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Avatar for Herlich Hauling & Transport
Herlich Hauling & Transport
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dundalk, 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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Ridley's Landscaping LLC
4.7(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dundalk, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Najee and his team worked masterfully to repair our patio. They worked late on day 2 to finish our job in 2 days instead of the 3 days they had planned. They restored our 100 year old patio to its original beauty. Each worker was professional, paying great attention to detail. Najee stayed in contact to let me know when they would arrive. I highly recommend these young craftsmen."
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
Sunset Lawn Care
4.1(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dundalk, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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. 

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