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

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"PRICE WAS GOOD. I HAD THEM FOR AN 8AM APPOINTMENT BUT THEY CANCELLED IN THE MORNING AND HAD TO COME BACK AT NOON. WASTED A WHOLE DAY. BUT THEY GOT THE JOB DONE. THEY DIDN'T CLEAN UP THE BASEMENT AREA AS I HAD HOPED."
Company-Owned Equipment
Upper Marlboro, MD
Fuel transfer
Removed oil tank
New AST installation

+67

Response time11 hrs
170 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Decorus Landscape, LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Benson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were friendly, professional, efficient, prompt and did a great job. They came when they said they would, and finished in a timely manner…. The owner, Rob, has a great design aesthetic that resulted in my beautiful front yard. Anne B"
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+7

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Dorsey Construction Services
New to Angi

Serving Benson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Dorsey Construction Services 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.

Response time1 day
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Pawling Masonry
4.2(
100
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Serving Benson, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Project took a little longer than expected with making the forms for the cement, as the man doing the work didn't understand exactly how Mark Pawling wanted it done. Mark was at a different job site and not available. However, once Mark was here things went much better. Overall he and his crew did an excellent job, and made sure we were happy with the job. The job started on Monday and was completed to our complete satisfaction the following week on Tuesday. I felt Mark really listened to us and did the work the way we wanted it done."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Piescape
4.5(
26
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Serving Benson, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went wonderful. They were aware we were having a graduation party the following month, and they completed all work prior to the date. This was done even though we had had a rainy period during the construction. They installed sod to assure our party could take place without any inconvenience. PieScape construction workers were extremely polite and diligent regarding their work. We are very, very pleased with the outcome and received so many compliments about the work that was done.

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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Benson, 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.

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