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Avatar for G&C VENTURES, LLC
G&C VENTURES, 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%
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
4.6(
26
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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

142 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Wolfpack Lawn and Landscaping
4.7(
23
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elkridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I got a quick response when looking for quotes for the job of removing overgrown English Ivy in front, along side of the townhouse, trimming a couple small shrubs, light mulching and general clearing and neatening up. Was very pleased with the work done! Professional, friendly, knowledgeable, fast and very thorough! Thanks so much, G&R Cutz!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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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Jossymar Landscaping LLC
4.8(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

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
15 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
6 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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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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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