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Avatar for Herlich Hauling & Transport
Herlich Hauling & Transport
5.0(
86
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Serving Carney, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project: Yard waste haul and dirt removal Demonstrates consistent and professional performance in meeting the needs of my project. Michael contacted me on Wednesday, arrived at my residence on Friday; provided a quote on par with the project, and by the weekend, the project was completed. Totally satisfied, and would recommend to family and friends"
deck demolition
deck demolition
in ground pool demo
in ground pool demo
CVS office kiosk removal

+27

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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G&G Landscaping
4.8(
42
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Serving Carney, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exellent contractor, very responsible and reliable. Lots of hardscaping and landscaping work done. 3 patios, columns, sitting wall. Will highly recommend."
Front yard Rennovation
Outdoor Living Space
Patio and Firepit
Patio Design
Patio extension

+20

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ridley's Landscaping LLC
4.7(
15
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Serving Carney, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Donta and his workers of Ridley Landscaping did a fantastic job! The finished job was better than expected. The workers are qualified professionals. The fresh sodding was expertly done and brings out the beauty of my home. I will definitely hire Ridley Landscaping for future products."
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+24

Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Cutting-Edge Contracting
5.0(
3
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Serving Carney, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service and very professional. Price reasonable. Had my shed torn down. Will definitely hire them again for other projects."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fomenji Moving and Hauling Services
4.0(
8
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Serving Carney, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great guys Great prices, did an excellent job handling estate cleanup. Very fast yet cautious when needed. Very professional will use them often! Jason Ellicott City"
Response time4 hrs
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sunset Lawn Care
4.1(
8
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Serving Carney, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Showed up on time. Worked furiously. Removed fallen sticks before mulching. Cleaned up when done job. Broomed walks and drive where mulch was. Didn't harm existing grass with wheelbarrow. Had own tools. Preformed minor weeding as requested. Cleaned up some Christmas lights even though he didn't have to."
Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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CON EX, LLC
4.7(
3
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Serving Carney, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"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."
Concrete apron for a shop
Concrete apron for a shop
Concrete apron for a shop
Concrete apron for a shop
Concrete apron for a shop

+2

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Superior Earth Works
5.0(
2
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Serving Carney, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Superior Earth Works did a great job on our patio install. From their scheduling to completion, communication was great and their quality of work was top notch. I highly recommend them for anyone in need of new or repaired concrete work!"
Response time8 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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