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Last update on December 16, 2025
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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC
Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 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
JS Tank Removal
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 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
Environmental Technical Services
Environmental Technical Services
Customers say: Quick response
34 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
Crews and Associates Cleaning Service
Crews and Associates Cleaning Service
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 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
Markool Heating & Cooling, LLC
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 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
Ox Construction
Ox Construction
Customers say: Quick response
13 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
DZ's Contracting LLC
DZ's Contracting LLC
Customers say: Terrific value
38 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
Maryland Tank & Environmental, LLC
Maryland Tank & Environmental, LLC
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 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
Emerald Landscaping Corporation
Emerald Landscaping Corporation
Customers say: Quality work
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate
Emerald Landscaping Corporation will always go the extra mile for their customers and makes sure to do the job the right way the first time around. Please call us today! *** Attention customer: Please be advised we do not provide one time mowing service visits***
"The office staff was communicative about scheduling and planned work. Excellent work!"
Jackie S on December 2023
Emerald Landscaping Corporation will always go the extra mile for their customers and makes sure to do the job the right way the first time around. Please call us today! *** Attention customer: Please be advised we do not provide one time mowing service visits***
"The office staff was communicative about scheduling and planned work. Excellent work!"
Jackie S on December 2023
Family Fire Service and Plumbing LLC
Family Fire Service and Plumbing LLC
Customers say: Quick response
2 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
FAQs for excavation projects in Germantown, MD
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
The Germantown, MD homeowners’ guide to excavation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Digging a trench is usually the first step in a larger home project. Our trenching cost calculator breaks down the factors that affect the price tag of this job.
Preparing for a big excavation project in your yard? Find out excavator rental prices by type, project size, and more to budget for your project.
Excavation costs $1,500 to $6,300 for most residential projects—but it depends on factors like the size of the area. This guide will help you plan a budget.
Trenching involves digging long, deep channels, but edging creates shallow, neat borders. Learn more about each method and when to use them.
Digging a trench can take two to 12 hours, depending on the tool and soil type. Learn how long it takes to dig a trench and how to speed up the project.
If you want to hire someone to dig a trench, choose a local excavation company. Learn why you should hire a pro for your trench and what it will cost.
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