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Crews and Associates Cleaning Service
4.9(
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Serving Jefferson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Eugene brought snowblower and shovelers. He may have plow- not sure. Very thorough job, professional and superb customer service."
Window Cleaning
Window Cleaning
Window Cleaning
Window Cleaning
Snow Removal

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cutting-Edge Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Jefferson, 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%
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Ox Construction
4.8(
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Serving Jefferson, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

"Our septic was backing up. We used Angi’s list to find Ox Construction and he offered to come out today to look at it! Right away Tommy recognized the problem and began looking at the wiring of the pump. Instead of the possible installation of a new and costly pump like another contractor suggested, he fixed our problem for an incredibly good price! We highly recommend Tommy. He says he does all different kinds of work. I would definitely give him a chance to look at and quote your job. He showed up a bit early (which we were thrilled about), got to work immediately, recognized the problem and now our septic is working well! We are thrilled!"
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Train maintenance
Plumbing Project
Replace front door.
Landscaping Project

+16

Response time30 mins
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Refined Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Jefferson, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As always, Refined Contracting is amazing. My kitchen sink faucet fell right off and Cody came same day/night to replace it. He has put done flooring, done plumbing and drywall repair, caulking and sealing. Refined Contracring has been an absolute dream to find and if you want a professional that doesn't give you anything but the straight truth, look no further. Refined Contracting is the company for you!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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