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Emerald Landscaping Corporation

4.23(
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Emerald Landscaping Corporation

4.23(
117
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
13 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Emerald Landscaping Corporation will always go the extra mile for their customers and makes sure to do the job the right way the first time around. Please call us today! *** Attention customer: Please be advised we do not provide one time mowing service visits***

"The office staff was communicative about scheduling and planned work. Excellent work!"

Jackie S on December 2023

Emerald Landscaping Corporation will always go the extra mile for their customers and makes sure to do the job the right way the first time around. Please call us today! *** Attention customer: Please be advised we do not provide one time mowing service visits***

"The office staff was communicative about scheduling and planned work. Excellent work!"

Jackie S on December 2023


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DZ's Contracting LLC

4.40(
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DZ's Contracting LLC

4.40(
25
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Customers say: Terrific value
39 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

25% Discount on equipment time during COVID-19. I am a seasoned excavator local to Howard County and have 35 years experience. I serviced a prominent builder, Corner Stone Homes, from 2003 to 2016 and you can can reference Brandon Boy Owner 443-794-7392. We provide many services including clearing sites, installing roads, digging basements, installing driveways, drain tile, bio retention, rain gardens, level spreaders, dry wells, fine grading, seed, and sediment controls. Site clean up, street cleaning, lawn mowing and landscape maintenance. We also snow plow and power wash. 24-7 emergency service. Soul owner David Zile. I was disabled in 2016 from a medical procedure. Through extensive physical therapy its 2019 I am back and strong as ever. Averaged 25 homes per year.

"Dave did a great job. He leveled front yard and then put a layer of top soil and spread grass seed. He even returned to seed a few small patches that did not take. He is quick and does great work. I'll hire him again. His pric was fair and reasonable "

Sxott F on October 2025

25% Discount on equipment time during COVID-19. I am a seasoned excavator local to Howard County and have 35 years experience. I serviced a prominent builder, Corner Stone Homes, from 2003 to 2016 and you can can reference Brandon Boy Owner 443-794-7392. We provide many services including clearing sites, installing roads, digging basements, installing driveways, drain tile, bio retention, rain gardens, level spreaders, dry wells, fine grading, seed, and sediment controls. Site clean up, street cleaning, lawn mowing and landscape maintenance. We also snow plow and power wash. 24-7 emergency service. Soul owner David Zile. I was disabled in 2016 from a medical procedure. Through extensive physical therapy its 2019 I am back and strong as ever. Averaged 25 homes per year.

"Dave did a great job. He leveled front yard and then put a layer of top soil and spread grass seed. He even returned to seed a few small patches that did not take. He is quick and does great work. I'll hire him again. His pric was fair and reasonable "

Sxott F on October 2025


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Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions

4.99(
72
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Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions

4.99(
72
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

If you're looking for honesty and quality workmanship, you've come to the right place. Our specialty is drainage and landscaping, but whether a property needs storm drains, french drains, sump pumps, grading, leveling, excavation, patios, creative guttering for water removal or landscaping, we do all of the above with guaranteed results! Get in touch today for a consultation, and help us help you come up with the perfect drainage solution for your home or business!

"Definitely 5 stars for Adrian Gomez and his crew. I had a major standing drainage issue in my side yard that turned into a muddy mess each time it rained. Premium Drainage & Erosion Solution came out, assessed the problem and installed a French drainage system. Professional, tidy, and worth every penny. Drainage work can be messy and they were incredibly respectful of my yard and kept the site clean every day. They took the time to explain the work and exactly where the drainage points would be. They didn't just throw gravel in a trench; they engineered a real solution. If you want the job done right, hire these guys! Great communication and the crew was very hardworking, professional and did excellent work - such a pleasure which is not common these days. They come HIGHLY recommended and I would definitely hire them again! "

Frances C on December 2025

If you're looking for honesty and quality workmanship, you've come to the right place. Our specialty is drainage and landscaping, but whether a property needs storm drains, french drains, sump pumps, grading, leveling, excavation, patios, creative guttering for water removal or landscaping, we do all of the above with guaranteed results! Get in touch today for a consultation, and help us help you come up with the perfect drainage solution for your home or business!

