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G&G Landscaping
4.8(
44
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pylesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. The staff was on time, cleaned the flower beds, moved dirt to various beds, mulched, put down landscape ties, and more. They were very professional and knowledgeable of what needed to be done. I plan to hire G&G Landscaping again for other landscaping needs. Job well done! Many thanks to G&G for making my flower beds beautiful again!"
Front yard Rennovation
Outdoor Living Space
Patio and Firepit
Patio Design
Patio extension

+20

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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A Cut Above Services
4.6(
83
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Pylesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired them to refurbish the landscape at my home. Great customer service, great attention to detail, and overall I’m really happy with the job they did. I’ll definitely continue working with them for landscape maintenance, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a new company to hire."
mulching
handyman
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ridley's Landscaping LLC
4.7(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Pylesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"These guys were absolutely phenomenal! They installed a retaining wall for me. They took one photo of what I said I wanted and tailored it without any effort on my part to install a retaining wall that is exactly like the photo I gave them. They scheduled me in almost immediately. The job was done in less than a week. They did what I asked for, quick turn around, and left the site better than they found it. Thank you!!!!!"
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+24

Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Decorus Landscape, LLC
5.0(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Pylesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were friendly, professional, efficient, prompt and did a great job. They came when they said they would, and finished in a timely manner…. The owner, Rob, has a great design aesthetic that resulted in my beautiful front yard. Anne B"
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+7

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Sunset Lawn Care
4.1(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Pylesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Showed up on time. Worked furiously. Removed fallen sticks before mulching. Cleaned up when done job. Broomed walks and drive where mulch was. Didn't harm existing grass with wheelbarrow. Had own tools. Preformed minor weeding as requested. Cleaned up some Christmas lights even though he didn't have to."
Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Superior Earth Works
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pylesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Superior Earth Works did a great job on our patio install. From their scheduling to completion, communication was great and their quality of work was top notch. I highly recommend them for anyone in need of new or repaired concrete work!"
Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Culpepper & Sons Contracting
4.9(
64
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Pylesville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris Culpepper and his team were professional, courteous and always on time. Chris followed up as the job was being done making sure it was progressing the way we wanted it to look. He took the time to understand what we wanted and if we were happy. My husband and I consider him a friend now who will be hired back to do more projects for us. We highly recommend using this company for all your tree removal, excavations, lawn prep and more! We are sooo very happy with our results. Thank you so much Culpepper and Sons!!"
Backyard tree removal
Backyard tree removal
Excavating, Grading, Drainage
Grading
Grading

+16

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

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