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Knoch & Sons
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Charlevoix, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Upon moving into a new house, we needed to modify our existing pole barn with taller doors to accommodate our travel trailer. The garage door company highly recommended Knoch and Sons to do the construction. Randy and Tina Knoch responded promptly to our call and devised a plan to accomplish the job. Not only did they modify one of the front garage doors but they also added a new opening in the back of the barn for an exit door. The work was done promptly and professionally. The barn looks like it was never touched! The install is perfect! We would highly recommend their work for any construction job!"
Knoch & Sons
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Sunny Days Services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Charlevoix, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Offers commercial services

WELCOME TO SUNNY DAYS SERVICES! ☀️ \n\nWe’re a locally owned and operated cleaning and property care company wanting to help you with your properties this season! Get the same cleaned guaranteed result every time! \n\nOffering a wide range of services including:\n🏠 Residential cleans \n🏡 Air BNB cleans\n🏬 Commercial Cleans \n🚧 Construction Cleans\n🌳 Lawn and Property Care \n\nWe have a service for everyone! Weekly, bi weekly, one time clean or seasonal? All are accepted! The hardest part is reaching out! \n\nOur goal here at Sunny Days is to help maintain your properties quality and shinning from the inside to the outside! We offer both! Let us help you this season! \n\n📍Located in Boyne City and willing to travel to surrounding areas! \nNOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! ☀️ \nMessage me for a quote! 🧼

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North West Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Charlevoix, 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."
Remodeling - General Project
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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