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Sloan Construction Company
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Oakland, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. Thank you for choosing Sloan Construction Inc

Response time10 mins
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Ace Lawn & Landscaping
4.4(
60
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Oakland, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys were fantastic. They were on time, extremely professional, and really nice. The finished product was night and day. thank you!"
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Oakland, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It took one week, I also got to enter the are all through construction.  Results, complete dry area were in all weather seasons."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ashby Property Services
4.8(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Oakland, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Justin is professional, reliable and listened to my requests. I requested the grass to be done with a push mower and bagged. I had issues with other lawn service companies, they just wouldn t do what I requested. But Justin did! I live in Pittsburgh so he was willing to send pictures after the grass was cut. Really appreciated that! Good job!"
Rosetta steps and Washington pavers
Rosetta steps and Washington pavers
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RADARS EXCAVATING, LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Oakland, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Recently purchased a new home, previous owners left a dangerous drop off and this company not only fixed the problem within a timely manner they also were polite, personable and reliable. I highly recommend this company for any excavating work. Radar Excavating is the only company I use for any further work."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Darrin Kamp Excavating
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Oakland, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

I've been servicing the area for over 15 years. Working as an Operating Engineer with Local 37 as well. I'm very detailed oriented, take great pride in my quality of work, customer satisfaction and treat all of my customers like family. Please give me a call if you have any excavating for your residential or commercial property needs.

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Maust Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Oakland, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

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DiMat-Rock Finishing
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Oakland, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Larry and his son did an excellent job repairing two holes I had in my drywall. The end result was a flawless job. He even patched up some drywall issues I had in a bathroom I had free of charge. I can't recommend this company enough. Thanks, Larry"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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