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Avatar for New Village Landscape & Tree Services, LLC
New Village Landscape & Tree Services, LLC
4.3(
29
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Good job on the clean up. Also the showed up on time when they said they would, and offered up many suggestions that were helpful to me. Did a good job on the clean up and cleaned up there mess. I look forward to working with them on my next project."
Hardscapes Project
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
2 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 Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

With over a decade of experience, CUTTING-EDGE CONTRACTING LLC 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.

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sunset Lawn Care
4.1(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

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.

Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Dorsey Construction Services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Response time1 day
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Maryland Excavation, LLC
4.9(
100
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I spoke with Destiny, she was very professional and very willing to prove that Maryland Excavation is a worthy company ready to prove that they can do a great job, needless to say, they did not disappoint. Communication was great, they were on time, and finished the job with extreme care. Pride shows in their work. I would definitely use them again and would recommend them to anyone."
Land Clearing
Site Prep
New Driveway Install
Install New Driveway
Tree Removal

+13

Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Knock You Plumb Out Plumbing Inc.
4.5(
194
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Several years back, I called for help and we talked through my problem. We concluded that no water was leaving my house and it was backing up out of a pipe in the basement. In talking through our architecture and location, he determined this was most likely something that could be solved by Baltimore City services (for free). That turned out to be the case. The City workers came out fairly quickly, identified and cleared the clog outside my home, and I paid nothing (outside of my tax returns, of course ... "my tax dollars at work"). Knock You Out could have tried to make some money off of me by saying they needed to come out and look at it, then referring me to the City, and then charging me for their time/truck-roll (while prolonging the entire thing for me). Knock You Out is not cold and unscrupulous. By spending time with me on the phone, but doing no work here and making nothing from it, they proved themselves to be honest and decent people. And that may be the main thing we shop for in home services."
Main sewer connection at the house
Working out of a shoring box
This particular sewer happened to be at 14' in depth.
Sediment Filter
sediment filter

+1

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Chesapeake Recycling and Disposal LLC
Chesapeake Recycling and Disposal LLC
5.0(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I had got in. Intact with Chesapeake recycling and disposal about building a new deck out back of my house, installing hardwood floor, and putting a new roof on my house. Chris and his crew were very professional cleaned up after them selves and maintained a clean working environment They got it done on a timely matter and for a great price"
We provide large containers (dumpsters) for the collection and removal of residential and commercial debris.
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DZ's Contracting LLC
4.4(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contacted Dave to discuss leveling a portion of our backyard to install a shed. Dave was available the next day to provide a quote. I had a few ideas on how he could level the yard, but he had some great ideas that saved us money and materials. Dave was available to start work within a few days and it was evident he was really experienced with excavation. He was extremely professional and meticulous and took care to not damage our grass. He leveled the soil, laid a base of stone, graded the soil to the rest of the existing yard, and seeded the disturbed soil. He cleaned up everything really well, leaving the space better than when he arrived. It turned out even better than we expected. I highly recommend DZ's Construction for excavation services, and I will definitely use him in the future."
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+5

Response time2 days
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

The Taneytown, MD homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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