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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC

4.93(
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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC

4.93(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
2004 years of experience

Here at Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC, we have years of experience in all environmental services. From oil spills to fuel tank removals/installations to soil and groundwater sampling. If your tank is leaking and you have vapors in your house, we are a state-certified contractor and our professionals know just how to help you. Call us today!

"Prompt and courteous service at a fair and reasonable price. Friendly technicians were respectful of the property and were done within a few hours. "

Bryan P on October 2025

Here at Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC, we have years of experience in all environmental services. From oil spills to fuel tank removals/installations to soil and groundwater sampling. If your tank is leaking and you have vapors in your house, we are a state-certified contractor and our professionals know just how to help you. Call us today!

"Prompt and courteous service at a fair and reasonable price. Friendly technicians were respectful of the property and were done within a few hours. "

Bryan P on October 2025


JS Tank Removal

4.95(
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JS Tank Removal

4.95(
86
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
2016 years of experience

Welcome to JS Tank Removal! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Over good experience "

FARELL M on October 2025

Welcome to JS Tank Removal! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Over good experience "

FARELL M on October 2025


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Environmental Technical Services

4.81(
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Environmental Technical Services

4.81(
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Customers say: Quick response
1991 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Environmental Technical Services ("ETS") is locally owned and operated and specializes in residential and commercial fuel storage tanks, both aboveground and underground. ETS performs tank installs, replacements, removals and abandonments. Additionally ETS investigates leaks and spills and performs remediations. Call today for your free estimate. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thanks

"Wayne Gotsch did great quality work without feeling like you're being nickle and dimed. He answered all our questions and set expectations of removing an unground tank without adding any financial stress. We bought a house with a 50 yr old tank buried right up against our house and Wayne and his helper were able to remove the tank with no problems. He also, siphon the unused oil from the old tank and transfer it to the new tank he installed in our basement. 100% recommend his services."

Jennifer L on August 2023

Environmental Technical Services ("ETS") is locally owned and operated and specializes in residential and commercial fuel storage tanks, both aboveground and underground. ETS performs tank installs, replacements, removals and abandonments. Additionally ETS investigates leaks and spills and performs remediations. Call today for your free estimate. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thanks

"Wayne Gotsch did great quality work without feeling like you're being nickle and dimed. He answered all our questions and set expectations of removing an unground tank without adding any financial stress. We bought a house with a 50 yr old tank buried right up against our house and Wayne and his helper were able to remove the tank with no problems. He also, siphon the unused oil from the old tank and transfer it to the new tank he installed in our basement. 100% recommend his services."

Jennifer L on August 2023


"quality of work is good. One issue was they tried to change agreed upon price after work was completed, however, they did honor original estimate. When reviewing my outside cameras to understand why agreed upon maintenance cost increased 100% from a few months earlier it became clear, two employees at all times were sitting in their truck while the other two were working..."

Brian H on October 2021

Additional contact: Matt Baumann, [email protected]. Rick baumann, [email protected] Currently not accepting jobs under $5,000 due to high demand. Check back for updates!

"quality of work is good. One issue was they tried to change agreed upon price after work was completed, however, they did honor original estimate. When reviewing my outside cameras to understand why agreed upon maintenance cost increased 100% from a few months earlier it became clear, two employees at all times were sitting in their truck while the other two were working..."

Brian H on October 2021


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Crews and Associates Cleaning Service

4.92(
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Crews and Associates Cleaning Service

4.92(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2015 years of experience

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good, knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"I realized rather late that I was just plain over my head with the amount of snow dumped by the blizzard that just hit the area. I sent out several phone messages and/or emails (most voicemail boxes were full) to several businesses in the area. Gene was the only one to respond. I'm SO grateful he did. They were at my door the next morning, just as they said they would be and my driveway was cleared in no time! Very reasonably priced and very friendly; I highly recommend them!"

Lori B on January 2016

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good, knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"I realized rather late that I was just plain over my head with the amount of snow dumped by the blizzard that just hit the area. I sent out several phone messages and/or emails (most voicemail boxes were full) to several businesses in the area. Gene was the only one to respond. I'm SO grateful he did. They were at my door the next morning, just as they said they would be and my driveway was cleared in no time! Very reasonably priced and very friendly; I highly recommend them!"

Lori B on January 2016


Markool Heating & Cooling, LLC

4.68(
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Markool Heating & Cooling, LLC

4.68(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
2019 years of experience

Welcome to Markool Heating & Cooling. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text, or email today, and let us get started!

"Woke up this morning to my hvac leaking and contacted Markool. I have never used them before and was in a pinch. They fit me right in this morning and were out at my house within 2 hours. The tech stepped in the door and placed covers for his shoes so he did not track in any dirt which was impressive! The tech was very professional and super friendly. Problem was diagnosed and FIXED within an hour. The price was extremely reasonable to the point I was shocked in a good way (expecting a higher price). Anyways, I will most certainly be a returning customer. Thank you Markool Heating Cooling Plumbing."

Chase R on August 2024

Welcome to Markool Heating & Cooling. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text, or email today, and let us get started!

"Woke up this morning to my hvac leaking and contacted Markool. I have never used them before and was in a pinch. They fit me right in this morning and were out at my house within 2 hours. The tech stepped in the door and placed covers for his shoes so he did not track in any dirt which was impressive! The tech was very professional and super friendly. Problem was diagnosed and FIXED within an hour. The price was extremely reasonable to the point I was shocked in a good way (expecting a higher price). Anyways, I will most certainly be a returning customer. Thank you Markool Heating Cooling Plumbing."

