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B & L Contracting, Inc.
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They are a very good company. They are conscientious of their work. They pay their bills. They are easy to get along with. They know the business very well. They are very confident people."
Stone a Work on Fireplace Exterior
Stone Work on Fireplace Exterior
Stone Work on Fireplace Interior
Cape Cod Style Modern Farmhouse
Pole Frame Buidling: Horse Barn Exterior

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Accent landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Accent landscaping provides top notch services that include decorative concrete garden bed edging,stone/mulch,custom landscaping needs and turf installation and snow service

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Earthworm Dozing and Excavating, Inc.
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were scheduled to come on Friday, but forgot. I had to call the office to find out what happened. They rescheduled the job on Saturday. Two people showed up and they really worked hard. The job was completed in no time and they cleaned up all the branches. I would have them again."
1728153
Large block retaining walls
1728154
Awaiting final landscaping
1728155

+9

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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NRE Excavating
4.9(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very knowledgeable. Very hardworking. Workers like this are not easy to find. I was extremely pleased after having been in the landscape business myself for 22 years they did it exactly as I pictured. Very hard to find someone who will do this type of work correctly."
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Muskegon River Construction Company
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great! Owner, Bill, was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and very fair. He offered good suggestions to solve the problem. And, surprise! The invoice was less than quoted. ? I would not hesitate to use them again or refer them to others."
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Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping

+90

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

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