"Definitely 5 stars for Adrian Gomez and his crew. I had a major standing drainage issue in my side yard that turned into a muddy mess each time it rained. Premium Drainage & Erosion Solution came out, assessed the problem and installed a French drainage system. Professional, tidy, and worth every penny. Drainage work can be messy and they were incredibly respectful of my yard and kept the site clean every day. They took the time to explain the work and exactly where the drainage points would be. They didn't just throw gravel in a trench; they engineered a real solution. If you want the job done right, hire these guys! Great communication and the crew was very hardworking, professional and did excellent work - such a pleasure which is not common these days. They come HIGHLY recommended and I would definitely hire them again! "

Frances C on December 2025


Drainage & Erosion, LLC

4.33(
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Drainage & Erosion, LLC

4.33(
9
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Customers say: Quick response

Tysons Service Corp

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Tysons Service Corp

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Emergency services offered

M² BUILDING AND DESIGN

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M² BUILDING AND DESIGN

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Free onsite estimate

MASTER BUILDER, FINISH CARPENTER

MASTER BUILDER, FINISH CARPENTER


Makeover Construction LLC.

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Makeover Construction LLC.

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18 years of experience

We are a one stop shop for all services, both residential & commercial. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in full renovations, roofing, framing, painting, flooring, drywall, siding, gutters, and maintenance & repair, etc. Licensed & Insured.

We are a one stop shop for all services, both residential & commercial. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in full renovations, roofing, framing, painting, flooring, drywall, siding, gutters, and maintenance & repair, etc. Licensed & Insured.


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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

5.00(
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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.


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N & S Rentals / Ace Hardware

5.00(
5
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N & S Rentals / Ace Hardware

5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We were established in 1961, and still to this day, a locally owned and family operated small business. We are conveniently located eighteen miles north of Washington, D.C. and twenty-five miles west of Baltimore, Maryland. When looking to get a job completed, it is not the piece of rental equipment you are really looking for, it is the completion of the project with ease and within budget. Our staff of highly trained sales personnel comes from a vast array of industries. From heavy highway construction to bathroom remodels to counter-top designers. We have worked hand in hand with some of the largest Construction companies in the world to helping a homeowner with a small around the home project. Our highly trained counter sales personnel have a combined average of 150 year’s experience in the industry that you can depend on to get your job done right, providing you with high quality equipment and supplies at a reasonable cost to you. Get the job done right, on time and within budget the first time by going with N & S Rentals.

We were established in 1961, and still to this day, a locally owned and family operated small business. We are conveniently located eighteen miles north of Washington, D.C. and twenty-five miles west of Baltimore, Maryland. When looking to get a job completed, it is not the piece of rental equipment you are really looking for, it is the completion of the project with ease and within budget. Our staff of highly trained sales personnel comes from a vast array of industries. From heavy highway construction to bathroom remodels to counter-top designers. We have worked hand in hand with some of the largest Construction companies in the world to helping a homeowner with a small around the home project. Our highly trained counter sales personnel have a combined average of 150 year’s experience in the industry that you can depend on to get your job done right, providing you with high quality equipment and supplies at a reasonable cost to you. Get the job done right, on time and within budget the first time by going with N & S Rentals.


Graham Landscape & Design

4.60(
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Graham Landscape & Design

4.60(
5
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Customers say: Quality work
38 years of experience

This company is currently NOT accepting new clients. We have been in business in Bethesda for twenty five years. We have only two employees, and each has been with me for more than twenty years. As the owner, I am at every job, and we never use subcontractors, ever, except for electrical outlet installations.

This company is currently NOT accepting new clients. We have been in business in Bethesda for twenty five years. We have only two employees, and each has been with me for more than twenty years. As the owner, I am at every job, and we never use subcontractors, ever, except for electrical outlet installations.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Rockville, 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.

The Rockville, MD homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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