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Avatar for Pro Lawn Care, LLC
Pro Lawn Care, LLC
4.4(
215
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Serving Hanover, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Pro Landscapes is the one stop shop for all of your properties’ Landscaping/Hardscaping and Tree Removal needs. We do all things landscaping, hardscaping, storm water management, and aquatic gardening related. \n\nAs the owner of Pro Landscape, for over 10 years I have strived to work with every customer on every budget no matter what the project is. I don’t care if you live in a $100,000 house or a $10M house, everyone gets the same rates, I only care about keeping all my employees busy. Very few other landscapers will have gone to college for landscape design/horticulture, nor will they have the same experience in dealing with complicated water issues on your property. We attack your problem at the root. Additional Licenses include:\n\nPlant Dealer/Broker License #35876\nMaryland Forester License #011011.

landscape construction
Landscape Construction
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Zero Maintenance Landscape Design

+177

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D&D Construction & Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Serving Hanover, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. 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.

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Solid System Construction, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Hanover, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cutting-Edge Contracting
5.0(
3
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Serving Hanover, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

With over a decade of experience, CUTTING-EDGE CONTRACTING 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.

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fomenji Moving and Hauling Services
4.0(
8
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Serving Hanover, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Reliable and on-time service you can trust every move\nProfessional and experienced movers who handle your items with care\nAffordable flat-rate pricing ? no hidden fees or surprises\nWe offer moving insurance for added protection and peace of mind\nFast and efficient moving process to save you time\nFully equipped with the right tools for safe transportation\nFriendly customer service that puts your needs first\nLocal and long-distance moving services available\nSecure handling of fragile and valuable items\nFlexible scheduling to fit your timeline\nCommitment to customer satisfaction every step of the way

Response time4 hrs
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sunset Lawn Care
4.1(
8
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Serving Hanover, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

We, at Sunset Lawn Care, focus on quality lawn care and excavation projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
CON EX, LLC
4.7(
3
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Serving Hanover, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"First class all the way! Professional, highly competent and fair. Will recommend John to anyone I know. I had a well leak and a prior firm came out and gave me an outrageous quote for a solution that would not have addressed the problem. I reached out to Conex to do excavation to better assess the problem and not only did he get out quickly to do the excavation he was also able to diagnose and fix the issue at a lower cost."
Concrete apron for a shop
Concrete apron for a shop
Concrete apron for a shop
Concrete apron for a shop
Concrete apron for a shop

+2

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Millersville Plumbing Inc
4.7(
256
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Serving Hanover, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Please call directly for fastest response! Family owned & operated. No travel charges. Quality work and service from professional and courteous plumbers. Experts in plumbing and water service replacements. Award winning. Additional contact names - Jack Clifford Pumphrey, Jr. Additional DBAs - Millersville Plumbing & Drain Service Inc, Millersville Mechanical Inc.

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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S DiFatta Mason Contractor & Sons
4.6(
148
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Serving Hanover, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

"The owner showed up on time for the estimate. As he looked over the property he made recommendations as to what he thought needed work and described the extent of the restorations he would perform. He seemed very knowledgeable and answered questions. He then went back to his truck and returned in a short while with an estimate. I thought the estimate was reasonable considering that he estimated 3 days of work with 2 men. He was available immediately (perhaps this was not a good sign). The work was performed while I was at my job - not a good idea. The first day: I came home to find that front steps had been prepped for re-pointing and half of the walkway was excavated. The workers did not cover the area so we had to go out in a rain storm and tarp the area so it would not erode. No work the next day due to weather. On the 2nd and final day of work, I returned home and it appeared that the work was done. As I looked over the job, I was not at all satisfied with the quality of the work on the back walkway. They had decided to only replace 5 feet instead of 10 (which alone was not a problem but I paid for 10 feet; I assumed there would be a reasonable price adjustment - wrong again...). I immediately called the owner to find out if he had even seen the job - he had not! I asked him to come over to see the work. The walk does not really look right. They did not re-set the stones as they were and, in fact, actually took a stone from a side patio which left a big hole in the side patio. We found one of the original stones from the walkway - which should have been re-used - thrown over in the wooded area of the backyard. The width of the walk does not match the rest and the layout of the stones is very amateurish. Mr. DiFatta tried to tell me that the job was great and that his "best" crew had done the work. I asked for a price reduction due to the fact that not all the work was done that he said he would do and because the work was not well done. After much discussion he did agree to a very small price reduction. I do appreciate the information he provided regarding masonry preservation but I would not use this company again."
Butler Stone Patio
Paver Patio with Border and Castle Block Wall
Paver Patio with Pergola
Castle Block Wall and Paver Patio
Stone Patio and Landing

+17

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Knock You Plumb Out Plumbing Inc.
4.5(
194
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Serving Hanover, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a new homeowner, I have had so many contractors try to get the best of me when they see I still have a lot to learn.  I met with 4 or 5 other plumbers before John Harris, and it felt like a fresh breeze had come through. 
Super friendly when I first called in the morning, he offered to meet with at my house to take a look around that very same day in the evening.  He even did some research of his own volition, calling the city to find out where the city sewer line measurements were in my back alley since I told him I had a main sewer line issue.  He came prepared and happy to explain exactly what he would do to replace the sewer line, which was something I really appreciated. 
Anytime I contacted John, he responded literally within a couple of minutes.  He came by in person to sign a contract for the job, which he wrote up in detail to the terms we had discussed.  On top of all that, he moved up the date of the job sooner when I told him the sewage back-up had gotten worse unexpectedly.  On the day of the job John and his company showed up on time and completely prepared for work.  They somehow broke up my concrete sidewalk, excavated the old cast iron sewer pipe and laid new PVC pipe across my entire backyard in just 6 hours (I thought it would take all day)!  They cleaned up after the new pipe was buried, and they were as careful as possible while moving around large pieces of concrete.  They made sure to show me how the water was flowing through, and I felt so relieved and confident the sewage would now be leaving my house without any issues.
BOTTOMLINE: John Harris is a rare find in a sea of tradesmen who either don't know or care about what they are doing.  He takes pride in doing good work.  He is intelligent and caring, and won't rip you off.  Calling him for any plumbing job will be something you wish you had done sooner!
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Main sewer connection at the house
Working out of a shoring box
This particular sewer happened to be at 14' in depth.
Sediment Filter
sediment filter

+1

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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