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Doc's Recycling Management
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Serving Applegate, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"We demoed our bathroom and docs recycling management came in and cleaned it all up and hauled it away for us. They were very respectful and I would recommend them to anyone else that needs junk and debris hauled."
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Dwight Bennett
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Serving Applegate, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I'm Dwight! I'm a hardworking handyman and new business owner who believes in doing quality work at honest prices. I take pride in being dependable, paying attention to the little details, and making sure every customer is happy with the finished job. If you're looking for someone who will work hard, treat your home with respect, and offer great value, I'd be happy to help with your next project.

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Advanced Construction Co
New to Angi

Serving Applegate, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Advanced Construction Co.\n\n\nExcavating/Building Contractor\n\nHome Improvement\n\nCustom Carpentry\n\nPole Buildings\n\nDecks/Patios\n\nRoofing/Siding\n\nFootings/Basements\n\nConcrete/Demolition\n\nDriveways/Sitework\n\nSeptic Fields\n\nPonds/Ditching\n\nCustom SawMilling/Lumber/

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Eriks Contracting
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Serving Applegate, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 20 years of experience, we pride our company on affordability, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best on all of our jobs no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. Give us a call today! We look forward to earning your business!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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