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MAC Group, LLC

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MAC Group, LLC

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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"MAC Group did a wonderful job fixing our hill slip and installing a large block retaining wall in front of our home. The work crew Salem, Brandon, Jeremy and Ricky did a great job and were very courteous, diligent, and professional during this project. Even the neighbors walking by commented how courteous the work crew was. Even though this was the first time this team had installed a large block retaining wall, they did an excellent job completing the work and ensuring the excavation, drainage, installation, backfill, and final grading were completed per the Geotechnical Engineers design. The foreman Jacob even moved a couple of small trees for us at the beginning of the project which is much appreciated! We are very pleased with the result and highly recommend MAC Group to anyone considering them for their next project! Thanks again for all your help! David "

David C on October 2025

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"MAC Group did a wonderful job fixing our hill slip and installing a large block retaining wall in front of our home. The work crew Salem, Brandon, Jeremy and Ricky did a great job and were very courteous, diligent, and professional during this project. Even the neighbors walking by commented how courteous the work crew was. Even though this was the first time this team had installed a large block retaining wall, they did an excellent job completing the work and ensuring the excavation, drainage, installation, backfill, and final grading were completed per the Geotechnical Engineers design. The foreman Jacob even moved a couple of small trees for us at the beginning of the project which is much appreciated! We are very pleased with the result and highly recommend MAC Group to anyone considering them for their next project! Thanks again for all your help! David "

David C on October 2025


Helton Grading, Inc.

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Helton Grading, Inc.

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45 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

HELTON GRADING INC 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.

HELTON GRADING INC 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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Quality Construction LLC

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Quality Construction LLC

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

Quality Construction LLC is a licensed and insured company which offers professional remodeling and construction services. Engineer owned and operated, Quality Construction offers services from top to bottom for your home/commercial property varying from custom kitchen installations to foundation repair. We specialize in excavation, water drainage, waterproofing, and foundation repair, but now we offer commercial and residential service calls for our on staff Master Electrician. Call us today!

"The owner did an excellent job of assessing the problem and developed a solution that would permanently fix the problem, not just "cover it up" in the short term. The amount of work required was extensive, being both inside and out, They paid a great deal of time and effort to assure the work was done right. He also consulted with me every step of the way to assure things were done to my satisfaction (ie. color selection, landscaping options, material selection). The cost was fair for the work that needed to be done, and if you consider the high quality of the work, the price was very reasonable. I was offered options to modify the cost along the way. This was one of best experiences I have ever had with a contractor that had to do significant work."

alan r on June 2019

Quality Construction LLC is a licensed and insured company which offers professional remodeling and construction services. Engineer owned and operated, Quality Construction offers services from top to bottom for your home/commercial property varying from custom kitchen installations to foundation repair. We specialize in excavation, water drainage, waterproofing, and foundation repair, but now we offer commercial and residential service calls for our on staff Master Electrician. Call us today!

"The owner did an excellent job of assessing the problem and developed a solution that would permanently fix the problem, not just "cover it up" in the short term. The amount of work required was extensive, being both inside and out, They paid a great deal of time and effort to assure the work was done right. He also consulted with me every step of the way to assure things were done to my satisfaction (ie. color selection, landscaping options, material selection). The cost was fair for the work that needed to be done, and if you consider the high quality of the work, the price was very reasonable. I was offered options to modify the cost along the way. This was one of best experiences I have ever had with a contractor that had to do significant work."

alan r on June 2019


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Anthony & Sylvan Pools

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Anthony & Sylvan Pools

4.53(
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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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Merritts Excavation and Utilities

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Merritts Excavation and Utilities

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

Thank you for your interest in Merritt's Excavation and our services. I got my start when I was knee high learning the business from my father. I will work with you 1-1 and have over 14 years of experience on over 250 projects to offer to your patronage and design. Our focus is excavating with grading, stone gravel, exterior drain & pipe replacement, driveway work, house footings, and grading work. I specialize in waterproofing basements and will take those projects on a case by case basis. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and I am born and raised here in West Virginia with lots of contacts for your to consult with if needed. I look forward to planning work on your home and do free estimates on any jobs on any projects with agreement or deposit!

"We had a leak in our half basement when it would rain and we have been dealing with it for years. We looked all over trying to find someone to help for a reasonable price, but all I got was people gouging the prices and giving me ridiculous quotes. Bradley reached out to me mere moments after I signed up for Angi to find a specialist and he came down to take a look at my situation that very same day. He lives more than an hour away but he came anyway. He gave me the lowest quote and scheduled me up for less than a week to get started and took him only two days to finish. The work is immaculate. I will definitely be using his services in the future and anyone else would be a fool not to do the same. Thank you so much for your help."

Brett J on December 2022

Thank you for your interest in Merritt's Excavation and our services. I got my start when I was knee high learning the business from my father. I will work with you 1-1 and have over 14 years of experience on over 250 projects to offer to your patronage and design. Our focus is excavating with grading, stone gravel, exterior drain & pipe replacement, driveway work, house footings, and grading work. I specialize in waterproofing basements and will take those projects on a case by case basis. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and I am born and raised here in West Virginia with lots of contacts for your to consult with if needed. I look forward to planning work on your home and do free estimates on any jobs on any projects with agreement or deposit!

