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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC

4.93(
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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC

4.93(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

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


JS Tank Removal

4.95(
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JS Tank Removal

4.95(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Welcome to JS Tank Removal! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Over good experience "

FARELL M on October 2025

Welcome to JS Tank Removal! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Over good experience "

FARELL M on October 2025


Righttime Plumbing And Drain, LLC

4.66(
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Righttime Plumbing And Drain, LLC

4.66(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Whether you need a faucet installation, or a plumbing repair, we offer a wide range of residential plumbing services to meet your needs. We continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each client receives the very best service. We strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that all plumbing work is completed to the highest standards. We will provide you with a free consultation to explain all of your available options, so that you can choose the scope or work that is right for you and your budget. At Righttime Plumbing And Drain, LLC, we refuse to price gouge our customers. We want to bring back a comfortable service for our hometown clients. Call or Text today for a free estimate at (240) 620-7413.

"Mr. Rema is very efficient and thorough and he explains issues found and Solutions. I am very pleased with his work and knowledge. "

Jane B on February 2025

Whether you need a faucet installation, or a plumbing repair, we offer a wide range of residential plumbing services to meet your needs. We continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each client receives the very best service. We strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that all plumbing work is completed to the highest standards. We will provide you with a free consultation to explain all of your available options, so that you can choose the scope or work that is right for you and your budget. At Righttime Plumbing And Drain, LLC, we refuse to price gouge our customers. We want to bring back a comfortable service for our hometown clients. Call or Text today for a free estimate at (240) 620-7413.

"Mr. Rema is very efficient and thorough and he explains issues found and Solutions. I am very pleased with his work and knowledge. "

Jane B on February 2025


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DZ's Contracting LLC

4.40(
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DZ's Contracting LLC

4.40(
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Customers say: Terrific value
38 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

25% Discount on equipment time during COVID-19. I am a seasoned excavator local to Howard County and have 35 years experience. I serviced a prominent builder, Corner Stone Homes, from 2003 to 2016 and you can can reference Brandon Boy Owner 443-794-7392. We provide many services including clearing sites, installing roads, digging basements, installing driveways, drain tile, bio retention, rain gardens, level spreaders, dry wells, fine grading, seed, and sediment controls. Site clean up, street cleaning, lawn mowing and landscape maintenance. We also snow plow and power wash. 24-7 emergency service. Soul owner David Zile. I was disabled in 2016 from a medical procedure. Through extensive physical therapy its 2019 I am back and strong as ever. Averaged 25 homes per year.

"Dave did a great job. He leveled front yard and then put a layer of top soil and spread grass seed. He even returned to seed a few small patches that did not take. He is quick and does great work. I'll hire him again. His pric was fair and reasonable "

Sxott F on October 2025

25% Discount on equipment time during COVID-19. I am a seasoned excavator local to Howard County and have 35 years experience. I serviced a prominent builder, Corner Stone Homes, from 2003 to 2016 and you can can reference Brandon Boy Owner 443-794-7392. We provide many services including clearing sites, installing roads, digging basements, installing driveways, drain tile, bio retention, rain gardens, level spreaders, dry wells, fine grading, seed, and sediment controls. Site clean up, street cleaning, lawn mowing and landscape maintenance. We also snow plow and power wash. 24-7 emergency service. Soul owner David Zile. I was disabled in 2016 from a medical procedure. Through extensive physical therapy its 2019 I am back and strong as ever. Averaged 25 homes per year.

"Dave did a great job. He leveled front yard and then put a layer of top soil and spread grass seed. He even returned to seed a few small patches that did not take. He is quick and does great work. I'll hire him again. His pric was fair and reasonable "

Sxott F on October 2025


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Maryland Tank & Environmental, LLC

4.73(
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Maryland Tank & Environmental, LLC

4.73(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Maryland Tank and Environmental, LLC, provides quality petroleum storage tank and environmental services to Anne Arundel, nearby counties, and Washington DC. Our specialty is concentrated in home heating oil storage tank service. We provide underground storage tank removal and above ground storage tank installation services. Services include subsequent remediation of leaking storage tanks and underground storage tank testing for real estate transactions. Our company is family owned and operated by a husband and wife team that have over 15 years of combined tank and excavation experience. All work is performed per EPA and MDE standards and regulations. Call us today!

