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DDC Property Maintenance LLC
4.4(
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Serving Elk-Mills, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wilson prepped the pad for our barndominium, installed our bioswale, helped with tree removal, Installed our septic, and did our driveway for our custom home build. He was great with dealing with the county for us and made things smooth and easy. All work exceeded our expectations. Great guy and it was great to support a small local family in our area."
Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Bayside excavation & Hauling
5.0(
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Serving Elk-Mills, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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 time5 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Mini Excavation Services
New to Angi

Serving Elk-Mills, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s 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.\n

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Air Temp Solutions
4.7(
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Serving Elk-Mills, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Air Temp Solutions replaced my Heating and A/C system last winter. Their service was top-notch from start to finish. They gave me a great price and also honored the 10 % discount for Angie's list members. The technicians who came for the installation were true professionals and competed the whole job in less than 6 hours. Once the installation was completed they also did all the paper work and follow-up to make sure I get the energize Delaware rebate. The rebate arrived in mail last week for $1350.00. Over all Air temp is a great company with great people and great service."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Eagle and Son Septic
4.8(
21
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Serving Elk-Mills, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nathan Eagle is a pleasure to deal with. He kept in constant contact throughout the project, and updated us regularly. The subcontractors who did the electrical and excavation work were also very professional. Ours was a very complicated septic replacement, and Nathan made sure that the county approved all changes and that we understood what was happening. He ensured we were happy with the final result. His price was fair. A septic replacement is not a fun or pretty investment in your home, but for an old house (55 years on the original system), it is necessary. We no longer have to worry when there is a heavy rainstorm or when we have guests. Thank you, Nathan!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Skyes Plumbing LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Elk-Mills, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James provided the service on our call. He was very professional and polite. An earlier call went longer than expected and he called to let us know when we could expect him. The quality of his work was excellent. Everything looked great, works great weeks later and he cleaned up afterward. His pricing was fair and I have no complaints given the final product. I can highly recommend Skyes Plumbing if you want prompt and professional service."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Elk-Mills, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend choice over any home warranty as a home owner i had a major problem with my hvac system and they got it replaced in a timely fashion much respect for them don't miss out on a great deal"
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Serving Elk-Mills, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"I just pay $75 you never know who's going to come out. They do everything electrical. Just about everything is covered except the septic tank. I had an air conditioner replaced. It went great, all I had to do was pay for the freon. He didn't charge e more than what was needed."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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FAQs for septic system installation and replacement projects in Elk-Mills, MD

The smallest standard septic system uses a 500-gallon tank, which costs between $875 and $1,150 installed. This size works well for single-occupant dwellings with minimal wastewater production. However, many local regulations specify minimum tank sizes, so check with your building department before committing to this compact option. Some jurisdictions require at least 750 gallons regardless of home size to ensure adequate waste processing capacity.

The installation timeline varies based on site conditions, permit processing, and contractor schedules. The process includes obtaining permits, conducting soil tests, excavation, tank placement, leach field construction, and final connections. Weather conditions, soil challenges, and inspection scheduling can all affect the overall timeline. It's wise to begin planning well in advance of when you need the system operational.

The most economical approach is to install a conventional anaerobic system with a plastic tank. To minimize costs while maintaining legality, obtain multiple quotes from licensed installers, consider scheduling during their slower seasons, and handle basic site preparation yourself. Never skip permits or required testing to save money—illegal installations can result in significant fines and mandatory removal, ultimately costing far more than doing it right initially.

Regular pumping helps prevent system failures and extends operational life. Most small systems require pumping every three to five years, though frequency depends on household size and usage patterns. Pumping services cost between $290 and $530, making this maintenance expense relatively minor compared to potential repair costs ranging from $500 to $2,600 for neglected systems. Establishing a regular maintenance schedule based on your installer's recommendations helps avoid costly emergency services.

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