"We had a leak in our half basement when it would rain and we have been dealing with it for years. We looked all over trying to find someone to help for a reasonable price, but all I got was people gouging the prices and giving me ridiculous quotes. Bradley reached out to me mere moments after I signed up for Angi to find a specialist and he came down to take a look at my situation that very same day. He lives more than an hour away but he came anyway. He gave me the lowest quote and scheduled me up for less than a week to get started and took him only two days to finish. The work is immaculate. I will definitely be using his services in the future and anyone else would be a fool not to do the same. Thank you so much for your help."

Brett J on December 2022



"It was very good. They were very professional. They answered our problem and tell me what was wrong. They did pretty well and knew what they were doing. The price was very reasonable. The work was good. They were very knowledgeable on what they did."

Rick W on January 2021

We strive to be the best in the business call today for ur free quotes on anything you need done. Roofing siding new construction remodeling decks buildings concrete drywall painting flooring

"It was very good. They were very professional. They answered our problem and tell me what was wrong. They did pretty well and knew what they were doing. The price was very reasonable. The work was good. They were very knowledgeable on what they did."

Rick W on January 2021



K D Excavation and Dirtworks

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K D Excavation and Dirtworks

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

We are a family owned an operated company, For the ones who want it done right,the first time...........Check us out on Facebook,brouse through our project pictures, take a look at our equipment. We accept Cash, Checks, And Credit Cards

We are a family owned an operated company, For the ones who want it done right,the first time...........Check us out on Facebook,brouse through our project pictures, take a look at our equipment. We accept Cash, Checks, And Credit Cards


"My Mother-in law called James and he told her he knew what the issue was. She was told that if they did not do any work, there would be no charge, she is 67 and lives alone. The odor in the house was bad enough to burn your eyes and make your throat sore after 30 minutes. Valley Plumbing showed up on time, came into the house and said they could not smell anything, one of them said he was sick and could not smell anything anyway. They took a flashlight and looked down the drain in the bathtub and sink, said they were full of water and there could not be any gas escaping from them. Both of them then went around the outside of the house and said they could not find anything. Before they left, the one that said he was sick brought paperwork to her and said there was a service call fee. She explained that she had been told that if they did not do any work, there would be no charge. He asked her to sign stating that they had been there and had not done any damage. A few days later, she gets a bill in the mail stating that she had refused to pay the bill and they had her signature in the space marked total due. It also stated that she had 30 days to pay or they would turn it over to collections. That the Guys have to be paid for the travel time. I tried to call the owner of Valley Plumbing and left a message for him to call me, he never did. After no response from the owner, I posted a negative review on Valley Plumbing's Facebook Page. I was there for this entire time with her and it was terrible to see. After they left, I called another company, they showed up and fixed the issue in five minutes. It was a vent for the bathtub and sink. Today, My mother-in-law received a hateful and threatening phone call from Barbra Arnold with MacCorkle and Lavender Law Firm telling her that if I did not remove the post they were going to sue. I called Barbra Arnold back and she had the same attitude with me. I hung up on her. WOULD NOT recommend Valley Plumbing for any kind of service. The misled my elderly Mother-in-law and threaten you with collections and lawsuits when your not satisfied with their work, or lack thereof in her case."

Tony J on November 2018

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"My Mother-in law called James and he told her he knew what the issue was. She was told that if they did not do any work, there would be no charge, she is 67 and lives alone. The odor in the house was bad enough to burn your eyes and make your throat sore after 30 minutes. Valley Plumbing showed up on time, came into the house and said they could not smell anything, one of them said he was sick and could not smell anything anyway. They took a flashlight and looked down the drain in the bathtub and sink, said they were full of water and there could not be any gas escaping from them. Both of them then went around the outside of the house and said they could not find anything. Before they left, the one that said he was sick brought paperwork to her and said there was a service call fee. She explained that she had been told that if they did not do any work, there would be no charge. He asked her to sign stating that they had been there and had not done any damage. A few days later, she gets a bill in the mail stating that she had refused to pay the bill and they had her signature in the space marked total due. It also stated that she had 30 days to pay or they would turn it over to collections. That the Guys have to be paid for the travel time. I tried to call the owner of Valley Plumbing and left a message for him to call me, he never did. After no response from the owner, I posted a negative review on Valley Plumbing's Facebook Page. I was there for this entire time with her and it was terrible to see. After they left, I called another company, they showed up and fixed the issue in five minutes. It was a vent for the bathtub and sink. Today, My mother-in-law received a hateful and threatening phone call from Barbra Arnold with MacCorkle and Lavender Law Firm telling her that if I did not remove the post they were going to sue. I called Barbra Arnold back and she had the same attitude with me. I hung up on her. WOULD NOT recommend Valley Plumbing for any kind of service. The misled my elderly Mother-in-law and threaten you with collections and lawsuits when your not satisfied with their work, or lack thereof in her case."

Tony J on November 2018

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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