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Avatar for Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC
Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC
4.9(
161
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Water or Fuel Tank - RemoveWater or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Taneytown, 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
180 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Environmental Technical Services
4.8(
31
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Water or Fuel Tank - RemoveWater or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Environmental Technical Services ("ETS") is locally owned and operated and specializes in residential and commercial fuel storage tanks, both aboveground and underground. ETS performs tank installs, replacements, removals and abandonments. Additionally ETS investigates leaks and spills and performs remediations. Call today for your free estimate. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thanks

Response time10 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Wayside Landscaping, LLC
Wayside Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
50
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Wayside Landscaping, LLC 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. We are Licensed, Insured, and Bonded. MHIC#119101

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
109 neighbors recently requested a quote
JS Tank Removal
4.8(
90
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Water or Fuel Tank - RemoveWater or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to JS Tank Removal! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
88 neighbors recently requested a quote
Markool Heating & Cooling, LLC
4.7(
18
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Water or Fuel Tank - RemoveWater or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Markool Heating & Cooling. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text, or email today, and let us get started!

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Sunset Lawn Care
4.1(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

We, at Sunset Lawn Care, focus on quality lawn care and excavation projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Cutting-Edge Contracting
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

With over a decade of experience, CUTTING-EDGE CONTRACTING LLC 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 time2 days
Response rate100%
Dorsey Construction Services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Taneytown, 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
Avatar for Pawling Masonry
Pawling Masonry
4.2(
100
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Taneytown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Initial call for quote was responded to quickly, professionally, and with real courtesy. Even with erratic weather in Fall, 2009, work began promptly and efficiently. Mark's crew was friendly, neat, hard-working and committed to quality AND timely work. Mark coordinated stucco colors and texture with house paint that had been chosen for new painting. Despite severe weather, work was completed and graded post-excavation, in a very satisfactory manner, especially given sudden cold. In spring, due to the extreme winter, there were some problems with cracking of stucco; but I believe this demonstrates what a professional Mark is. All work was scraped and redone with material with lower temperature range, still coordinating stucco color, to avoid any future problems. Mark was good-humored and reassuring, even with this problem that was completely beyond his control. Throughout the job, he suggested options: reuse of existing block, new block or other materials and it was so good to find someone who has the environmental consciousness to offer reuse of materials. Regrading the hill for the stairway and better drainage to protect the wall was done, along with reseeding, to leave the landscape in better condition for a lasting wall than it had been previously. Many neighbors still stop to compliment the walls and the paver stairway. Am looking forward to having Mark put in a paver walkway and possibly "green" paver driveway. Couldn't be happier with the experience of working with him and recommend him unconditionally."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Taneytown, 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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