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London's Land Improvements
4.9(
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Serving Long Neck, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent customer service and excellent job! London responded quickly with a competitive estimate to remove a large metal shed from my property. The work was scheduled within a few weeks. The job was done carefully and quickly. I was impressed with the efficiency - from start to finish. They took care not to damage the grass with the equipment and thoroughly cleaned up the site."
Shed
Concrete removal
Spread of top soil
Final grade
1

+97

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brandywine Tree & Shrub
4.7(
96
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Serving Long Neck, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
Chiptruck
stumpgrinder
Lawn Protection
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JR Construction
4.7(
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Serving Long Neck, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with the work Bill and his crew did. All were very pleasant and professional. They were able to do a final cleanup from over the winter, removing all sticks and leaves. Following that They weeded, raked, installed edging, applied and spread mulch. Did a final cleanup of the mulch, driveway and walk areas before leaving. Very happy with the job they did. I would recommend this company and I would hire them again."
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Deputy Earth Works
5.0(
4
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Serving Long Neck, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jay from Deputy Earthworks did an amazing job digging behind the hvac system to get to the basement crawl space floor where water was seeping through. He repaired it inside the crawlspace and on the outside and then put all the dirt back in the hole he dug and replaced the stones. Jay did a superb job and was very No more water seepage. Thank you Hay for a A plus job!!reasonably priced. Hire Hat you will be extremely satisfied as I was. He goes above and beyond your expectations!!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Against The Grain Lawn Care
5.0(
1
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Serving Long Neck, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Against The Grain Lawn Care was started in 2021 on the belief that the lawn care industry needed a new focus-YOU. Everything we do focuses on how we can better serve and exceed client expectations.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MJ Home Services LLC
4.0(
361
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Serving Long Neck, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called MJ Homes Services to request mold testing at my residence. They responded to my request within in a 24 hour period. I received a quote promptly after the test was completed. I am so impressed with the services of this company."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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