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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
403 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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Sandbar Landscape & Construction LLC

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Sandbar Landscape & Construction LLC

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13 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sandbar Landscape & Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of 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.

Sandbar Landscape & Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of 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.


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B and A Home Improvement General Service

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B and A Home Improvement General Service

5.00(
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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(
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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(
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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


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HCE Site Maintenance

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HCE Site Maintenance

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

We are an Excavation and site maintenance contractor providing site work, excavation, labor, punch-out crews, concrete, sediment erosion control, sod, and landscaping for builders and developers. HCE installs hardscape, sod, and landscaping for homeowners.

"HCE was great and we love our new patio & firepit. They were very professional, got the job done perfectly, and were very helpful with our design."

Tracy B on August 2020

We are an Excavation and site maintenance contractor providing site work, excavation, labor, punch-out crews, concrete, sediment erosion control, sod, and landscaping for builders and developers. HCE installs hardscape, sod, and landscaping for homeowners.

"HCE was great and we love our new patio & firepit. They were very professional, got the job done perfectly, and were very helpful with our design."

Tracy B on August 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The Dover, DE homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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