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Grubaugh Farms LLC
5.0(
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Serving Carson City, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They gave me a fair price for the work I needed done in my yard. They did the job within a few days. I was pleased with their service and will definitely use them again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Parkers Asphalt and Sealcoating LLC
5.0(
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Serving Carson City, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had the cracks refilled and driveway seal coated. It looks amazing. 5 stars for Parkers! Great customer service, before, during and after the job was done. My mother said "They worked really hard. They couldn't have done a better job. " Great work guys!"
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mid Michigan Excavation LLC
4.5(
4
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Serving Carson City, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mid michigan excavation takes pride in there work. They cleared 10 acres of land and brought in 7 yards of stone for my driveway. I'm very pleased with the work that was done and was achieved in a timely manner."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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