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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC
4.9(
161
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Serving Bel Air, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great team. They work with your situation. They got the job done in a timely manner. We hired Ace to remove our old underground storage tank, UST for fuel oil. Very smooth operation of the excavator, expert maneuvers. Well done! If you need your tank removed, GO WITH ACE!!!!!"
Company-Owned Equipment
Upper Marlboro, MD
Fuel transfer
Removed oil tank
New AST installation

+67

Response time11 hrs
174 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
DDC Property Maintenance LLC
4.4(
11
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Serving Bel Air, 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
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
A Cut Above Services
4.6(
83
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Serving Bel Air, 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
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ridley's Landscaping LLC
4.7(
15
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Serving Bel Air, 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

Recommended by60%of homeowners
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A&C Plumbing and Heating
5.0(
8
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Serving Bel Air, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wouldn't hire anyone else! Did all the plumbing work on my new "dated" home and made me feel confident about everything. This has been the easiest part of fixing up my new house! Can't say enough!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Decorus Landscape, LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Bel Air, 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
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Lawn Care

+7

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Bel Air, MD

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

The Bel Air, MD homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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