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Nobles Groundskeeping LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Central Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Nobles Groundskeeping LLC is a fully insured, veteran-owned property maintenance company committed to providing dependable, high-quality service. We specialize in tree services, landscaping, lawn maintenance, junk removal, pressure washing, storm cleanup, and seasonal property maintenance for residential and commercial clients.\n\nOur goal is simple: deliver honest work, fair pricing, and exceptional results on every job. Whether you need routine maintenance or a large cleanup project, we take pride in treating your property with the same care and attention we would our own.

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North West Home Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Central Lake, 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 time4 hrs
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Flood Man, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Central Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We were pleased with how well they cleaned everything up when the work was done. We really canâ t evaluate how well this system works until it is tested in the Spring when the snow melts and water levels rise around our house."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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North West Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Central Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had the pleasure of working with North West Home Solutions, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their work in restoring our basement. From the very beginning, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive to detail. They took the time to listen to our needs and concerns, offering expert advice on the best way to approach the restoration. The project was completed on time, and the crew made sure to keep everything clean and organized throughout the process. What really stood out was their commitment to ensuring everything was done right, and they didn’t cut corners."
Remodeling - General Project
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Aspen Contracting Inc of Michigan
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Serving Central Lake, 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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K&B Dirt Solutions
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Central Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a really great job, very professional."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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AARMOR SEAL
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Serving Central Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our garage floor was transformed (huge long cracks and unlevel)... Went from sow’s ear to silk purse! So easy to clean as well. Also, anti skid application was done in high traffic areas. This process certainly added value to our home as well."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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