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Avatar for J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
4.6(
24
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Manchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jerome and his team were amazing and got our job done in the time estimated. They had to repair a concrete floor in a difficult location that required removing the broken concrete (reinforced with brick!) by hand and up a steep flight of stairs. They also had to repair a brick staircase and hand-ground out each mortar joint. Their work was thoughtfully done and impeccable. I canâ t recommend them highly enough."
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod

+6

154 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Wayside Landscaping, LLC
Wayside Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
50
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Manchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dominic responded the same day when I went through Angie. Within 24 hours he came to review the project and I had the estimate that afternoon. The price was reasonable and was scheduled within a week to start. Landscaping included 2 large flower beds in front of house that was overgrown with weeds. Dominic and his crew started from scratch removing rocks and digging out the weeds. Then replanted beautiful flowers and other plants. 100% pleased with their work! Would highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
103 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Cutting-Edge Contracting
Cutting-Edge Contracting
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Manchester, 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 rate100%
Sunset Lawn Care
4.1(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Manchester, 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
Dorsey Construction Services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Manchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Dorsey Construction Services 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 time1 day
Avatar for S DiFatta Mason Contractor & Sons
S DiFatta Mason Contractor & Sons
4.6(
148
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Manchester, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

"We had work done on the stone patio around our pool. He also did drainage work around an area of our house that often floods. It has really made an incredible difference! Especially with all the rain we have had this year! I am so grateful to Sal and his workers! I would highly recommend their company!"
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
Avatar for Chesapeake Recycling and Disposal LLC
Chesapeake Recycling and Disposal LLC
5.0(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Manchester, MD and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I had got in. Intact with Chesapeake recycling and disposal about building a new deck out back of my house, installing hardwood floor, and putting a new roof on my house. Chris and his crew were very professional cleaned up after them selves and maintained a clean working environment They got it done on a timely matter and for a great price"
We provide large containers (dumpsters) for the collection and removal of residential and commercial debris.
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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.

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