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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC

4.93(
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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC

4.93(
143
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Here at Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC, we have years of experience in all environmental services. From oil spills to fuel tank removals/installations to soil and groundwater sampling. If your tank is leaking and you have vapors in your house, we are a state-certified contractor and our professionals know just how to help you. Call us today!

"Prompt and courteous service at a fair and reasonable price. Friendly technicians were respectful of the property and were done within a few hours. "

Bryan P on October 2025

Here at Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC, we have years of experience in all environmental services. From oil spills to fuel tank removals/installations to soil and groundwater sampling. If your tank is leaking and you have vapors in your house, we are a state-certified contractor and our professionals know just how to help you. Call us today!

"Prompt and courteous service at a fair and reasonable price. Friendly technicians were respectful of the property and were done within a few hours. "

Bryan P on October 2025

JS Tank Removal

4.95(
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JS Tank Removal

4.95(
86
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Welcome to JS Tank Removal! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Over good experience "

FARELL M on October 2025

Welcome to JS Tank Removal! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Over good experience "

FARELL M on October 2025

SAR Construction & Landscaping, LLC

4.84(
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SAR Construction & Landscaping, LLC

4.84(
25
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

At SAR Construction & Landscaping, LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customer's needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"SAR does great work. An intoxicated driver took out the culvert and rock flower bed in the front of our home. I had a hard time getting someone to give us an estimate and our neighbor gave us SARâ  s name. They gave us a fair price and the the project was completed in two days. The best part was that they do very neat work and I would recommend them to others."

Alex B on February 2023

At SAR Construction & Landscaping, LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customer's needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"SAR does great work. An intoxicated driver took out the culvert and rock flower bed in the front of our home. I had a hard time getting someone to give us an estimate and our neighbor gave us SARâ  s name. They gave us a fair price and the the project was completed in two days. The best part was that they do very neat work and I would recommend them to others."

Alex B on February 2023

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Crews and Associates Cleaning Service

4.92(
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Crews and Associates Cleaning Service

4.92(
13
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good, knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"I realized rather late that I was just plain over my head with the amount of snow dumped by the blizzard that just hit the area. I sent out several phone messages and/or emails (most voicemail boxes were full) to several businesses in the area. Gene was the only one to respond. I'm SO grateful he did. They were at my door the next morning, just as they said they would be and my driveway was cleared in no time! Very reasonably priced and very friendly; I highly recommend them!"

Lori B on January 2016

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good, knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"I realized rather late that I was just plain over my head with the amount of snow dumped by the blizzard that just hit the area. I sent out several phone messages and/or emails (most voicemail boxes were full) to several businesses in the area. Gene was the only one to respond. I'm SO grateful he did. They were at my door the next morning, just as they said they would be and my driveway was cleared in no time! Very reasonably priced and very friendly; I highly recommend them!"

Lori B on January 2016

Markool Heating & Cooling, LLC

4.68(
17
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Markool Heating & Cooling, LLC

4.68(
17
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to Markool Heating & Cooling. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text, or email today, and let us get started!

"Woke up this morning to my hvac leaking and contacted Markool. I have never used them before and was in a pinch. They fit me right in this morning and were out at my house within 2 hours. The tech stepped in the door and placed covers for his shoes so he did not track in any dirt which was impressive! The tech was very professional and super friendly. Problem was diagnosed and FIXED within an hour. The price was extremely reasonable to the point I was shocked in a good way (expecting a higher price). Anyways, I will most certainly be a returning customer. Thank you Markool Heating Cooling Plumbing."

Chase R on August 2024

Welcome to Markool Heating & Cooling. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text, or email today, and let us get started!

"Woke up this morning to my hvac leaking and contacted Markool. I have never used them before and was in a pinch. They fit me right in this morning and were out at my house within 2 hours. The tech stepped in the door and placed covers for his shoes so he did not track in any dirt which was impressive! The tech was very professional and super friendly. Problem was diagnosed and FIXED within an hour. The price was extremely reasonable to the point I was shocked in a good way (expecting a higher price). Anyways, I will most certainly be a returning customer. Thank you Markool Heating Cooling Plumbing."

Chase R on August 2024

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Ox Construction

4.83(
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Ox Construction

4.83(
12
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
13 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Ox construction has been in business since 2012 and specializes plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, drain cleaning, septic tank services, excavation, grading projects general construction, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Note ANY Previous reviews from Rich Lacy to OX construction are FALSE REVIEWS and not mine somebody hacked me and posted them. With that said I was highly impressed with Ox construction!! They were super Fast thy did a super job and were very affordable. "

Richard L on November 2025

Ox construction has been in business since 2012 and specializes plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, drain cleaning, septic tank services, excavation, grading projects general construction, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Note ANY Previous reviews from Rich Lacy to OX construction are FALSE REVIEWS and not mine somebody hacked me and posted them. With that said I was highly impressed with Ox construction!! They were super Fast thy did a super job and were very affordable. "

Richard L on November 2025

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Cutting-Edge Contracting

5.00(
3
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Cutting-Edge Contracting

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over a decade of experience, CUTTING-EDGE CONTRACTING LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent service and very professional. Price reasonable. Had my shed torn down. Will definitely hire them again for other projects."

