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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Shady Side, 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
173 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Almontes Demolition & Construction
4.9(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David and his team did an absolutely amazing job! They went above and beyond to make our landscape look wonderful! David is very professional, reliable and takes pride in his work! We recommend him for all your landscape, demo needs!!! Thank you again David"
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+14

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Sager Clean & Grean
4.8(
5
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I didn't know what to expect but was reassured by Jesse that he will get the job done and boy did he and his partner do just that! They were awesome and very reassuring. HIGHLY recommended. They do AMAZING lawn work as well!"
Small garden
Small garden
Recent lawn cuts
Recent lawn cuts
Power washing

+26

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C SQUARED ENTERPRISES
New to Angi

Serving Shady Side, 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.

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George's Concrete
New to Angi

Serving Shady Side, 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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Mark's Lawn & Landscape LLC
4.8(
147
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"Mark and his crew did a great job adding stone to our long driveway. Mark got the right color and insured that his crew understood what I wanted done. His crew leveled the driveway wonderfully, and overall, I couldn't be happier."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Shady Side, 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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