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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 Ilchester, 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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Avatar for Pro Lawn Care, LLC
Pro Lawn Care, LLC
4.4(
215
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ilchester, 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%
58 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 Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"G&G Landscaping did a great job cleaning up our yard for spring! They came out for a free estimate and made recommendations so the final result would be exactly what we wanted. They did it all--weeding, trimming bushes, removing ivy, and mulching. Best part was how responsive they were. Highly recommend!"
Front yard Rennovation
Outdoor Living Space
Patio and Firepit
Patio Design
Patio extension

+20

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Avatar for Kline and Son Lawn Care
Kline and Son Lawn Care
4.7(
74
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yard looks good! 7 guys worked hard for 4 hours. Completed work as described with a few minor hiccups (as expected with any large job). I ll use them again"
Before rental property retaining wall
After retaining wall
mowing
mowing
mowing

+2

Response time2 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
4.5(
21
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"J&W did a wonderful job building my brick steps and concrete walk way to the front of my home. A quick quote and a great price considering the current market for bricks and concrete. Mr. Brown went the extra mile and I will be utilizing this company next week to replace the side entrance steps. I highly recommend!"
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod

+6

66 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Avatar for A Womans Brush Commercial Painters
A Womans Brush Commercial Painters
4.4(
24
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great communication, professional, friendly and fast. Will use again if we need further paint work."
Before Fresh Coat Painters Burlington
After Fresh Coat Painters of Burlington!
Fix My Color!
Fix My Color!
Clean My Deck!

+8

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Avatar for Jossymar Landscaping LLC
Jossymar Landscaping LLC
4.8(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so happy with the mulching and weeding work that Jossymar did. They were very professional and the property looks so good now."
Mulch
Mulch
Mulch
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Cutting-Edge Contracting
Cutting-Edge Contracting
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service and very professional. Price reasonable. Had my shed torn down. Will definitely hire them again for other projects."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Fomenji Moving and Hauling Services
Fomenji Moving and Hauling Services
4.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great guys Great prices, did an excellent job handling estate cleanup. Very fast yet cautious when needed. Very professional will use them often! Jason Ellicott City"
Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

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.

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