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Downing Well Drilling LLC

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Here at DWD we are a family owned and operated company specializing in residential well repairs from 2 inch through 6 inch. Including pump repair and replacement well tank service and installation drilling 5 inch PVC water wells, well inspection and water line trenching and much more. Ask about our first responder and military discounts!

"Fast, responsive service at a reasonable fee. Kevin explained everything clearly, and the work was completed as promised. I’m completely satisfied."

Stephen B on January 2021

Here at DWD we are a family owned and operated company specializing in residential well repairs from 2 inch through 6 inch. Including pump repair and replacement well tank service and installation drilling 5 inch PVC water wells, well inspection and water line trenching and much more. Ask about our first responder and military discounts!

"Fast, responsive service at a reasonable fee. Kevin explained everything clearly, and the work was completed as promised. I’m completely satisfied."

Stephen B on January 2021


rock solid offers excavation services, land management, driveway repairs, stump pulling an brush clearing , drains, water lines , gas lines , land clearing an much more


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American Earthworks

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American Earthworks

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4 years of experience

American Earthworks provides a wide array of services including: -Excavation/backfill for trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Concrete, Pools, etc.) -Pole or post hole auguring -Residential site work -Limited commercial site work -Basement excavation/ foundation backfill -Driveway grading/graveling -Septic tank install/replacement -Septic field install/replacement -Site clearing -Tree/shrub removal -Storm clean up -Concrete/Asphalt demo and removal -Selective structural demo and rubble removal -Spoils removal -Site grading -Exterior footing drain tile installation -French drain installation If the service your looking for isn't listed above, feel free to call us!

American Earthworks provides a wide array of services including: -Excavation/backfill for trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Concrete, Pools, etc.) -Pole or post hole auguring -Residential site work -Limited commercial site work -Basement excavation/ foundation backfill -Driveway grading/graveling -Septic tank install/replacement -Septic field install/replacement -Site clearing -Tree/shrub removal -Storm clean up -Concrete/Asphalt demo and removal -Selective structural demo and rubble removal -Spoils removal -Site grading -Exterior footing drain tile installation -French drain installation If the service your looking for isn't listed above, feel free to call us!


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Fraker Farm Service

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Fraker Farm Service

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Small, local and affordable company servicing the greater Clinton and Gratiot counties. Providing residential or commercial property and parcel clean up. No job too small.

Small, local and affordable company servicing the greater Clinton and Gratiot counties. Providing residential or commercial property and parcel clean up. No job too small.



"I was rather very impressed with the timing it took Dankert Excavating to quote me and then to be able to start the job and I was super impressed with the job that was done. Coming from a construction background you can easily tell who takes pride in their work and who doesn't and Logan is easily classified as a prideful person. Would and will easily hire again in the future."

Austin B on November 2021

"I was rather very impressed with the timing it took Dankert Excavating to quote me and then to be able to start the job and I was super impressed with the job that was done. Coming from a construction background you can easily tell who takes pride in their work and who doesn't and Logan is easily classified as a prideful person. Would and will easily hire again in the future."

Austin B on November 2021


Precision Grading & Excavating

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Precision Grading & Excavating

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4 years of experience

We specialize in land balancing and grading. From drive ways to large pieces of land that need reshaped or balanced for a nice flat surface. We also provide land clearing services. We can also dig footings, flatten out barn pads, or even prep for concrete to be poured. I have been in this line of work for 4 years but have finally decided to branch out and start my own company. We strive for clear, honest quotes that easily spell out the costs for the project you need completed.

We specialize in land balancing and grading. From drive ways to large pieces of land that need reshaped or balanced for a nice flat surface. We also provide land clearing services. We can also dig footings, flatten out barn pads, or even prep for concrete to be poured. I have been in this line of work for 4 years but have finally decided to branch out and start my own company. We strive for clear, honest quotes that easily spell out the costs for the project you need completed.


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Apex Excavating & Underground

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Apex Excavating & Underground

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5 years of experience

Apex Excavating & Underground is a full service excavation, directional drilling, trenchless utility, and dirtwork service provider, serving northern and central Michigan. We are a small, community oriented company, focusing on doing work for ordinary people who cant afford the large companies prices, but still want top of the line work.

Apex Excavating & Underground is a full service excavation, directional drilling, trenchless utility, and dirtwork service provider, serving northern and central Michigan. We are a small, community oriented company, focusing on doing work for ordinary people who cant afford the large companies prices, but still want top of the line work.


Property Management, Landscaping, Powerwashing, Painting, Staining, Concrete, Brick and Block, Tuck pointing. We do it all!


Murphy Farms

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Murphy Farms offers a variety of additional services related to rural farming and farm maintenance. Certified pipeline & construction straw for erosion control & seeding. High-quality hay. We offer custom hauling with a 35 Ton Lowboy Trailer & Semi, including: Farm & Construction Machinery Service Hauling Drop Deck Service with a 48ft. Drop 32 Gooseneck with Dully F450 Pickup & Delivery We also offer demolition, excavating, & top Soil seeding for rural farms of all types. For barns in good condition, we offer transportation and reassembly at a new location.

Murphy Farms offers a variety of additional services related to rural farming and farm maintenance. Certified pipeline & construction straw for erosion control & seeding. High-quality hay. We offer custom hauling with a 35 Ton Lowboy Trailer & Semi, including: Farm & Construction Machinery Service Hauling Drop Deck Service with a 48ft. Drop 32 Gooseneck with Dully F450 Pickup & Delivery We also offer demolition, excavating, & top Soil seeding for rural farms of all types. For barns in good condition, we offer transportation and reassembly at a new location.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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