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Avatar for Sino-American General Contracting
Sino-American General Contracting
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Glen Echo, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have used Sino for two major basement renovations at two different houses. We used them at our house in DC and then again when we moved to VA. Both projects turned out beautifully. Mason (the owner) is a great guy, and is a very good communicator via phone/email/text, so that?s a huge plus. We?ve been very pleased with the aesthetics of his work. He?s pretty close to a perfectionist, which I really like because so am I. There was at least one case where he proactively noticed and decided to re-do something b/c it was not symmetrical and he was convinced he could make it look better (which he did). I really appreciated that kind of attention to detail. 
Mason is good about working with you to get things the way you want them. I showed him a picture of a built-in (admittedly a comparatively simple one ? he opted out of doing something much more sophisticated involving custom drawers that would require a true cabinetmaker?s expertise) and his guys replicated it. And he seemed psyched to do that and pleased with how it turned out? I think he likes to expand his repertoire and portfolio. 
Sometimes planning and making all the timing work out was a bit of a challenge ? especially if I wanted to use materials sourced from anywhere other than Home Depot. In other words, if his guys couldn?t go to Home Depot to pick up whatever they needed when they needed it, sometimes they did not anticipate in advance what the materials were - or communicate that to me in time for me to order them without slowing down the project. When I ordered special doors (from a company on the 
West Coast) that took 3 weeks to arrive, it was clear that he wasn't super-happy about that. I'm sure he thought I was wildly high-maintentance! But he dealt with it fine, and now the doors look fabulous! 
Since he is a general contractor, I?ve found through experience that everything goes much more smoothly if you have his team do essentially all the work (except for specialty things like waterproofing which they don?t do). In a nutshell, I think because he's been burned in the past he?s reluctant to coordinate with other contractors; he just wants to use his subs. But in my experience that's fine because I do think his guys are great and they do really good work. If you find any slip-ups, he is great about fixing them promptly and without complaint. Sometimes when problems crop up he can come up with good solutions, although once in a while I thought of things he didn?t think of, and we used my solution. 
All in all I've had great experiences with S-A C and would definitely recommend them.
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Tillerman Gardens LLC
4.2(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Glen Echo, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After finding Tillerman Gardens online and requesting an estimate for substantial hardscape/landscape work on our newly renovated house, we were pleasantly surprised to find out that Jesse, the owner, actually grew up in our neighborhood! On top of being a Takoma Park local, and an all around friendly, honest, business owner, we also came to learn that he does great work as well! His team completely transformed our hardscape areas, including installing a beautiful flagstone walkway and patio, a perfectly graded cement driveway, iron railings on our steps, and plants in a number of locations. On top of that, some of the work required some touch up and sealing and Jesse and his team have come out a couple of times later this spring to do that work unprompted. There's a little bit left, but I know they'll be around to finish it as they've taken care of us every step of the way. Even better, everything was done in budget. Look no further! These are your go to guys for all landscape/hardscape work in the area!"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for DZ's Contracting LLC
DZ's Contracting LLC
4.4(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Glen Echo, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave raised the grade around part of our house to help protect the foundation. He brought in and laid the fill, seeded grass, and evened out a hump in our yard from poorly set backfill from a sewer line replacement we had completed last year. He also adjusted the height of the sewer cleanouts. He did an excellent job, and was both prompt and communicative. Would definitely work with him again."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Ace Lawn & Landscaping
Ace Lawn & Landscaping
4.4(
60
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Glen Echo, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Ace to clean up the last two autumn's worth of leaves from my yard. The crew of three worked for four hours and cleared the worst of the build-up. They came with all the equipment needed for the job worked diligently for the entire time, and left my yard a lot clearer.
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Land Clearing Services questions, answered by experts

A boundary survey measures the boundary lines of the property, only the length of each property line and their locations. A land survey includes a more in-depth measurement of the property, including the heights and depths of the terrain measured by a topographic survey. A boundary survey is typically the most cost-effective method for marking and measuring property lines.

Professional well contractors may use electromagnetic mapping to look for places with a high likelihood of water. Water access can vary significantly, even on the same property, so it can be difficult to know where to drill if you don’t have specialized tools to look for water.

Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the professionals you hire if you need a perc test. In some cases, structural engineers will also be able to conduct the test for you. In many municipalities, you’ll need your professional on-site to dig and fill the holes with water, as well as a representative from your local building department or health department. That representative is the individual who will determine whether your test passes or fails.

Depending on the type of land survey, the report will mark the boundaries of your property, the topographical changes of the landscape, as well as major natural and added structures to the plot. A more detailed survey, like an as-built survey, will note the measurements of the structures and landscape following major construction. A topographic survey will also help your contractor determine the cost of land development projects.

Land surveying can help give clear guidance on your property boundaries for numerous situations. And in some cases, having your land surveyed is a requirement. Some common reasons to have your land surveyed include:

  • Planning for construction projects, like building a fence

  • Locating utilities, such as plumbing fixtures

  • Settling property line disputes 

  • Creating subdivisions 

  • Meeting mortgage requirements

  • Selling your property

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