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Avatar for Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
5.0(
81
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"From start to finish, working with Premium Drainage and Erosion Solutions was the absolute best experience I've had with any home project! I met with Adrian, the owner, and he listened to all of my concerns, answered all questions, was so friendly and honest in doing so, and came up with a plan that made the most sense to me compared to other quotes I received. Communication about every aspect of the job - finalizing a plan, scheduling start dates, etc. - was very responsive and clear. As for the work that was done, the Premium D&E crew was absolutely professional, clean and detail-oriented! They went above and beyond what I imagined or thought was possible. They didn't just add the features that were discussed, they totally transformed the space. These guys worked so hard, and you can tell they really love and take pride in what they do. When the project was finished I didn't have enough words to thank them and share my appreciation for all of their hard work!"
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Two-Tiered Retaining Wall
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Before picture
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+246

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Avatar for Moyers Lawn Service & Landscaping
Moyers Lawn Service & Landscaping
4.6(
231
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Moyer’s provided excellent service for our yard cleanup. They were on time, efficient, thorough, and asked great questions to make sure we were happy customers."
Lawn and Yard Maintenance 1
Yard Clean Up, pruning and thinning of the lower limbs of a tree, and Sod Installation.
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+11

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Lawn Care, LLC
4.4(
215
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prolandscapeâ s did some work for us in our back yard which involved building a retaining wall, laying down a patio, and leveling the area. It was a challenging job, but David and his crew pulled it off with their sheer commitment and and ingenuity. Highly recommend them!"
landscape construction
Landscape Construction
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Zero Maintenance Landscape Design

+177

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ATD Landscaping LLC
4.5(
343
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Well done. ATD! Cracked cement front walkway became an attractive flagstone walkway to the front door."
Before the project started.
After from back yard-Patio with steps and railing
Patio with drainage and retaining wall
During installation.
Before from back yard

+122

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Green Neighbor Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used green neighbor landscaping for multiple projects over the years and Iâ m always grateful for the professionalism and quality work by Matt and his team. I will continue to rely on their services for years to come."
Before
During hydro mining process
Completion of drainage & sod
Finished drainage job
Exterior Lighting

+8

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Divine Landscaping Inc
4.6(
34
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job repair my patio. Showed up for estimate on time, good communications about the project scheduling, and provided good quality of work. Project went smoothly."
Backyard Make over.
Backyard Make over.
Backyard Make over.
Backyard Make over.
Backyard Make over.

+67

Response time6 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crews and Associates Cleaning Service
4.9(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Eugene has great customer service. I hired him to clean one rug and to clean my new house. I have lots of projects for him, and he is just great."
Window Cleaning
Window Cleaning
Window Cleaning
Window Cleaning
Snow Removal

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Emerald Landscaping Corporation
3.4(
170
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had this company come do a leaf cleanup for us and they did a great job. They were punctual, efficient and had everything done in under an hour! Would definitely use their services again."
Landscaping
Fences
Drainage
Landscaping
Fences

+133

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cutting-Edge Contracting
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service and very professional. Price reasonable. Had my shed torn down. Will definitely hire them again for other projects."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fomenji Moving and Hauling Services
4.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great guys Great prices, did an excellent job handling estate cleanup. Very fast yet cautious when needed. Very professional will use them often! Jason Ellicott City"
Response time4 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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. 

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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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