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DDC Property Maintenance LLC
4.4(
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wilson prepped the pad for our barndominium, installed our bioswale, helped with tree removal, Installed our septic, and did our driveway for our custom home build. He was great with dealing with the county for us and made things smooth and easy. All work exceeded our expectations. Great guy and it was great to support a small local family in our area."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Bayside excavation & Hauling
5.0(
2
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent excavation company. They do some of the best and clean work around. Highly recommended. Also a great company to work for."
Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Air Temp Solutions
4.7(
59
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I intially called for Heater Tune Up. The Technician (Jared) and I both heard the sound the Heater Blower was making and he was quick to diaginos the problem. He was upfront and honest about the Repair needed and the cost. Jared was quick, clean and efficient. I was very impressed. Great job Jared."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Rightway Waterproofing Co
4.4(
236
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All went well except for one misunderstanding, which I covered with another subcontractor. Project, as finished, is/will be almost completely invisible, which they went out of their way to help me accomplish. Very happy with price and job. And, most important, my basement is now dry!"
Drilling weep holes
Crawlspace encapsulation
Severe mold problem
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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C & D'S INSTALLERS
4.3(
39
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Credit card accepted

"Everything was excellent. The team identified the hole in our pool liner. On the day of replacing the liner, identified a potentially severe issue with the structure of the pool. Provided a recommendation for a replacement pool. Proceeded to remove the old pool and excavate the land in preparation for construction of the new pool. Once the new pool arrived, they constructed the pool and constructed new outline landscaping around the pool. We are now the envy of our neighbors who have all watched and gazed in amazement at our new backyard oasis. For all of your pool needs, this is who you need to contact ASAP."
completed back fill
Finished Wooden Outline Border Landscaping
Laying the 6 Mil Plastic for the Weed & Water Control around the Pool for the Commercial Black Border Outline Landscaping Project
Prepping the Pool for the Commercial Black Border Outline Landscaping Project
Start of the Backfill process

+33

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Thomas Brothers LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are AWSOME. Work is done correctly and on time. Always answered my questions and help me understand what’s going on and the process. Couldn’t be happier with their work and customer service."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arius Builders and Engineers LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Saed and his team helped me with two different projects in my home, one was to remove our load bearing kitchen wall and the other was to create a vaulted ceiling in the living room by removing the ceiling joists. They handled both the permitting documentation and the construction work. They completed the work quickly and did everything they said they would. Saed and his brother are very easy-going guys, and I would highly recommend them."
Foundation Plan
New Kitchen
Prepped the kitchen for sanding and hardwood restoration
Masonry Depot Structural Elevations
Truss shoring support

+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stable Works LLC
4.8(
10
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Serving Smyrna, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have had serveral remolding project. Being a single female I never felt comfortable and sometimes they took shortcuts. The Stableworks crew was extremely professional and explained each part of the process. I recommend this company highly."
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel

+8

Response time6 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

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