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Avatar for Pro Lawn Care, LLC
Pro Lawn Care, LLC
4.4(
215
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prolandscapeâ s did some work for us in our back yard which involved building a retaining wall, laying down a patio, and leveling the area. It was a challenging job, but David and his crew pulled it off with their sheer commitment and and ingenuity. Highly recommend them!"
landscape construction
Landscape Construction
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Zero Maintenance Landscape Design

+177

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
85 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Divine Landscaping Inc
4.6(
34
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job repair my patio. Showed up for estimate on time, good communications about the project scheduling, and provided good quality of work. Project went smoothly."
Backyard Make over.
Backyard Make over.
Backyard Make over.
Backyard Make over.
Backyard Make over.

+67

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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King Level Construction, LLC
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From start to finish dealing with King Level Construction and Luis was a pleasure. The job was completed as planned and we are pleased. It was a smaller job on some very old concrete work. He worked with us in a pleasant and professional manner and his fees were within reason. He made some recommendations as to how to repair the wall and didn't push more than what we needed. He and his helper did the job, on a very hot day no less, cleaned up in entirety and left with no mess behind. He takes pride in the job at hand. We would recommend his work and company to anyone looking for this type of work. Any future projects we would not hesitate to use his services again."
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK REPAIR
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK REPAIR
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK REPAIR
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK REPAIR
PAVER WALKWAY

+18

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Emerald Landscaping Corporation
3.4(
169
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work in removing a cinderblock wall and in removing and replacing cement grout on flagstone patio areas. Efficient and experienced team, with thorough removal of old, loose cement and neat, good quality replacement and repair masonry work. Very competitive pricing."
Landscaping
Fences
Drainage
Landscaping
Fences

+133

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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DELTA Electric, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer need. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Outside light
Chandelier installation
Chandelier installation
Chandelier installation
Chandelier installation

+14

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
Clyde Stouffer Contractor, LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Clyde Stouffer, 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.\nExcavation Contractor with over 46 years Experience- Family Owned and Operated\nFree Estimates

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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.

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.

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