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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 Elkridge, 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%
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
4.5(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Immediate quote, timely service, and good follow up. I will be using J&W for a few additional projects as well. The work on our porch to re point bricks and put in railings was immaculate. We are very satisfied with all aspects of working with this contractor."
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod

+6

117 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Avatar for A Womans Brush Commercial Painters
A Womans Brush Commercial Painters
4.4(
24
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great communication, professional, friendly and fast. Will use again if we need further paint work."
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Fix My Color!
Fix My Color!
Clean My Deck!

+8

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Avatar for Jossymar Landscaping LLC
Jossymar Landscaping LLC
4.8(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was great to work with!"
Mulch
Mulch
Mulch
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&D Construction & Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The whole project (installing a retaining wall) was seamlessly executed and I was completely satisfied. Because John K. took the time to carefully and patiently explain the various options and the details of how the project would unfold, I chose D&D (of course, the competitive price was also key). They took care of all the approvals with the HOA, began work on time as scheduled, and finished a day ahead of schedule,"
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cutting-Edge Contracting
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Elkridge, 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 rate100%
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Fomenji Moving and Hauling Services
4.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Elkridge, 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
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Sunset Lawn Care
4.1(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"They've done LOTS of work for me and they continue to do lots of work because they are reasonably priced, excellent service, and does what he says he will do. Never had any problems, miscommunications, or misunderstandings, and the work is always completed as expected"
Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Top Tier Hauling LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job relieving me of unnecessary junk."
Construction Debris
Clean Area
Loaded Cargo Van
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+6

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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