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Avatar for RLD Builders, Inc.
RLD Builders, Inc.
7800 Cerro Gordo Road
4.96(
28
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RLD Builders, Inc.
7800 Cerro Gordo Road
4.96(
28
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
15 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

RLD Builders, Inc., has been locally-owned and -operated for more than 20 years. We pride ourselves on quality work and excellent customer service. Call us today for your free estimate.

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Charles W on November 2018

RLD Builders, Inc., has been locally-owned and -operated for more than 20 years. We pride ourselves on quality work and excellent customer service. Call us today for your free estimate.

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Charles W on November 2018


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Douglas O Kent Excavating
529 Salem Church Road
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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Douglas O Kent Excavating
529 Salem Church Road
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
101 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!


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Juica's Plumbing, LLC
1005 Baltimore Road
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Juica's Plumbing, LLC
1005 Baltimore Road
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2778 local quotes requested

15+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Happy with results."

Ric S on March 2025

15+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Happy with results."

Ric S on March 2025


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Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
7713 Strasburg St
4.99(
67
)
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Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
7713 Strasburg St
4.99(
67
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1020 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!

"The team from Premium are not only extremely professional but very good about answering any questions and keeping us informed of any changes to the proposed timeline (we had a week delay to start the project due to bad weather but they let us know 2 weeks in advance). They also accommodated additional requests to the quote without much of a problem (we added waterproofing of a wall). Highly recommended and one of the best customer service experiences ever."

Juan J on February 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!

"The team from Premium are not only extremely professional but very good about answering any questions and keeping us informed of any changes to the proposed timeline (we had a week delay to start the project due to bad weather but they let us know 2 weeks in advance). They also accommodated additional requests to the quote without much of a problem (we added waterproofing of a wall). Highly recommended and one of the best customer service experiences ever."

Juan J on February 2025


Drainage & Erosion, LLC
7414 Axton Street
4.00(
12
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Drainage & Erosion, LLC
7414 Axton Street
4.00(
12
)
Customers say: Quick response

Tysons Service Corp
3168 B Spring St
No reviews
Tysons Service Corp
3168 B Spring St
No reviews
Emergency services offered

M² BUILDING AND DESIGN
7407 Albemarle Dr
No reviews
M² BUILDING AND DESIGN
7407 Albemarle Dr
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.
6482 Sligo Mill Rd
5.00(
12
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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.
6482 Sligo Mill Rd
5.00(
12
)
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.


M E Flow Inc
12 Cardinal Park Dr.
4.43(
284
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M E Flow Inc
12 Cardinal Park Dr.
4.43(
284
)
Customers say: Super punctual
74 years of experience

M.E. Flow, Inc. has been providing exceptional heating, cooling, and plumbing services to residents of northern Virginia since 1951. We are family-owned and operated, and currently in our third generation. We are a team of professionals who are licensed to ensure compliance with the laws and codes of the state of Virginia. With office locations in Leesburg, Winchester, and Alexandria, there’s always a ME Flow team member nearby to serve you quickly. What’s unique about M.E. Flow is that the entire company adopts the original family tradition of our "customer first" philosophy in order to provide the best service possible. This foundation is what sets us apart from other contractors. We have many long-term customers who continue to choose ME Flow because of our honor and integrity. We get to know our customers on a first-name basis and check in on this community that we love so much. We promise that we will never sell you anything you don't need - serving your best interest is our policy. We will always treat your home like it's our own - with respect. Offering weekend service at weekday rates! Emergency service available 7 days a week! If you are looking to get away from burning oil, we do offer an in home consultation to help you choose a new HVAC system.

"An M.E. Flow tech came to the house we own in Virginia to do the plumbing inspection covered by our maintenance agreement with the company. Our tenant had noted that a toilet was leaking, so the repair that was made appeared to be warranted; but $174 was, I thought, pretty exorbitant, since the tech was already there and it was a simple repair. But M.E. Flow has ADAMANTLY refused to provide me with a breakdown of what I was charged for: I sent an e-mail (8 May), called the company (20 May - the person I talked to said she would have a breakdown sent), and wrote a letter (22 Jun) asking: with NO response. I consider this clear deceit and deception. How much was the part; was I charged the full rate as if it were a completely separate visit? Don't know, and I SHOULD. I would NEVER deal with this company. They also did a minor repair to our HVAC system on a different visit, and again: no details (cost of the part, labor charge) for the $177 charge. They clearly have NO intention of being upfront with their customers, so: buyer beware, you're not dealing with people who care about their customers. One other note: Just found out where we live that some HVAC/plumbing companies have their service people working ON COMMISSION. Isn't that depressing. We have to worry now about being "uphold" so the tech can get a higher commission. They have a very vested interest in trying to sell their customers as much as they can. Don't know if M.E. Flow does that, but worth asking if you even think about using them Might account for the rating given by the customer below this review.."

Sue B on July 2020

M.E. Flow, Inc. has been providing exceptional heating, cooling, and plumbing services to residents of northern Virginia since 1951. We are family-owned and operated, and currently in our third generation. We are a team of professionals who are licensed to ensure compliance with the laws and codes of the state of Virginia. With office locations in Leesburg, Winchester, and Alexandria, there’s always a ME Flow team member nearby to serve you quickly. What’s unique about M.E. Flow is that the entire company adopts the original family tradition of our "customer first" philosophy in order to provide the best service possible. This foundation is what sets us apart from other contractors. We have many long-term customers who continue to choose ME Flow because of our honor and integrity. We get to know our customers on a first-name basis and check in on this community that we love so much. We promise that we will never sell you anything you don't need - serving your best interest is our policy. We will always treat your home like it's our own - with respect. Offering weekend service at weekday rates! Emergency service available 7 days a week! If you are looking to get away from burning oil, we do offer an in home consultation to help you choose a new HVAC system.

"An M.E. Flow tech came to the house we own in Virginia to do the plumbing inspection covered by our maintenance agreement with the company. Our tenant had noted that a toilet was leaking, so the repair that was made appeared to be warranted; but $174 was, I thought, pretty exorbitant, since the tech was already there and it was a simple repair. But M.E. Flow has ADAMANTLY refused to provide me with a breakdown of what I was charged for: I sent an e-mail (8 May), called the company (20 May - the person I talked to said she would have a breakdown sent), and wrote a letter (22 Jun) asking: with NO response. I consider this clear deceit and deception. How much was the part; was I charged the full rate as if it were a completely separate visit? Don't know, and I SHOULD. I would NEVER deal with this company. They also did a minor repair to our HVAC system on a different visit, and again: no details (cost of the part, labor charge) for the $177 charge. They clearly have NO intention of being upfront with their customers, so: buyer beware, you're not dealing with people who care about their customers. One other note: Just found out where we live that some HVAC/plumbing companies have their service people working ON COMMISSION. Isn't that depressing. We have to worry now about being "uphold" so the tech can get a higher commission. They have a very vested interest in trying to sell their customers as much as they can. Don't know if M.E. Flow does that, but worth asking if you even think about using them Might account for the rating given by the customer below this review.."

Sue B on July 2020


N & S Rentals / Ace Hardware
19600 FREDERICK RD
5.00(
5
)
N & S Rentals / Ace Hardware
19600 FREDERICK RD
5.00(
5
)
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.

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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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