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Q: How far should you bury downspouts from the house?

• <div><p>Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.</p></div>

Q: How wide of a hole does a trencher make?

• <div><p>Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you&rsquo;d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).</p></div>

Q: Can I use the same tool to edge or trench?

• <div><p>Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase &ldquo;use the right tool for the job&rdquo; definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you. </p></div>

Q: Do you have to dig footers for a deck?

• <div><p>You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.</p></div>

Q: Can I partially bury an above ground pool?

• <div><p>Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they&rsquo;re more affordable is that you don&rsquo;t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.</p></div>

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Last update on October 19, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
I hired Anthony to finish a basement kitchen with drywall, cupboards, drop ceiling, tile etc. The project turned out great!
Building for Christ LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
Very thorough storm debris and downed tree removals. Highly recommendable.
Tree Timbers Services
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Reviewed in August 2024
Living in Cheboygan, Michigan, it can be hard to find a trustworthy contractor. We are so glad we found Community Construction through their website, CommConstruct.com. We ended up hiring them to completely remodel one of our bathrooms. We wanted to change from a standard bathroom with a tub and...
COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION MICHIGAN LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
I needed help setting up furniture last minute and 5-mile creek construction was up to the job. It was nice to have everything done so quickly and easily. I would work with them again.
5-Mile Creek Construction
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Reviewed in August 2023
LE Roffing did an A+ job on my tear off and reroofing project on my Lake Shore Drive house in Harbor Springs. They kept my property clean, provided pictures to me while I was at work of the progress and condition of the plywood under the roof before applying the new roof. I would highly...
CR3 American Exteriors
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Reviewed in October 2022
Larry applied Outlast log preservative on the exterior of my new log home, caulked and chinked too. He is truly an expert on log cabin preservation. He is also staining the interior too when we get the walls covered with wood paneling.
LH Stone Enterprises
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Reviewed in August 2022
My rental was so much cleaner than when we moved in.
Locke's Housekeeping
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Reviewed in August 2022
They did a fantastic job on rebuilding our deck. It turned out beautiful. It was very professional done. Would recommend them to anyone.
Renewit Group
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Reviewed in July 2021
Clean, hardworking young people. Hustle. Prepared to revisit if cleanup (moss on steep roof) not 100%
Curb Appeal Exterior Cleaning and Services
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Reviewed in January 2021
Jeff and his team did an excellent job clearing our 3 acres of buck thorn and scrub. They were efficient and completed everything we discussed. Would highly recommend this company for any land improvements and/or clearing as they did an excellent job!
Revive Development Land Services, LLC
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Horizon Forestry

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Serving Brutus, MI and surrounding areas

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Horizon Forestry offers land clearing/forestry mowing, food plots and hunting land development. ROW clearing and maintenance.

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North West Home Solutions, LLC

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Serving Brutus, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They also helped me with an epoxy finish in my basement that turned out great!"

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by20%of homeowners

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North West Home Solutions LLC

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Serving Brutus, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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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."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Armatti’s Trucking and Excavating

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Serving Brutus, MI and surrounding areas

"It was good, I had complaints at all. They showed up when they said they would and did exactly what I wanted."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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All Around Plumbing LLC

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Serving Brutus, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chad arrived about on time, was pleasant, professional, and did everything that I needed at the time. Extra cost of service included his purchase of needed items
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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

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Serving Brutus, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. They were quick and efficient. Highly recommend."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Brutus, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brad did a great job. Was professional and friendly and would recommend him."

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Martin Land Improvement, Inc.

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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."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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N&N Services

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Serving Brutus, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

N&N is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

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