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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC

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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC

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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
134 local quotes requested

Here at Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC, we have years of experience in all environmental services. From oil spills to fuel tank removals/installations to soil and groundwater sampling. If your tank is leaking and you have vapors in your house, we are a state-certified contractor and our professionals know just how to help you. Call us today!

"Prompt and courteous service at a fair and reasonable price. Friendly technicians were respectful of the property and were done within a few hours. "

Bryan P on October 2025

Here at Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC, we have years of experience in all environmental services. From oil spills to fuel tank removals/installations to soil and groundwater sampling. If your tank is leaking and you have vapors in your house, we are a state-certified contractor and our professionals know just how to help you. Call us today!

"Prompt and courteous service at a fair and reasonable price. Friendly technicians were respectful of the property and were done within a few hours. "

Bryan P on October 2025


Mean Green Hydroseeding

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Mean Green Hydroseeding

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12 years of experience

serving the tristate area for quality Hydroseeding, sod, lawn installation, top soil sales and installation, lawn renovations, landscaping, mulch installation, excavation, aeration, over seeding, brush mowing. From commercial and residential.

serving the tristate area for quality Hydroseeding, sod, lawn installation, top soil sales and installation, lawn renovations, landscaping, mulch installation, excavation, aeration, over seeding, brush mowing. From commercial and residential.


All In One Excavating & Landscaping

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All In One Excavating & Landscaping

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We offer landscaping, hardscaping, lawn maintenance, seasonal clean up, excavation, handyman services, deck building etc... I am hard working, honest, reliable and have been doing this kind of work for 18 years. I started going out and helping my dad at a young age. While he had a landscaping & masonry business and have learned a lot from him over the years. I have the knowledge and skill to service your needs! Owner operated!

We offer landscaping, hardscaping, lawn maintenance, seasonal clean up, excavation, handyman services, deck building etc... I am hard working, honest, reliable and have been doing this kind of work for 18 years. I started going out and helping my dad at a young age. While he had a landscaping & masonry business and have learned a lot from him over the years. I have the knowledge and skill to service your needs! Owner operated!


Hamacher Contracting, LLC is a fully insured contracting company serving western, PA. Specializing in concrete construction, home remodels, hardscapes, landscaping & much more!


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Appalachian Industrial Holdings LLC

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Appalachian Industrial Holdings LLC

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6 years of experience

Excavating & Grading Water Crossings/Small Bridges Road/Driveway Grading & Maintenance Retaining Walls Land Clearing/Brush Hogging Wet & Dry Buried Utilities Septic Systems Drainage Installation/Repair Ponds

Excavating & Grading Water Crossings/Small Bridges Road/Driveway Grading & Maintenance Retaining Walls Land Clearing/Brush Hogging Wet & Dry Buried Utilities Septic Systems Drainage Installation/Repair Ponds



accurate asphalt and construction

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accurate asphalt and construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned and Operated Serving our customers since 1996 Satisfaction is our top priority and is Guaranteed! No job to BIG or to Small,We do it ALL! The best and negotiable pricing,We actually give what you have paid for Every job has a written and sign contract with everything that is to be done

"Accurate Asphalt did a wonderful job installing an asphalt driveway at my home in Berlin, MD. They went above an beyond to make sure the job was completed well. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a new driveway!"

Jon B on May 2018

Family owned and Operated Serving our customers since 1996 Satisfaction is our top priority and is Guaranteed! No job to BIG or to Small,We do it ALL! The best and negotiable pricing,We actually give what you have paid for Every job has a written and sign contract with everything that is to be done

"Accurate Asphalt did a wonderful job installing an asphalt driveway at my home in Berlin, MD. They went above an beyond to make sure the job was completed well. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a new driveway!"

Jon B on May 2018


"Although they are becoming known for their support of major government contracts, NOVA Lining took care of a problem for my family that could have been potentially tens of thousands of dollars if not for their problem solving. They combine the smartest minds in the industry with all of state of the art equipment and the work ethic to stay at it until a solution is found and implemented. I am go grateful for having found them. I recommend them strongly for all sized projects. This is a top tier company."

Pete L on January 2018

NoVa Lining Co., LLC offers sanitary sewer and drain rehabilitation via cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP).

"Although they are becoming known for their support of major government contracts, NOVA Lining took care of a problem for my family that could have been potentially tens of thousands of dollars if not for their problem solving. They combine the smartest minds in the industry with all of state of the art equipment and the work ethic to stay at it until a solution is found and implemented. I am go grateful for having found them. I recommend them strongly for all sized projects. This is a top tier company."

Pete L on January 2018


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Pyramid Land Development Solutions

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Pyramid Land Development Solutions

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

A premier Land Development Solutions company and a commercial residential build and design management company all in one. Celebrating 31 years of increasing success in the highly competitive development industry. We can help make your next venture successful and profitable. Additional DBA - Pyramid Land Development.

A premier Land Development Solutions company and a commercial residential build and design management company all in one. Celebrating 31 years of increasing success in the highly competitive development industry. We can help make your next venture successful and profitable. Additional DBA - Pyramid Land Development.


Miller Contracting Group, LLC

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Miller Contracting Group, LLC

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14 years of experience

Miller Contracting Group LLC is a full service construction company. We offer both Residential and Commercial building and construction services. Our professional staff will assist you from the initial design phase, into the permit process and through the completion of your residential or commercial construction project. Miller Contracting Group takes pride in getting the project done on schedule and on budget providing exceptional service and workmanship. We work with all clients to ensure schedules are met and there is no disruption in the workplace or home. Miller Contracting Group aims to exceed the standards set forth by our industry to solve problems and finding the most efficient methods to perform our work. Background Chuck Miller is the owner of Miller Contracting Group and has been in the construction industry since 1995 holding management and onsite positions in the commercial and residential field. Chuck takes pride in every job he does providing the highest level of quality construction services ensuring the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and customers. Our company brings over thirty six years of combined building experience and we insure successful projects by working closely with our clients and carefully chosen group of subcontractors and suppliers.

Miller Contracting Group LLC is a full service construction company. We offer both Residential and Commercial building and construction services. Our professional staff will assist you from the initial design phase, into the permit process and through the completion of your residential or commercial construction project. Miller Contracting Group takes pride in getting the project done on schedule and on budget providing exceptional service and workmanship. We work with all clients to ensure schedules are met and there is no disruption in the workplace or home. Miller Contracting Group aims to exceed the standards set forth by our industry to solve problems and finding the most efficient methods to perform our work. Background Chuck Miller is the owner of Miller Contracting Group and has been in the construction industry since 1995 holding management and onsite positions in the commercial and residential field. Chuck takes pride in every job he does providing the highest level of quality construction services ensuring the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and customers. Our company brings over thirty six years of combined building experience and we insure successful projects by working closely with our clients and carefully chosen group of subcontractors and suppliers.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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