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Avatar for Wayside Landscaping, LLC
Wayside Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
49
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Serving Cockeysville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Dominic and his team. Very Professional, Very Friendly. We just had an in ground pool installed and I was worried about backside erosion. Dom made some suggestions with River walk stone, mulch and sod. They were done in two days. Highly Recommend to anyone!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Superior Earth Works
5.0(
2
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Serving Cockeysville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Superior Earth Works did a great job on our patio install. From their scheduling to completion, communication was great and their quality of work was top notch. I highly recommend them for anyone in need of new or repaired concrete work!"
Response time8 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S DiFatta Mason Contractor & Sons
4.6(
148
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Serving Cockeysville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

"Pre-planning- had prior understanding of thru neighborhood sources. Visited and spoke to another customer who was both pleased and thought that he received value and quality Plan - from concept to final iteration. Clearly conveyed Execution- Five highly skilled experienced including two sons on site each day, very precise and did not take short cuts. Implemented improvements during execution such as to minimize steps thru incorporation of change of elevation thru use of ramps. Price - big job and fair price Completion- restored site and cleaned up superbly. Remediated aesthetic sidewalk issue that was left by a previous contractor. Satisfaction -beautiful outcome ;exceeded expectations, would highly recommend"
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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First Lady Home Trash Removal
4.3(
396
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Serving Cockeysville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They called me to schedule quickly but when they came out they informed me that the Angie's Offer did not include building materials, Offer did not clearly state these items as not valid under the offer or excluded."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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DZ's Contracting LLC
4.4(
25
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Serving Cockeysville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave came out to assess the project on the day and time he told me. He seemed knowledgable about concrete demolition. When he asked to do a test for how the concrete would come out, I knew that he was my kind of contractor! Because he had information about the job from his test, he could give us a fair price! As it turns out this test he did was a strong predictor for how he works. He did all the work himself with his machines. He checked in with us about work hours and days. Very polite and respectful person. Right before he came to do the job, a small tornado came through our area and knocked down several larger trees and large branches. I strained my back removing some of the branches and approached Dave about helping me out. He jumped right in the next day with his own chainsaw and other machinery and downed and cleared two large trees and other branches! When he was done with pool patio demolition and tree removal, he cleaned up and seeded disturbed lawn areas. Dave is easy to talk to and has ideas and knowledge he will share with you. In short, he is great! He has my respect. We hope to have him working on future projects on our property."
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+5

Response time2 days
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Piescape
4.5(
26
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Serving Cockeysville, 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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Knock You Plumb Out Plumbing Inc.
4.5(
194
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Serving Cockeysville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Several years back, I called for help and we talked through my problem. We concluded that no water was leaving my house and it was backing up out of a pipe in the basement. In talking through our architecture and location, he determined this was most likely something that could be solved by Baltimore City services (for free). That turned out to be the case. The City workers came out fairly quickly, identified and cleared the clog outside my home, and I paid nothing (outside of my tax returns, of course ... "my tax dollars at work"). Knock You Out could have tried to make some money off of me by saying they needed to come out and look at it, then referring me to the City, and then charging me for their time/truck-roll (while prolonging the entire thing for me). Knock You Out is not cold and unscrupulous. By spending time with me on the phone, but doing no work here and making nothing from it, they proved themselves to be honest and decent people. And that may be the main thing we shop for in home services."
Main sewer connection at the house
Working out of a shoring box
This particular sewer happened to be at 14' in depth.
Sediment Filter
sediment filter

+1

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JL PAINTING CORP
4.8(
30
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Serving Cockeysville, MD and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"JL Painting did an excellent job. The estimate came quickly and the work started right away. Their work was thorough and detailed. The job area was always tidy and when it was finished everything was clean and looked great."
The Good Shepherd Church of God in Christ
Crownsville
Preston,Md
Paint
Epoxy

+56

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Cockeysville, MD

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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