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Carroll Bros. Contracting
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Cordova, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Customers say: Quick response

"They were very professional. Arrived on time, did what they were contracted to do. I did all the foot work to get permits, however they were very aware of what permits we needed to apply for and did help with on site problems with the inspectors. I am very please with the work they did filling in my swimming pool. Would I hire them again....YES, they are providing me with estimate on a new project. Wonderful people. Mrs. H"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Shorescapes
4.8(
69
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cordova, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I love my landscaped backyard, and the cost was very affordable. Thank you"
Bethany Beach
Sod install
Back yard paver walkway
drainage install
landscape

+59

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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MJ Home Services LLC
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cordova, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was very good"
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+9

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing
4.8(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cordova, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work done is wonderful, we had this put in last year and we've had no problems at all. We had a big storm here last week and everything was fine. It took us a while to find someone we trust, but we trusted Richard Legnaioli. Richard is just a wonderful person and is very pleasant to talk to. I personally would give him an A rating."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C & D'S INSTALLERS
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cordova, 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

+33

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Stable Works LLC
4.8(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cordova, MD 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."
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+8

Response time6 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Phillip Maintenance and Plumbing Services
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cordova, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went good! They showed up on time, very professional , and clean it after the work. They also had a fair price."
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+101

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stewart Boys
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cordova, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great would recommend to anyone looking for work or a experienced handymen"
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+16

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coastal deck and dock maintenance and handyman services
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cordova, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did a great job! Have known the owner for many years. Did all that I ask and more with cleaning out and up the gutters."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&R Property LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cordova, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is an outstanding company to complete your needs. I found them through a family member and was very pleased with the services received. Give J & R Property a call, you won't be disappointed."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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.

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