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Avatar for London's Land Improvements
London's Land Improvements
4.9(
17
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Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired London and his crew for a project at a property in Dagsboro, DE. Great follow up, reasonable quote, showed up when they said they would, cleaned up after and the work was perfect! What more can I say? Hire them!!!"
Shed
Concrete removal
Spread of top soil
Final grade
1

+97

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brandywine Tree & Shrub
4.7(
96
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Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The 4-man team arrived on time and went to work! The tree was very awkward to reach and so a crane was used. Each man was skilled & professional. I was truly impressed — a thorough and safe job — a major effort, really well done -- in about 4 hours. I highly recommend Brandywine Tree & Shrub."
Chiptruck
stumpgrinder
Lawn Protection
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Shorescapes
4.8(
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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

+58

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Against The Grain Lawn Care
5.0(
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Serving Millville, 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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Air Temp Solutions
4.7(
59
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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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MJ Home Services LLC
4.0(
361
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Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After having some pretty bad rains in the Baltimore area and my tenants informing me that the basement was leaking i searched out a few different companies and found MJ Home Services they have incredible reviews everywhere. Melissa was great and so were the guys that did the work. They sent me pictures over throughout the entire process and everything was done through email which made it so much easier for me. So far so good there's no leaking and my tenants are extremely happy . I would definitely hire MJ Home Services again."
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+9

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Rightway Waterproofing Co
4.4(
236
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Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did the entire basement (complete perimeter "french drain", 2 sump pumps, etc). Al and his crew were phenomenal. Professional, clean (which is something for this type of work), and responsible. His crew came to work, knocking out everything in less than 2 days. I like to do things correctly and only once. While he was not the cheapest, his name says it all - it was done the RIGHT WAY. His services were second to none including the expert advice. The only company I will ever use and he is the only establishment you should consider."
Drilling weep holes
Crawlspace encapsulation
Severe mold problem
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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JR Construction
4.7(
13
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Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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