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Hustle Construction

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Hustle Construction

4.86(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 local quotes requested

Welcome to Hustle Construction where we pride ourselves on our customer service and professional work. In business since 1985 with years of experience. We Do not offer dumpster services, just discarding of items. We have a MINIMUM of $250 for all services. Give us a call today and we will be happy to give you a free estimate!

"I hired Hustle Construction to help clean up my mom and dad’s property that had years of rocks, bricks, railroad ties, cinderblocks, and other debris piled up. I put an RFP on Angi, and Chris from Hustle responded quickly with a really fair bid. He kept in touch, showed up when he said he would, and brought his crew who worked super hard. They knocked the job out of the park! Honestly, I think the cleanup was a bit bigger than they expected, but Chris stuck to his price, which I really appreciated. I even gave them a little extra tip because they worked like a bunch of oxen. All in all, I’m very happy with how everything turned out. I’d gladly hire Hustle Construction again and definitely recommend them to anyone who needs honest, hardworking folks to get the job done right."

Michael F on August 2025

Welcome to Hustle Construction where we pride ourselves on our customer service and professional work. In business since 1985 with years of experience. We Do not offer dumpster services, just discarding of items. We have a MINIMUM of $250 for all services. Give us a call today and we will be happy to give you a free estimate!

"I hired Hustle Construction to help clean up my mom and dad’s property that had years of rocks, bricks, railroad ties, cinderblocks, and other debris piled up. I put an RFP on Angi, and Chris from Hustle responded quickly with a really fair bid. He kept in touch, showed up when he said he would, and brought his crew who worked super hard. They knocked the job out of the park! Honestly, I think the cleanup was a bit bigger than they expected, but Chris stuck to his price, which I really appreciated. I even gave them a little extra tip because they worked like a bunch of oxen. All in all, I’m very happy with how everything turned out. I’d gladly hire Hustle Construction again and definitely recommend them to anyone who needs honest, hardworking folks to get the job done right."

Michael F on August 2025


"Smooth removal of very large trees. Closed the street and used cherry picker to take the top out without damaging other trees. Great customer service."

Mary M on August 2020

The expert team with cutting edge equipment makes Brandywine Tree & Shrub your best resource for affordable tree removal and maintenance.

"Smooth removal of very large trees. Closed the street and used cherry picker to take the top out without damaging other trees. Great customer service."

Mary M on August 2020


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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.


Rons custom landscaping and hardscaping

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Rons custom landscaping and hardscaping

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Hi me and my crews are very good at what we do and how we do it. We love are work and so would you. What make are work better then others is that we do are work with proud honesty integrity we dont cut corners and throughout the project we like to keep our area clean nice and neat and we meet all deadlines. When we use are equipment, we dont tear your yard up we take the proper steps in place of boards to run it across so we dont tear up the yard and we try to keep great relationships with all our customers.

Hi me and my crews are very good at what we do and how we do it. We love are work and so would you. What make are work better then others is that we do are work with proud honesty integrity we dont cut corners and throughout the project we like to keep our area clean nice and neat and we meet all deadlines. When we use are equipment, we dont tear your yard up we take the proper steps in place of boards to run it across so we dont tear up the yard and we try to keep great relationships with all our customers.


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

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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


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


"100% satisfied. Had contracted with a less expensive option who decided they did not want to show up and work. Bradley @ Blue Cord had given me a quote but I was going cheap. After firing the first company, Blue Cord was able to come out the next day and do the work. Superior equipment, top notch customer service, and friendly smile, makes this a for certain hire next time. Check out their website, give them a call and don't look back. I have never been more pleased with an honest and professional contractor. Well done."

Michael C on October 2020

"100% satisfied. Had contracted with a less expensive option who decided they did not want to show up and work. Bradley @ Blue Cord had given me a quote but I was going cheap. After firing the first company, Blue Cord was able to come out the next day and do the work. Superior equipment, top notch customer service, and friendly smile, makes this a for certain hire next time. Check out their website, give them a call and don't look back. I have never been more pleased with an honest and professional contractor. Well done."

Michael C on October 2020


Move Makers

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Move Makers

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9 years of experience

***** HOME MOVERS & GENERAL LABOR CONTRACTORS ***** 5 STAR COMPANY ***** We have an Outstanding Team who Aspire to Compete for Great Service ***** An Awesome Crew of Team Leads and Moving Project Managers with the Training and Experience to Create a Smooth Transition for you and your Beloved Belongings ***** BOOK NOW to Secure an Industry Leading Crew, Local to You ***** CALL or hit the 'Visit Website' link to BOOK NOW

***** HOME MOVERS & GENERAL LABOR CONTRACTORS ***** 5 STAR COMPANY ***** We have an Outstanding Team who Aspire to Compete for Great Service ***** An Awesome Crew of Team Leads and Moving Project Managers with the Training and Experience to Create a Smooth Transition for you and your Beloved Belongings ***** BOOK NOW to Secure an Industry Leading Crew, Local to You ***** CALL or hit the 'Visit Website' link to BOOK NOW


Slayden's Excavating & Hauling LLC

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Slayden's Excavating & Hauling LLC

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Slayden's Excavating and Hauling specializes in residential and commercial asphalt paving. We properly prepare your new driveway or parking lot to insure that your new asphalt has just the right compaction and drainage. Whether you're a new or existing customer, sealcoating and striping is available for your project. Along with paving, we offer excavation services in and around Delmarva. We work with homeowners, business owners and other professional contractors all throughout the area to provide the best in excavation services! We focus on land development, as well as standard excavation projects such as lot clearing and land leveling. Slayden's is also a licensed MD marine contractor that specializes in rip-rap and living shorelines to prevent erosion. It can be used on any waterway or water containment where there is potential for water erosion. Rip-rap and living shorelines work by absorbing and deflecting the energy of waves before they reach the shoreline. No job is too big or small for Slayden's Excavating and Hauling LLC. Feel free to contact us for a quote on your project.

Slayden's Excavating and Hauling specializes in residential and commercial asphalt paving. We properly prepare your new driveway or parking lot to insure that your new asphalt has just the right compaction and drainage. Whether you're a new or existing customer, sealcoating and striping is available for your project. Along with paving, we offer excavation services in and around Delmarva. We work with homeowners, business owners and other professional contractors all throughout the area to provide the best in excavation services! We focus on land development, as well as standard excavation projects such as lot clearing and land leveling. Slayden's is also a licensed MD marine contractor that specializes in rip-rap and living shorelines to prevent erosion. It can be used on any waterway or water containment where there is potential for water erosion. Rip-rap and living shorelines work by absorbing and deflecting the energy of waves before they reach the shoreline. No job is too big or small for Slayden's Excavating and Hauling LLC. Feel free to contact us for a quote on your project.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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. 

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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