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Avatar for Earthkare Landscaping
Earthkare Landscaping
4.9(
67
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Glyndon, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fair price for the job and they did excellent work! Kraig was very helpful with providing various ideas for type and location of replacement plants. I would recommend EarthKare."
Woods Clearing
Woods Clearing
Woods Clearing Project Towson
Arborists at work
Remove weeds and vines

+86

Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Herlich Hauling & Transport
Herlich Hauling & Transport
5.0(
86
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Glyndon, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project: Yard waste haul and dirt removal Demonstrates consistent and professional performance in meeting the needs of my project. Michael contacted me on Wednesday, arrived at my residence on Friday; provided a quote on par with the project, and by the weekend, the project was completed. Totally satisfied, and would recommend to family and friends"
deck demolition
deck demolition
in ground pool demo
in ground pool demo
CVS office kiosk removal

+27

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Pro Lawn Care, LLC
4.4(
215
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Glyndon, 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%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G&G Landscaping
4.8(
43
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Glyndon, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. The staff was on time, cleaned the flower beds, moved dirt to various beds, mulched, put down landscape ties, and more. They were very professional and knowledgeable of what needed to be done. I plan to hire G&G Landscaping again for other landscaping needs. Job well done! Many thanks to G&G for making my flower beds beautiful again!"
Front yard Rennovation
Outdoor Living Space
Patio and Firepit
Patio Design
Patio extension

+20

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
4.5(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Glyndon, 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

85 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Wayside Landscaping, LLC
Wayside Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
49
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Glyndon, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Dominic and his team. Very Professional, Very Friendly. We just had an in ground pool installed and I was worried about backside erosion. Dom made some suggestions with River walk stone, mulch and sod. They were done in two days. Highly Recommend to anyone!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
115 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ridley's Landscaping LLC
4.7(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Glyndon, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Najee and his team worked masterfully to repair our patio. They worked late on day 2 to finish our job in 2 days instead of the 3 days they had planned. They restored our 100 year old patio to its original beauty. Each worker was professional, paying great attention to detail. Najee stayed in contact to let me know when they would arrive. I highly recommend these young craftsmen."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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. 

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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