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DPH Tree Services LLC
5.0(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Charlotte, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. They exceeded my expectations in the work and the time it took to do it. Although they primarily specialize in tree removal they did a great job removing brush and the stuff in the brush."
Storm Damage Job Saranac
Storm Damage Job
Storm Damage Job
Storm Damage Job
St. Johns Job

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prestige Landscape & Design LLC
4.5(
123
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Charlotte, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ben and company did a great job in a very short period of time. New retaining walls south and west, with a beautiful privacy fence. The detail of the support system will ensure our little hill will not roll down hill for many decades to come! Thanks, Ben!"
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Landscaping Project
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+73

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Tomlinson Professional Services
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Charlotte, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a problem with a sinking front yard from a sewer drain replacement that needed to be backhoed last year. The sinking clay and soil left a three foot wide ditch that ran the length of my front yard. Tomlinson Professional Services came out very quickly and gave me a quote that they didn't waiver from. They even gave other recommendations that helped improve the yard significantly for the price I could afford. I appreciate their hard work and would certainly recommend them to anyone that needs landscaping work completed."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Murphy Landworks
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Charlotte, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

My name is Carter Murphy, and I am the proud owner and main operator of Murphy Landworks. At 17 years old, I started this business\nwith a strong work ethic, a passion for the outdoors, and a commitment to providing dependable, high-quality services to my community.\nFrom a young age, I have always had the drive to work hard and take pride in every job I complete, which is the foundation Murphy\nLandworks was built on.\n\nMurphy Landworks offers a wide variety of outdoor services designed to help keep your property looking its best year-round. Whether\nit’s property maintenance, land cleanup, or other outdoor projects, my goal is to deliver results that customers can truly be proud of. Every\nproject is completed with careful attention to detail, efficiency, and a focus on doing the job right the first time.\n\nAs a small and growing business, I believe that trust, reliability, and strong communication are just as important as the quality of the work\nitself. I take pride in building lasting rel

Landclearing
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lakeside Land & Lawn
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Charlotte, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jordan and Emily did a great job planting our Emerald Green Arborvitae trees as a barrier between us and our neighbors. They worked hard in the sun for hours to make sure everything lived up to their standards. They also edged our driveway (which was really outgrown with weeds and dirt) and then leaf blew the entire driveway as well as hauling some tubs of garden rocks away for us. They are knowledgeable and dependable. 10/10 recommend!"
Goguac Lake Rock/Mulch
Goguac Lake Rock/Mulch
Lakeview property update
Lakeview property update
Lakeview property update

+2

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wise Choice Lawn Care LLC
4.2(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Charlotte, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"I reached out to Wise Choice to have my old fence and driveway gate replaced and they absolutely delivered! I was very impressed with the level of customer service and the quality of the work performed. They've helped me with multiple projects this summer from fencing to roofing and I would gladly hire them again for my next project!"
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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Parkers Asphalt and Sealcoating LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Charlotte, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
A-N-L Construction LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Charlotte, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great group of guys. I've hired them a couple times already for setting trusses over my garage and building a large addition. Hard working and honest crew, absolutely recommend them."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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. 

To determine whether your homeowners' insurance will cover crawl space repair, consider the cause of the issue. Repair may be covered if the problems were caused by an event that the insurance covers, such as vandalism or a windstorm. However, companies won't cover the repair if the issues are caused by neglect or wear and tear.

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