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Maryland Excavation, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Hancock, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MD Excavation was very responsive, professional and very reasonably priced. They completed the job efficiently and took great care to ensure the customer was completely satisfied. I was so happy, I asked them about taking down a tree. They gave me quote and came the next day. Unbelievable service! I highly recommend Maryland Excavation."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Wilson Family Holdings
4.5(
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Serving Hancock, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome, Fantastic!!! Picked up my things at 0600 in PA, had I delivered, unpacked and placed in TN by 1900 that night!!! You need movers, these are the guys. Major movers did my last move, took 30 days to do the move these guys did in less than 1!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Smithstonian Contracting
4.6(
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Serving Hancock, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

"They were very professional, on time...even finished the job earlier than expected. My walk out was Collapsing and they removed my old walkout and put installed another one with Sturdier materials all at a great price. After finishing the job there was zero mess left to clean. Not even empty water bottles from the workers. I am very impressed with this company and highly recommend them to others."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Thurber's Excavating & Equipment, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hancock, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Thurber's Excavating & Equipment, LLC our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We are known for our prompt service and superior attention to detail. Our commitment to quality is evident from the beginning to the completion of your project. \n\nWe are here to serve you with the knowledge and quality you deserve and expect. \n\nCall our reputable business today - you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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.

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