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Avatar for J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
4.5(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Kettering, 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."
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92 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
CHAVEZ LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION LLC
3.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was done very well as discussed previously. Pablo was very conscientious with his work. Trees and bushes were trimmed to allow light for the grass. French drain to capture water runoff was installed. Work was done efficiently. Grass seed and cover were put down. Sump pump runout needs some more work as per photo."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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D&D Construction & Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The whole project (installing a retaining wall) was seamlessly executed and I was completely satisfied. Because John K. took the time to carefully and patiently explain the various options and the details of how the project would unfold, I chose D&D (of course, the competitive price was also key). They took care of all the approvals with the HOA, began work on time as scheduled, and finished a day ahead of schedule,"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Tebco Land Solutions, LLC
Tebco Land Solutions, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Tebco Land Solutions, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Response time6 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Property Maintenance Pros, LLC
4.8(
57
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They performed the project to my satisfaction They showed up on time and finished the project in a timely manner. Very courteous and knowledgeable on how to move large items in tight spaces. I would recommend to family and friends."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
R.K. Boswell Septic & Excavating
3.9(
106
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"RK Boswell and Septic and Excavating is an awesome company. The only reason we did not hire them is because we did not have a septic pump we have an electric pump. We are new to living in a rural area and was not sure what we had. They came out, look over our system and told us exactly what we could do at no cost. Their customer service is awesome. If someone does this for us without securing a contract, I think you can trust them with the septic projects that you have."
Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

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. 

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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