Diana O on June 2025

With over a decade of experience, CUTTING-EDGE CONTRACTING LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent service and very professional. Price reasonable. Had my shed torn down. Will definitely hire them again for other projects."

Diana O on June 2025

CON EX, LLC

5.00(
2
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CON EX, LLC

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
66 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Concrete is our game. We take pride in our work and we strive to make sure every customer is satisfied. Offering the best products and service in the industry. Having over 20 combined years in the construction industry Con Ex is professional and gets the job done right the first time.

"First class all the way! Professional, highly competent and fair. Will recommend John to anyone I know. I had a well leak and a prior firm came out and gave me an outrageous quote for a solution that would not have addressed the problem. I reached out to Conex to do excavation to better assess the problem and not only did he get out quickly to do the excavation he was also able to diagnose and fix the issue at a lower cost. "

Gene F on May 2025

Concrete is our game. We take pride in our work and we strive to make sure every customer is satisfied. Offering the best products and service in the industry. Having over 20 combined years in the construction industry Con Ex is professional and gets the job done right the first time.

"First class all the way! Professional, highly competent and fair. Will recommend John to anyone I know. I had a well leak and a prior firm came out and gave me an outrageous quote for a solution that would not have addressed the problem. I reached out to Conex to do excavation to better assess the problem and not only did he get out quickly to do the excavation he was also able to diagnose and fix the issue at a lower cost. "

Gene F on May 2025

Dorsey Construction Services

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Dorsey Construction Services

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•Approved Pro
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Dorsey Construction Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Dorsey Construction Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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High Performance Home LLC

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High Performance Home LLC

4.91(
100
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Super Service Award Winner 6 Years in a Row!! Special Pricing for Angie's List Members on all Insulation jobs. Energy Audit work! Veteran Owned & Operated, Family business focused on Exterior Upgrade Packages, Energy Efficient Improvements, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Doors, Gutters, Insulation, Efficiency Auditing, Decks, Screened Porches, Additions, and more.

"Hired them to do a BGE home energy audit, and Larry Tennant performed this for the company. This included an inspection of the attic insulation which resulted in a lot of ceiling drywall essentially coming off the joists, multiple nails popping through the paint. I was really unhappy with this new problem, since what was supposed to be a $100 energy audit now led to damage that would cost several hundred dollars to repair. From Larry's point of view, the ceiling drywall likely had pre-existing problems making it vulnerable to damage from the inspection, something he had no way of knowing. After a lot of discussion, Larry contributed $500 toward the costs of fixing the ceiling, a reasonable compromise for both parties since the drywall already appeared to have pre-existing issues. Through the experience, he was professional, responsive, and was 100% committed to finding a mutually agreeable solution months after the audit was completed. Even though I would have rather never gone through the experience, I have the highest level of respect for Larry's integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction. I would gladly hire him again if we needed his services again."

Stanley L on July 2019

Super Service Award Winner 6 Years in a Row!! Special Pricing for Angie's List Members on all Insulation jobs. Energy Audit work! Veteran Owned & Operated, Family business focused on Exterior Upgrade Packages, Energy Efficient Improvements, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Doors, Gutters, Insulation, Efficiency Auditing, Decks, Screened Porches, Additions, and more.

"Hired them to do a BGE home energy audit, and Larry Tennant performed this for the company. This included an inspection of the attic insulation which resulted in a lot of ceiling drywall essentially coming off the joists, multiple nails popping through the paint. I was really unhappy with this new problem, since what was supposed to be a $100 energy audit now led to damage that would cost several hundred dollars to repair. From Larry's point of view, the ceiling drywall likely had pre-existing problems making it vulnerable to damage from the inspection, something he had no way of knowing. After a lot of discussion, Larry contributed $500 toward the costs of fixing the ceiling, a reasonable compromise for both parties since the drywall already appeared to have pre-existing issues. Through the experience, he was professional, responsive, and was 100% committed to finding a mutually agreeable solution months after the audit was completed. Even though I would have rather never gone through the experience, I have the highest level of respect for Larry's integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction. I would gladly hire him again if we needed his services again."

Stanley L on July 2019

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

The answer may vary based on where you live. Residential sewer lines are generally buried 5 feet to 6 feet under the ground. However, it's not uncommon to see pipes buried as deep as 8 feet in colder climates in order to ensure that piping is placed below the freeze line. Digging depth could impact your sewer line replacement cost.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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