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Richardson Contracting

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Richardson Contracting

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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workman ship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workman ship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Anthony & Sylvan Pools

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Anthony & Sylvan Pools

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Customers say: Quality work
79 years of experience

Anthony & Sylvan has been building custom pools in the Jessup area for over 50 years, proudly serving Southern Maryland communities in and around Howard and Anne Arundel Counties. Our expert design consultants understand Maryland's varied terrain and seasonal weather, ensuring your custom concrete pool is engineered for long-term durability. Whether you're envisioning a serene backyard escape or a fun, family-friendly space, we guide you through every step, helping you choose the perfect tile, coping, and features to match your vision. Plus, every pool is backed by the Anthony & Sylvan Lifetime Structural Warranty for added peace of mind. Call now to schedule your FREE 3D design consultation, exclusively for Angi members!

"Best of the best. Our pool is 25 years old and three years ago AnthonySylvan did an entire rework. Last week we had a problem with our plaster in one small section of our baby pool and even though out of warranty item they came today and fixed our plaster and we are up and running again. Awesome customer support"

mike c on June 2023

Anthony & Sylvan has been building custom pools in the Jessup area for over 50 years, proudly serving Southern Maryland communities in and around Howard and Anne Arundel Counties. Our expert design consultants understand Maryland's varied terrain and seasonal weather, ensuring your custom concrete pool is engineered for long-term durability. Whether you're envisioning a serene backyard escape or a fun, family-friendly space, we guide you through every step, helping you choose the perfect tile, coping, and features to match your vision. Plus, every pool is backed by the Anthony & Sylvan Lifetime Structural Warranty for added peace of mind. Call now to schedule your FREE 3D design consultation, exclusively for Angi members!

"Best of the best. Our pool is 25 years old and three years ago AnthonySylvan did an entire rework. Last week we had a problem with our plaster in one small section of our baby pool and even though out of warranty item they came today and fixed our plaster and we are up and running again. Awesome customer support"

mike c on June 2023

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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.

Seal-Tite Basement Waterproofing Co

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Seal-Tite Basement Waterproofing Co

4.41(
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Customers say: Super punctual
53 years of experience

We are a full service basement, crawl space and foundation repair contractor. Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau we have repaired over 40,000 homes and structures in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina over the past 40 years. We are fully insured and licensed. Angie's List members receive a free consultation and inspection. We have worked in all types of locations, including residential and commercial locations, government agencies, colleges, hospitals, churches, and condo associations. We provide a lifetime transferable warranty, carry a Class A Contractor's License and we're fully insured.

"Should be called "Steal-tite". Company came out to give estimate in MAY 2019. Said they couldn't do the job until December, but we weren't having any leaks by June, so we went ahead and signed contract, sent in $800 deposit. Well, we ended up buying another house and decided not to have the work done. This was about October. Tried to call Seal-tite several times, always get the "answering service" and they never call back. Finally found the card of the engineer who quoted our estimate, Curt Giantonio. He said too bad so sad for our deposit, and that we had no recourse to get the money back. I realize the contract said the deposit was non-refundable. But the company could have been courteous, understood the situation, and refund my deposit even though legally they don't have to. Instead they've chosen to keep my money for zero services rendered. I could understand them keeping a portion to cover the travel costs of the engineer who came on site to give the estimate, but there's no way that is anywhere near $800. Greedy company that obviously doesn't care about people."

Jared S on February 2020

We are a full service basement, crawl space and foundation repair contractor. Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau we have repaired over 40,000 homes and structures in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina over the past 40 years. We are fully insured and licensed. Angie's List members receive a free consultation and inspection. We have worked in all types of locations, including residential and commercial locations, government agencies, colleges, hospitals, churches, and condo associations. We provide a lifetime transferable warranty, carry a Class A Contractor's License and we're fully insured.

"Should be called "Steal-tite". Company came out to give estimate in MAY 2019. Said they couldn't do the job until December, but we weren't having any leaks by June, so we went ahead and signed contract, sent in $800 deposit. Well, we ended up buying another house and decided not to have the work done. This was about October. Tried to call Seal-tite several times, always get the "answering service" and they never call back. Finally found the card of the engineer who quoted our estimate, Curt Giantonio. He said too bad so sad for our deposit, and that we had no recourse to get the money back. I realize the contract said the deposit was non-refundable. But the company could have been courteous, understood the situation, and refund my deposit even though legally they don't have to. Instead they've chosen to keep my money for zero services rendered. I could understand them keeping a portion to cover the travel costs of the engineer who came on site to give the estimate, but there's no way that is anywhere near $800. Greedy company that obviously doesn't care about people."

Jared S on February 2020

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Kitchen Magic Refacers, Inc.

