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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(
86
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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


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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


Righttime Plumbing And Drain, LLC

4.66(
61
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Righttime Plumbing And Drain, LLC

4.66(
61
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Whether you need a faucet installation, or a plumbing repair, we offer a wide range of residential plumbing services to meet your needs. We continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each client receives the very best service. We strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that all plumbing work is completed to the highest standards. We will provide you with a free consultation to explain all of your available options, so that you can choose the scope or work that is right for you and your budget. At Righttime Plumbing And Drain, LLC, we refuse to price gouge our customers. We want to bring back a comfortable service for our hometown clients. Call or Text today for a free estimate at (240) 620-7413.

"Mr. Rema is very efficient and thorough and he explains issues found and Solutions. I am very pleased with his work and knowledge. "

Jane B on February 2025

Whether you need a faucet installation, or a plumbing repair, we offer a wide range of residential plumbing services to meet your needs. We continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each client receives the very best service. We strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that all plumbing work is completed to the highest standards. We will provide you with a free consultation to explain all of your available options, so that you can choose the scope or work that is right for you and your budget. At Righttime Plumbing And Drain, LLC, we refuse to price gouge our customers. We want to bring back a comfortable service for our hometown clients. Call or Text today for a free estimate at (240) 620-7413.

"Mr. Rema is very efficient and thorough and he explains issues found and Solutions. I am very pleased with his work and knowledge. "

Jane B on February 2025


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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DZ's Contracting LLC

4.40(
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DZ's Contracting LLC

4.40(
25
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Customers say: Terrific value
38 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

25% Discount on equipment time during COVID-19. I am a seasoned excavator local to Howard County and have 35 years experience. I serviced a prominent builder, Corner Stone Homes, from 2003 to 2016 and you can can reference Brandon Boy Owner 443-794-7392. We provide many services including clearing sites, installing roads, digging basements, installing driveways, drain tile, bio retention, rain gardens, level spreaders, dry wells, fine grading, seed, and sediment controls. Site clean up, street cleaning, lawn mowing and landscape maintenance. We also snow plow and power wash. 24-7 emergency service. Soul owner David Zile. I was disabled in 2016 from a medical procedure. Through extensive physical therapy its 2019 I am back and strong as ever. Averaged 25 homes per year.

"Dave did a great job. He leveled front yard and then put a layer of top soil and spread grass seed. He even returned to seed a few small patches that did not take. He is quick and does great work. I'll hire him again. His pric was fair and reasonable "

Sxott F on October 2025

25% Discount on equipment time during COVID-19. I am a seasoned excavator local to Howard County and have 35 years experience. I serviced a prominent builder, Corner Stone Homes, from 2003 to 2016 and you can can reference Brandon Boy Owner 443-794-7392. We provide many services including clearing sites, installing roads, digging basements, installing driveways, drain tile, bio retention, rain gardens, level spreaders, dry wells, fine grading, seed, and sediment controls. Site clean up, street cleaning, lawn mowing and landscape maintenance. We also snow plow and power wash. 24-7 emergency service. Soul owner David Zile. I was disabled in 2016 from a medical procedure. Through extensive physical therapy its 2019 I am back and strong as ever. Averaged 25 homes per year.

"Dave did a great job. He leveled front yard and then put a layer of top soil and spread grass seed. He even returned to seed a few small patches that did not take. He is quick and does great work. I'll hire him again. His pric was fair and reasonable "

Sxott F on October 2025


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Maryland Tank & Environmental, LLC

4.73(
11
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Maryland Tank & Environmental, LLC

4.73(
11
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Maryland Tank and Environmental, LLC, provides quality petroleum storage tank and environmental services to Anne Arundel, nearby counties, and Washington DC. Our specialty is concentrated in home heating oil storage tank service. We provide underground storage tank removal and above ground storage tank installation services. Services include subsequent remediation of leaking storage tanks and underground storage tank testing for real estate transactions. Our company is family owned and operated by a husband and wife team that have over 15 years of combined tank and excavation experience. All work is performed per EPA and MDE standards and regulations. Call us today!

"Professional, knowledgeable, easy to work with and VERY hardworking. I would not hesitate to recommend working with them for tank replacement and any remediation requirements that may be needed, I was very, very pleased with their service, workmen and the company as a whole. A+"

Jane D on November 2021

Maryland Tank and Environmental, LLC, provides quality petroleum storage tank and environmental services to Anne Arundel, nearby counties, and Washington DC. Our specialty is concentrated in home heating oil storage tank service. We provide underground storage tank removal and above ground storage tank installation services. Services include subsequent remediation of leaking storage tanks and underground storage tank testing for real estate transactions. Our company is family owned and operated by a husband and wife team that have over 15 years of combined tank and excavation experience. All work is performed per EPA and MDE standards and regulations. Call us today!

"Professional, knowledgeable, easy to work with and VERY hardworking. I would not hesitate to recommend working with them for tank replacement and any remediation requirements that may be needed, I was very, very pleased with their service, workmen and the company as a whole. A+"

Jane D on November 2021


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Emerald Landscaping Corporation

4.23(
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Emerald Landscaping Corporation

4.23(
117
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Emerald Landscaping Corporation will always go the extra mile for their customers and makes sure to do the job the right way the first time around. Please call us today! *** Attention customer: Please be advised we do not provide one time mowing service visits***

"The office staff was communicative about scheduling and planned work. Excellent work!"

Jackie S on December 2023

Emerald Landscaping Corporation will always go the extra mile for their customers and makes sure to do the job the right way the first time around. Please call us today! *** Attention customer: Please be advised we do not provide one time mowing service visits***

"The office staff was communicative about scheduling and planned work. Excellent work!"

Jackie S on December 2023


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Cutting-Edge Contracting

5.00(
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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


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Legacy Earth and Arbor

5.00(
3
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Legacy Earth and Arbor

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Legacy Earth and Arbor is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"The owner was easy to work with… the job was done in a timely fashion and the work was excellent!! I’d highly recommend!!"

Steffani P on November 2025

Legacy Earth and Arbor is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"The owner was easy to work with… the job was done in a timely fashion and the work was excellent!! I’d highly recommend!!"

Steffani P on November 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

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