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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC
4.9(
161
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Serving Riverdale Park, 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
173 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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C SQUARED ENTERPRISES
New to Angi

Serving Riverdale Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

J. J. Torres Plumbing
New to Angi

Serving Riverdale Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

At J J. Torres Plumbing we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time10 mins
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George's Concrete
New to Angi

Serving Riverdale Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

George's Concrete 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. \n

George's Concrete
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Willard Environmental Group Inc
4.9(
55
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Serving Riverdale Park, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfectly. This family-owned company was informative, responsive, timely and professional. I didn't have to do a thing (except be home) as they took care of all county permits, etc. Totally painless."
UST Removal
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Washington Boyz
4.1(
48
)

Serving Riverdale Park, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trey Boyz (now Washington Boyz) provided overall excellent service. Dennis Washington was willing to listen and act on my request for removing most of the excavated soil to original grade to make room for topsoil."
My jobs
My jobs
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Riverdale Park, 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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