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Kitchen Magic Refacers, Inc.

4.36(
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Customers say: Super punctual
42 years of experience

For over 35 years, Kitchen Magic Refacers, Inc. has been the leading kitchen cabinet refacer serving all of Maryland, Washington, DC, and northern Virginia. Through excellent standards and well practiced expertise, Kitchen Magic Refacers, Inc. has exceeded thousands of customers' desires to improve the functionality and beauty of their kitchen in a timely and cost effective manor. We will not substitute quality of materials, old fashioned craftsmanship and a commitment to on-time installation for any short term gains. As Kitchen Designers, we are able to incorporate existing cabinets with our own cabinets, cover all the exteriors with quality materials to match and replace door and drawer fronts to create an outstanding designer kitchen. We have the ability to convert doors to drawers, extend cabinets to ceilings, add customer cabinets, cut down cabinets, provide under cabinet lighting, remove interior walls and more.

For over 35 years, Kitchen Magic Refacers, Inc. has been the leading kitchen cabinet refacer serving all of Maryland, Washington, DC, and northern Virginia. Through excellent standards and well practiced expertise, Kitchen Magic Refacers, Inc. has exceeded thousands of customers' desires to improve the functionality and beauty of their kitchen in a timely and cost effective manor. We will not substitute quality of materials, old fashioned craftsmanship and a commitment to on-time installation for any short term gains. As Kitchen Designers, we are able to incorporate existing cabinets with our own cabinets, cover all the exteriors with quality materials to match and replace door and drawer fronts to create an outstanding designer kitchen. We have the ability to convert doors to drawers, extend cabinets to ceilings, add customer cabinets, cut down cabinets, provide under cabinet lighting, remove interior walls and more.

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Chesapeake Landscape & Design

4.60(
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Chesapeake Landscape & Design

4.60(
40
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our comprehensive integrated approach ensures that the proper plants, hardscaping, irrigation and lighting are chosen for your specific site. Whether you want to install an irrigation system, build a patio, add outdoor lighting, add pavers, or create a whole new landscape, Chesapeake Landscape & Design has the knowledge and expertise to take your landscape dreams from concept to reality.

Our comprehensive integrated approach ensures that the proper plants, hardscaping, irrigation and lighting are chosen for your specific site. Whether you want to install an irrigation system, build a patio, add outdoor lighting, add pavers, or create a whole new landscape, Chesapeake Landscape & Design has the knowledge and expertise to take your landscape dreams from concept to reality.

Osborne and sons llc

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Osborne and sons llc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Grading, excavating, resloping, driveways, yards, building sites. We specialize in difficult problems where another contractor has already been. Land clearing and leveling.

"Fantastic!! I told them what I wanted done one time and it turned out exactly like it should've been done the first time. Will definitely use again and will recommend them to everyone!!"

Amber B on September 2022

Grading, excavating, resloping, driveways, yards, building sites. We specialize in difficult problems where another contractor has already been. Land clearing and leveling.

"Fantastic!! I told them what I wanted done one time and it turned out exactly like it should've been done the first time. Will definitely use again and will recommend them to everyone!!"

Amber B on September 2022

ARBOGAST TREE & STUMP

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ARBOGAST TREE & STUMP

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Tree Service/ Landscaping

"Corey met me the same day to provide an estimate, and while I initially thought his estimate was high, after receiving other quotes I realized that it was reasonable for the work being done. He texted me to keep me informed along the way which I appreciated. What I like about Corey is that he’s an honest, straightforward guy. Tree work is notoriously expensive as home/landscape expenses go, and he gets it - he won’t try to sell you something you don’t need or pressure you into having more work done than is necessary. It’s hard to find service professionals like that and I would highly recommend him to anyone."

Kaitlan L on November 2018

Tree Service/ Landscaping

"Corey met me the same day to provide an estimate, and while I initially thought his estimate was high, after receiving other quotes I realized that it was reasonable for the work being done. He texted me to keep me informed along the way which I appreciated. What I like about Corey is that he’s an honest, straightforward guy. Tree work is notoriously expensive as home/landscape expenses go, and he gets it - he won’t try to sell you something you don’t need or pressure you into having more work done than is necessary. It’s hard to find service professionals like that and I would highly recommend him to anyone."

Kaitlan L on November 2018

D&D Environmental Contractors

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D&D Environmental Contractors

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. We provide environmental services for Government, Commercial and Residential.

"They were very careful and excellent. They made everything as clear and the area around they were very protective."

ralph k on October 2023

Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. We provide environmental services for Government, Commercial and Residential.

"They were very careful and excellent. They made everything as clear and the area around they were very protective."

ralph k on October 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

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. 

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

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