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DDC Property Maintenance LLC
4.4(
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Serving Cecilton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Company was hired to prepare and excavate a pad site for a pole barn garage. The guy "Wilson" knows what he is doing however he short changed me on the services that we agreed to. In addition, he under estimated materials needed to complete the work as well as while excavating the area, my sprinkler system was damaged. I had to advise him to come back and complete compaction of fill dirt. After compaction you were able to see that the site was clearly not leveled. I had to bring in more fill dirt to accommodate for this. I paid him anyway because his effort was good, but after payment he never followed up with me. It's like once he was paid then you never hear from him!"
Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Bayside excavation & Hauling
5.0(
2
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Serving Cecilton, MD 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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Superior Earth Works
5.0(
2
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Serving Cecilton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Superior earthworks on a recommendation from a previous customer that had concrete work done. He was recommended for his timely work and work ethic, I had a driveway that needed to be completely resurfaced and Bobby came in with some ideas that added a beachy effect, my driveway now looks like it’s part of the beach! I absolutely love it, thank you so much!"
Response time8 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ace Lawn & Landscaping
4.4(
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Serving Cecilton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ace Lawn and Landscaping provided a very professional, friendly and incredibly efficient experience.  Pricing was very reasonable.  Crew arrived on time, did excellent work and was very respectful of property.  Patio and walkway is beautiful and greatly improves curb appeal of home.  I also routinely use Ace for other lawn and landscaping needs and have always been very impressed with the workmanship and integrity of  this company.
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing
4.8(
6
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Serving Cecilton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They had to dig out a whole wall out of my basement to stop the leaking. They cleaned the basement wall and they resealed it with the latest technology. They were very friendly and cooperative. They worked hard, and came when they said they would. Everything you would hope a contractor would do that did."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C & D'S INSTALLERS
4.3(
39
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Serving Cecilton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Credit card accepted

"It went well. When the excavator was working, I didn't really understand when he asked if we wanted to "feather" the uneven ground around the pool- so now we have a lot of ground without the grass that was there because the feathering was put over top of the grass - killing it. Overall, I would recommend C&D's. They were very responsive every step."
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

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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Myriad Home Improvement & Handyman Services LLC
4.2(
1,728
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Serving Cecilton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

"BEST MONEY I EVER SPENT !!!!! I purchased a 2 hr handyman coupon to fix an exterior door that wasn't closing properly. This door needed to be fixed. A hinge had come undone I had heard that “winter was coming”. The repairman arrived on time and he suggested an alternative fix to re-notching the hinges and tearing out the framing of the door. My door was closing perfectly in half an hour! This quick fix gave me time to address some repairs I had thought out of reach of this coupon. In short, within my 2 hours, my handyman had patched a crack in my concrete steps and in the driveway (using a mix I had on hand as well as some materials he had in his truck), moved my air conditioner to the basement, and performed many tasks that single women call “please move this and put it there”. All of this performed with courtesy and skill. Myriad Handyman Services has certainly earned my loyalty. Instead of filling up my time with an overkill fix of my door, my money could be spent on a list of other little things that needed to be done. Bravo, Myriad Handyman Services! Well done!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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