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Avatar for Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC
Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC
4.9(
161
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Serving Linthicum Heights, 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
189 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
4.6(
20
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Serving Linthicum Heights, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Immediate quote, timely service, and good follow up. I will be using J&W for a few additional projects as well. The work on our porch to re point bricks and put in railings was immaculate. We are very satisfied with all aspects of working with this contractor."
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod

+6

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Sunset Lawn Care
4.1(
8
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Serving Linthicum Heights, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Showed up on time. Worked furiously. Removed fallen sticks before mulching. Cleaned up when done job. Broomed walks and drive where mulch was. Didn't harm existing grass with wheelbarrow. Had own tools. Preformed minor weeding as requested. Cleaned up some Christmas lights even though he didn't have to."
Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for S DiFatta Mason Contractor & Sons
S DiFatta Mason Contractor & Sons
4.6(
148
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Serving Linthicum Heights, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

"We had work done on the stone patio around our pool. He also did drainage work around an area of our house that often floods. It has really made an incredible difference! Especially with all the rain we have had this year! I am so grateful to Sal and his workers! I would highly recommend their company!"
Butler Stone Patio
Paver Patio with Border and Castle Block Wall
Paver Patio with Pergola
Castle Block Wall and Paver Patio
Stone Patio and Landing

+17

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Mark's Lawn & Landscape LLC
4.8(
147
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Serving Linthicum Heights, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"I contacted Mark's Lawn and Landscape in late March 2018 about installing a paver foundation ( 12 by 16) for a shed. I made an appointment for early morning and Mark was right on time traveling from Halethorpe to Laurel. Note that the four other firms I called said that for such a small job there was no need for a site inspection prior to the work starting. Mark quickly gave me an estimate and a time frame for when he could complete the work. For the rest of the day my thought was that maybe I could find a contractor who might do the work for somewhat less money. About three days later Mark's proposal came and the cost to do the work was exactly what he quoted and I knew then that I would give him the job. When Mark and his crew came to do the work he recommended a different location for the foundation than mine and I was pleased after taking his recommendation. Mark's crew did an excellent job installing a perfectly level foundation in a day's time and grading the area around the foundation. I asked Mark to inspect the job after completion and he said he would certainly do this. Yes, this was a small job but I was so pleased with Mark's attentiveness to my needs and requests."
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+8

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Linthicum Heights, 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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