"Professional, knowledgeable, easy to work with and VERY hardworking. I would not hesitate to recommend working with them for tank replacement and any remediation requirements that may be needed, I was very, very pleased with their service, workmen and the company as a whole. A+"

Jane D on November 2021

Maryland Tank and Environmental, LLC, provides quality petroleum storage tank and environmental services to Anne Arundel, nearby counties, and Washington DC. Our specialty is concentrated in home heating oil storage tank service. We provide underground storage tank removal and above ground storage tank installation services. Services include subsequent remediation of leaking storage tanks and underground storage tank testing for real estate transactions. Our company is family owned and operated by a husband and wife team that have over 15 years of combined tank and excavation experience. All work is performed per EPA and MDE standards and regulations. Call us today!

"Professional, knowledgeable, easy to work with and VERY hardworking. I would not hesitate to recommend working with them for tank replacement and any remediation requirements that may be needed, I was very, very pleased with their service, workmen and the company as a whole. A+"

Jane D on November 2021


Sunset Lawn Care

4.00(
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Sunset Lawn Care

4.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We, at Sunset Lawn Care, focus on quality lawn care and excavation projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"They've done LOTS of work for me and they continue to do lots of work because they are reasonably priced, excellent service, and does what he says he will do. Never had any problems, miscommunications, or misunderstandings, and the work is always completed as expected"

Joe G on July 2019

We, at Sunset Lawn Care, focus on quality lawn care and excavation projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"They've done LOTS of work for me and they continue to do lots of work because they are reasonably priced, excellent service, and does what he says he will do. Never had any problems, miscommunications, or misunderstandings, and the work is always completed as expected"

Joe G on July 2019


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Leisure Contracting, LLC

4.43(
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Leisure Contracting, LLC

4.43(
82
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

Leisure Contracting, LLC, has been in business for over 18 years and performs the highest quality pool work. Turn your backyard into something to talk about. We listen to our customers�� needs and then design a custom plan to meet and exceed their wishes. Leisure contracting can handle any of your pool desires. Customer satisfaction is our guarantee. Need a new liner for your pool? Look no further! We carry the most durable liners around, available in a variety of patterns. Our large selection of Loop-Loc liners will make your pool look brand new.

"Highly recommend"

Kelly M on July 2023

Leisure Contracting, LLC, has been in business for over 18 years and performs the highest quality pool work. Turn your backyard into something to talk about. We listen to our customers�� needs and then design a custom plan to meet and exceed their wishes. Leisure contracting can handle any of your pool desires. Customer satisfaction is our guarantee. Need a new liner for your pool? Look no further! We carry the most durable liners around, available in a variety of patterns. Our large selection of Loop-Loc liners will make your pool look brand new.

"Highly recommend"

Kelly M on July 2023


Solid System Construction, LLC

5.00(
2
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Solid System Construction, LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

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.

"Erick and folks performed the work in a professional and efficient manner."

Allen P on September 2020

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.

"Erick and folks performed the work in a professional and efficient manner."

Allen P on September 2020


Dorsey Construction Services

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Dorsey Construction Services

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Approved Pro
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Dorsey Construction Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Dorsey Construction Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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All Aspects Waterproofing

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All Aspects Waterproofing

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Serving Maryland, D.C. and Virginia, All Aspects Waterproofing the leader in service and quality. Over 35 years experience, providing ​the quality workmanship needed to keep your basement dry. Our life of the structure warranty is a reflection of our commitment to ensure every customer is satisfied. Whether you're a homeowner or a perspective buyer, ​having a dry basement will add value to your home.

"Been 7 years and everything is still tight! Repointed the block on the inside and painted it about 4 years ago. Paint is holding up. Squared the seal up on the outside and painted there too. Everything outside is holding up as well. The only company that didn't try to sell me a sump pump."

JASON W on June 2023

Serving Maryland, D.C. and Virginia, All Aspects Waterproofing the leader in service and quality. Over 35 years experience, providing ​the quality workmanship needed to keep your basement dry. Our life of the structure warranty is a reflection of our commitment to ensure every customer is satisfied. Whether you're a homeowner or a perspective buyer, ​having a dry basement will add value to your home.

"Been 7 years and everything is still tight! Repointed the block on the inside and painted it about 4 years ago. Paint is holding up. Squared the seal up on the outside and painted there too. Everything outside is holding up as well. The only company that didn't try to sell me a sump pump."

JASON W on June 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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.

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.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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