Chase R on August 2024


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Ox Construction

4.83(
12
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Ox Construction

4.83(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2012 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Ox construction has been in business since 2012 and specializes plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, drain cleaning, septic tank services, excavation, grading projects general construction, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Note ANY Previous reviews from Rich Lacy to OX construction are FALSE REVIEWS and not mine somebody hacked me and posted them. With that said I was highly impressed with Ox construction!! They were super Fast thy did a super job and were very affordable. "

Richard L on November 2025

Ox construction has been in business since 2012 and specializes plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, drain cleaning, septic tank services, excavation, grading projects general construction, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Note ANY Previous reviews from Rich Lacy to OX construction are FALSE REVIEWS and not mine somebody hacked me and posted them. With that said I was highly impressed with Ox construction!! They were super Fast thy did a super job and were very affordable. "

Richard L on November 2025


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DZ's Contracting LLC

4.40(
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DZ's Contracting LLC

4.40(
25
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Customers say: Terrific value
1987 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

25% Discount on equipment time during COVID-19. I am a seasoned excavator local to Howard County and have 35 years experience. I serviced a prominent builder, Corner Stone Homes, from 2003 to 2016 and you can can reference Brandon Boy Owner 443-794-7392. We provide many services including clearing sites, installing roads, digging basements, installing driveways, drain tile, bio retention, rain gardens, level spreaders, dry wells, fine grading, seed, and sediment controls. Site clean up, street cleaning, lawn mowing and landscape maintenance. We also snow plow and power wash. 24-7 emergency service. Soul owner David Zile. I was disabled in 2016 from a medical procedure. Through extensive physical therapy its 2019 I am back and strong as ever. Averaged 25 homes per year.

"Dave did a great job. He leveled front yard and then put a layer of top soil and spread grass seed. He even returned to seed a few small patches that did not take. He is quick and does great work. I'll hire him again. His pric was fair and reasonable "

Sxott F on October 2025

25% Discount on equipment time during COVID-19. I am a seasoned excavator local to Howard County and have 35 years experience. I serviced a prominent builder, Corner Stone Homes, from 2003 to 2016 and you can can reference Brandon Boy Owner 443-794-7392. We provide many services including clearing sites, installing roads, digging basements, installing driveways, drain tile, bio retention, rain gardens, level spreaders, dry wells, fine grading, seed, and sediment controls. Site clean up, street cleaning, lawn mowing and landscape maintenance. We also snow plow and power wash. 24-7 emergency service. Soul owner David Zile. I was disabled in 2016 from a medical procedure. Through extensive physical therapy its 2019 I am back and strong as ever. Averaged 25 homes per year.

"Dave did a great job. He leveled front yard and then put a layer of top soil and spread grass seed. He even returned to seed a few small patches that did not take. He is quick and does great work. I'll hire him again. His pric was fair and reasonable "

Sxott F on October 2025


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Maryland Tank & Environmental, LLC

4.73(
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Maryland Tank & Environmental, LLC

4.73(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
2016 years of experience

Maryland Tank and Environmental, LLC, provides quality petroleum storage tank and environmental services to Anne Arundel, nearby counties, and Washington DC. Our specialty is concentrated in home heating oil storage tank service. We provide underground storage tank removal and above ground storage tank installation services. Services include subsequent remediation of leaking storage tanks and underground storage tank testing for real estate transactions. Our company is family owned and operated by a husband and wife team that have over 15 years of combined tank and excavation experience. All work is performed per EPA and MDE standards and regulations. Call us today!

"Professional, knowledgeable, easy to work with and VERY hardworking. I would not hesitate to recommend working with them for tank replacement and any remediation requirements that may be needed, I was very, very pleased with their service, workmen and the company as a whole. A+"

Jane D on November 2021

Maryland Tank and Environmental, LLC, provides quality petroleum storage tank and environmental services to Anne Arundel, nearby counties, and Washington DC. Our specialty is concentrated in home heating oil storage tank service. We provide underground storage tank removal and above ground storage tank installation services. Services include subsequent remediation of leaking storage tanks and underground storage tank testing for real estate transactions. Our company is family owned and operated by a husband and wife team that have over 15 years of combined tank and excavation experience. All work is performed per EPA and MDE standards and regulations. Call us today!

"Professional, knowledgeable, easy to work with and VERY hardworking. I would not hesitate to recommend working with them for tank replacement and any remediation requirements that may be needed, I was very, very pleased with their service, workmen and the company as a whole. A+"

Jane D on November 2021


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Family Fire Service and Plumbing LLC

4.22(
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Family Fire Service and Plumbing LLC

4.22(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are in the industry providing plumbing and fire protection systems to residents and businesses in and around Maryland for over 22 years. During all this time we were working to improve customer satisfaction before, during and after the service based on our agile management, trained team and quality materials. Now, years of experience in the market allows us to guarantee that our work will be of the highest quality.

"They were the first to come out to provide an estimate. They did the work without my approval. The tenant may have "approved" them to complete the work."

Johnny S on November 2025

We are in the industry providing plumbing and fire protection systems to residents and businesses in and around Maryland for over 22 years. During all this time we were working to improve customer satisfaction before, during and after the service based on our agile management, trained team and quality materials. Now, years of experience in the market allows us to guarantee that our work will be of the highest quality.

"They were the first to come out to provide an estimate. They did the work without my approval. The tenant may have "approved" them to complete the work."

Johnny S on November 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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