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

Serving Whiteford, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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 Whiteford, 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%
86 neighbors recently requested a quote
DDC Property Maintenance LLC
4.4(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Whiteford, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Company was hired to prepare and excavate a pad site for a pole barn garage. The guy "Wilson" knows what he is doing however he short changed me on the services that we agreed to. In addition, he under estimated materials needed to complete the work as well as while excavating the area, my sprinkler system was damaged. I had to advise him to come back and complete compaction of fill dirt. After compaction you were able to see that the site was clearly not leveled. I had to bring in more fill dirt to accommodate for this. I paid him anyway because his effort was good, but after payment he never followed up with me. It's like once he was paid then you never hear from him!"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Ridley's Landscaping LLC
4.7(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Whiteford, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Najee and his team worked masterfully to repair our patio. They worked late on day 2 to finish our job in 2 days instead of the 3 days they had planned. They restored our 100 year old patio to its original beauty. Each worker was professional, paying great attention to detail. Najee stayed in contact to let me know when they would arrive. I highly recommend these young craftsmen."
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+24

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Decorus Landscape, LLC
5.0(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Whiteford, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Decorus did a great job of building a brick wall and grading the yard for additional level surface. This was a safety issue for my grand children who might have rolled down into the river on such a steep grade. The decorative & Functional fence did not obstruct our waterfront views. Both teams cleaned up nicely. They even blew the mowed grass on our sidewalk which was not their responsibility. Thanks to the crew."
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+7

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

Serving Whiteford, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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