personable easy to work with and very explanatory .I am so pleased with the work that was done Andrew charlie and their crew worked very hard in 100 degree heat.i would highly recommend them and I will be using them again ."

Daniel K on August 2022


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Shore Construction Services, LLC

5.00(
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Shore Construction Services, LLC

5.00(
4
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer Delmarva a wide variety of services including, concrete pouring and repairs, excavation and demolition, and welding services. We are a small homegrown company based out of Dorchester county but serve the whole eastern shore of Delmarva.

"I am extremely pleased and I'm happy with service."

William K on January 2021

We offer Delmarva a wide variety of services including, concrete pouring and repairs, excavation and demolition, and welding services. We are a small homegrown company based out of Dorchester county but serve the whole eastern shore of Delmarva.

"I am extremely pleased and I'm happy with service."

William K on January 2021


Campbell Cuts

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Campbell Cuts

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

A full service property maintenance company specializing in Hardscape design and installation (interlocking pavers as well as natural stone), retaining walls, as well as landscaping and more. We are licensed, insured and always ensure a quality job to meet our customers needs and expectations. All patios are designed with SketchUp so we can convey our vision with our client clearly in 3D.

"Jobs well done, attention to every detail. Beautiful pavers, deck looked like new. Great work ethic. Beautiful product. Would hire again, very impressed. Highly recommended."

Janelle A on February 2020

A full service property maintenance company specializing in Hardscape design and installation (interlocking pavers as well as natural stone), retaining walls, as well as landscaping and more. We are licensed, insured and always ensure a quality job to meet our customers needs and expectations. All patios are designed with SketchUp so we can convey our vision with our client clearly in 3D.

"Jobs well done, attention to every detail. Beautiful pavers, deck looked like new. Great work ethic. Beautiful product. Would hire again, very impressed. Highly recommended."

Janelle A on February 2020


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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