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Squared Away Electric
4.9(
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Serving Brutus, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pleasant. Explained in terms I could understand. Cleaned up well. Beat price of other electricians."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
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North West Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Brutus, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"North West Home Solutions did Excellent Work on our home!! I am Very Pleased with their recent work on our roof! They did exactly what was needed. Our roof and chimney has been sealed off to stop the water damage and they have completely fixed our interior ceilings from the damage caused. I would Highly recommend them."
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All Around Plumbing LLC
4.4(
19
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Serving Brutus, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were local. They were timely and very personable. I called them after midnight and I received a call back early the next morning. I had an in-depth conversation with the owner of the company who asked me questions about my problem, which I liked. They scheduled something for the next day. The person came out and fixed the problem and was gone. I think I would hire them again."
We strive to exceed your expectations!
Our service department can replace or repair your household plumbing fixtures and appliances.
We pride ourselves in the dirty job of clearing drains and sewers.
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Aspen Contracting Inc of Michigan
4.3(
18
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Serving Brutus, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great!!! 1 1/2 days from old damaged roof to new roof. I've never seen a group of guys work so hard to get a job done in great time. What a well oiled machine!!"
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Martin Land Improvement, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Brutus, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

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.

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