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Stones Handyman Service
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Serving Alpena, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stones handyman service came out & installed drywall in a house I purchased & he did a excellent job, he was on time very efficient he was very polite and respectful. He communicated very well , came up with a excellent plan and executed the job perfectly!!! I would highly recommend his service & company!!"
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Response time10 hrs
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Martin Land Improvement, Inc.
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Serving Alpena, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

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Emergency services offered

"They were fantastic he called me right back after I call. Very prompt, always available, the question I had he got all the information we needed for putting the septic and over all electrical wires, he explained everything. Over all great business people and I was very satisfied with the work that he did. I will definitely use them again, he always explained the cost about financial."
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Serving Alpena, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Excellent service! They performed complete spring cleanup,edged, mowed,and removed all clippings. So glad that I found this company. Highly recommend for multiple projects. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
Response time20 mins
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A+ Home Maintenance & Roofing
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Serving Alpena, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"Aaron stopped by to look at my problem. quoted a price.....did the job immediately -- on a Sunday afternoon! Very efficient & prompt. I will keep him in mind for other jobs in the future."
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Serving Alpena, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

We are a full service outdoor company, specializing in Lawn care, Landscaping, Excavating, Irrigation, Retaining walls, Marine construction, Snow removal, Power washing, and more! We have industry experience since the 1990's and we are a Family Owned-Operated company. We offer a 5% discount for military, first responders, and teachers. Thank you for your interest.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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