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Avatar for G&C VENTURES, LLC
G&C VENTURES, LLC
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very satisfied with the repair work that was done on my patio pavers, the downspout burial/extensions, the laying of sod along the right side of my driveway and front street curb as well as the removal of a large 15 foot arborvitae tree and its replacement with a 4 foot tall dragon lady holly tree. What initially sold me on using Pro Landscape was the professionalism displayed by David the owner and his companies proposals to include cost edstimates which were much more detailed and easily understood than other contractors I met with. Further, when speaking with other members of his staff they were professional and friendly each time I interacted with them. I will definitely use ProLandscape again when the need arises."
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Zero Maintenance Landscape Design

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Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Almontes Demolition & Construction
Almontes Demolition & Construction
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David and his crew did a fantastic job! They removed my above ground pool, pool deck, back filled in the dirt and completely cleaned up everything. Very professional crew. I was amazed by their efficiency. I would highly recommend hiring this company to do work. Very professional services."
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+14

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Solid System Construction, LLC
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Mount Rainier, 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
Avatar for Jiffy Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Jiffy Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
4.3(
1,155
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Estimator was very nice and responded quickly to setup the visit and schedule the work for an old DC home with galvanized piping. The 2 installers (one very nice - Chris) did good work and cleaned up well, but didn't communicate the issues that popped up! This was irritating. They left although there were leaks and sewage coming through the kitchen sink when you turned on the bathroom sink etc. The installers claimed someone was scheduled to come the next morning, but that wasn't true because of the communication issues. Also, they promised a plumber would show up on the same day as the stoppage, but they never showed up or called. They apologized the next day, but my elderly mom still couldn't use her bathroom on the 2nd floor and had to go down to the basement to use the restroom for 5 days. They even mentioned that I had to pay for snaking the pipes although we had no blockage until the installers finished their work. The Estimator got an installer/repair tech Chris Hardesty (2nd Chris in the company) to snake and remove the stoppage (for free how nice) and fix all of the remaining issues. He is a great tech!!! He is the reason I gave an overall rating of a B. He was an "A" but the other service averaged to a "B". Thanks Chris!!! If you don't have an older home, then you should be fine, but if you do good luck with finding out promptly."
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Recommended by85%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 Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"FANTASTIC!!!! They came on time and worked very hard to find my septic opening which was underground without complaint in the hot sun. Very professional and friendly as well. This company is excellent and we will use them as our regular septic company from now on!"
Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for MJ Home Services LLC
MJ Home Services LLC
4.0(
361
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful. There are few things worse than going down to your basement and finding muddy water pooled on the floor. We were able to take care of the standing water; however, we had to find the source of the leak. We called MJ Home and they were able to come out the same day, give an assessment, and by that evening we had an estimate. Another representative came out the following day to meet with my husband and discuss the exact plan of attack and the following day they were out there and the job was completed. I would not have asked for better service."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for R.K. Boswell Septic & Excavating
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 Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"FANTASTIC!!!! They came on time and worked very hard to find my septic opening which was underground without complaint in the hot sun. Very professional and friendly as well. This company is excellent and we will use them as our regular septic company from now on!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Willard Environmental Group Inc
Willard Environmental Group Inc
4.9(
55
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. The crews were always prompt, professional and knowledgeable, friendly and willing to answer any questions. They transferred recoverable oil from our old tank into the new one, and filled the old tank with concrete to the inspector's specifications and satisfaction, then connected the new tank to our furnace. We had a concern shortly after installation, which was addressed straightaway to our complete satisfaction."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Tillerman Gardens LLC
Tillerman Gardens LLC
4.2(
79
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jesse and his team at Tillerman built a beautiful wood retaining wall along the back of my property, a fence around two-thirds of the yard, and two gates. Jesse was very responsive, punctual, and professional. The workmanship is great - prior to getting the wall, we were losing a quarter inch of yard every time it rained, but the retaining wall has stopped the erosion. The fence was raised a few weeks after the wall was installed, and the team completed the work in a day. After the fence was raised, we ran into some problems caused by the erosion that occurred prior to the retaining wall being installed, but Jesse promptly returned to deal with it. The fence looks beautiful. We would highly recommend Tillerman."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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