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"I was very pleased with the foundation supports that Jason and his team put under a house I needed to sell. They did a good job for a good price, half of other "foundation company" quotes. They also accommodated a fairly short timeframe to closing. I highly recommend them!"

Cathy B on December 2025

If you can dream it, we can build it! Give us a call today for a free quote!

"I was very pleased with the foundation supports that Jason and his team put under a house I needed to sell. They did a good job for a good price, half of other "foundation company" quotes. They also accommodated a fairly short timeframe to closing. I highly recommend them!"

Cathy B on December 2025


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Rapidan Farm, LLC

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Rapidan Farm, LLC

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

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your Excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"David and Waverly were easy to communicate and work with. They were fast and professional. They left the work site clean and removed their equipment immediately upon finishing work. We would recommend them to our family and friends."

Jennifer K on July 2021

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your Excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"David and Waverly were easy to communicate and work with. They were fast and professional. They left the work site clean and removed their equipment immediately upon finishing work. We would recommend them to our family and friends."

Jennifer K on July 2021


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Legacy Earth and Arbor

5.00(
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Legacy Earth and Arbor

5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Legacy Earth and Arbor is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"The owner was easy to work with… the job was done in a timely fashion and the work was excellent!! I’d highly recommend!!"

Steffani P on November 2025

Legacy Earth and Arbor is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"The owner was easy to work with… the job was done in a timely fashion and the work was excellent!! I’d highly recommend!!"

Steffani P on November 2025


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Dirt Pro

5.00(
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Dirt Pro

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Dirt Pro is an excavating contractor for your residential and commercial needs. We move Dirt! Grading, drive-way pads and house site preparation, offering land clearing, trenching for utilities, final grading even lawn seeding and bush hogging. If you don't see what you want give us a call to go over your ideas. We offer a wide array of different services for our clients to ensure we can help them with and of their land management needs. Call us today for your free consultation!

"First experience with Dirt Pro was when I began building our new home in November 2019. I'm still using Dirt Pro for any excavation needs and highly recommend his service."

Lou W on August 2021

Dirt Pro is an excavating contractor for your residential and commercial needs. We move Dirt! Grading, drive-way pads and house site preparation, offering land clearing, trenching for utilities, final grading even lawn seeding and bush hogging. If you don't see what you want give us a call to go over your ideas. We offer a wide array of different services for our clients to ensure we can help them with and of their land management needs. Call us today for your free consultation!

"First experience with Dirt Pro was when I began building our new home in November 2019. I'm still using Dirt Pro for any excavation needs and highly recommend his service."

Lou W on August 2021


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HydroGeo Environmental, LLC

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HydroGeo Environmental, LLC

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

We do not service above ground tanks. At HydroGeo Environmental, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"I would highly recommend this company! They were courteous, very thorough, great communicators, and very prompt with their service!"

Susan W on January 2023

We do not service above ground tanks. At HydroGeo Environmental, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"I would highly recommend this company! They were courteous, very thorough, great communicators, and very prompt with their service!"

Susan W on January 2023


"the service technician gave me a call, before he showed up. Very knowledgeable did a great job. I would use them again ."

Tony V on March 2020

Family owned & operated for 30 years. Additional contact names: Steven Barnes, Jason Austin

"the service technician gave me a call, before he showed up. Very knowledgeable did a great job. I would use them again ."

Tony V on March 2020


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Premier Arbor Services

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Premier Arbor Services

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

Call Us @ 540-718-3794! Established in 2000 with over 20+ years of Arbor experience, owner operated, & a 2018 Super Service Award winner, Premier Arbor Services are able to handle all tree care needs. We provide 24/7 services from tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding or removal, to excavating blurbs and everything in between-- our crew will provide you with expert service. Enhance your home's curb appeal by letting the quality excavating services of Premier Arbor Services LLC add beauty and value to your property. We also can provide custom hardscaping work that will be tailored to your specific aesthetic needs. We have an A+ rating on the Better Business Bureau and are A-rated on Angie's List, where we won the 2018 Super Service Award within 5 different geographical markets. We offer FREE estimates, so give us a call today!

"Premier Arbor Services acted promptly to my request and removed the pine tree branches and wooden debris scattered across my lakeside property."

Carolyn C on March 2019

Call Us @ 540-718-3794! Established in 2000 with over 20+ years of Arbor experience, owner operated, & a 2018 Super Service Award winner, Premier Arbor Services are able to handle all tree care needs. We provide 24/7 services from tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding or removal, to excavating blurbs and everything in between-- our crew will provide you with expert service. Enhance your home's curb appeal by letting the quality excavating services of Premier Arbor Services LLC add beauty and value to your property. We also can provide custom hardscaping work that will be tailored to your specific aesthetic needs. We have an A+ rating on the Better Business Bureau and are A-rated on Angie's List, where we won the 2018 Super Service Award within 5 different geographical markets. We offer FREE estimates, so give us a call today!

"Premier Arbor Services acted promptly to my request and removed the pine tree branches and wooden debris scattered across my lakeside property."

Carolyn C on March 2019


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The Great Outdoors, LLC

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The Great Outdoors, LLC

4.83(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

We're a small company dedicated to providing premier workmanship, quality materials, and outstanding customer service. After receiving my degree in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University I am qualified not only to design your landscaping but our crew can also install your project.

"The process was seamless. Graham told us what, how much and when the work would be done and it all happened in exactly the way he promised. He made suggestions that exactly met our needs and the results are beautiful."

Janice D on August 2020

We're a small company dedicated to providing premier workmanship, quality materials, and outstanding customer service. After receiving my degree in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University I am qualified not only to design your landscaping but our crew can also install your project.

"The process was seamless. Graham told us what, how much and when the work would be done and it all happened in exactly the way he promised. He made suggestions that exactly met our needs and the results are beautiful."

Janice D on August 2020


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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing

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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing

4.60(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"Excellent: spotless, top-notch quality work."

DANNA F on June 2018

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"Excellent: spotless, top-notch quality work."

DANNA F on June 2018


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Anthony & Sylvan Pools

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Anthony & Sylvan Pools

4.62(
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Customers say: Quality work
80 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

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