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Avatar for G&C VENTURES, LLC
G&C VENTURES, LLC
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Glenmont, 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%
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D&D Construction & Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Glenmont, 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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Emerald Landscaping Corporation
3.4(
171
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Glenmont, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Emerald Landscaping to rework my front yard. On one side they planted ground cover and mulched and on the other side they extended my patio. The work was completed quickly and looks great!!!! I highly recommend them, trust me, you will not be disappointed."
Landscaping
Fences
Drainage
Landscaping
Fences

+133

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DELTA Electric, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Glenmont, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer need. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Outside light
Chandelier installation
Chandelier installation
Chandelier installation
Chandelier installation

+14

Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
Clyde Stouffer Contractor, LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Glenmont, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Clyde Stouffer, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \nExcavation Contractor with over 46 years Experience- Family Owned and Operated \nFree Estimates

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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 average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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