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Avatar for London's Land Improvements
London's Land Improvements
4.9(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Shorescapes
4.8(
68
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Communication through out the build was great. The final product exceeded our expectation and we are very happy with the end product. Beautiful deck done right! We will hire them again for our next outdoor project."
Bethany Beach
Sod install
Back yard paver walkway
drainage install
landscape

+59

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JR Construction
4.7(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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BLOOM FACILITY SOLUTIONS LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with Bloom Facility Solutions! They were professional, friendly, and did an amazing job cleaning my home. Everything looked and smelled fresh when they were finished, and you could tell they really paid attention to the little details. Communication was easy, they showed up on time, and the whole process was stress free. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable cleanup company and will be using them again."
Move-out Clean
Move-out Clean
Move-out Clean
Move-out Clean
Move-out Clean

+5

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
L. Serman Excavating
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

With over 5 years experience serving the Parsonsburg area, L Serman Excavating is your solution for all your excavation needs. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Air Temp Solutions
4.7(
59
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They called to set up appt. and were very courteous and professional. The day of the service call they emailed and phone to see if we could do it earlier (as we were worried) and they met us to do the inspection. They were thorough and they determined it was not a sewer issue. The service call (reasonable priced) was well worth our peace of mind. They did NOT try to sell us extra services or inspections we didn't need. We'd call them again with an issue in a heartbeat. Highly recommended from a customer service perspective."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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 easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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