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Avatar for Natures Edge Property Service
Natures Edge Property Service
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I WAS EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS OF THEIR WORK. THEY DID A LARGE PAVER WALKWAY - DESIGNED IT AND EXECUTED IT IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THEY ALSO DID LANDSCAPIING, GRASS REMOVAL AND TREE/SCHRUB REMOVAL. THE WORK WAS EXCELLENT AND CLEAN UP TOO!"
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Creekside Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Clayton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"10x12 deck built and a new interior door installed leading out to new deck. Mr. Hillard was professional and takes pride in his work. We are so happy with the end result, can't wait for warm weather so we can sit on it and watch the sunsets and watch the world go by."
Concrete Patio
South West Wall
South East Wall
Post & Header Installation
Headers, New OSB, House Wrap, Window Tape

+82

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Murphy Landworks
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, 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
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Van Ert's, LLC
4.8(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a driveway replaced. When they removed the original it was a mess. Some places had air pockets 6" to 8". They excavated it all out put 6" of stone and 4" of concrete with rebar in it. They did a Great job, the driveway looks great and will last a very long time. I am very please with the job they did, and would not have a problem Recommending Them or hiring them again for other projects."
Gravel Shed Pad
Gravel Shed Pad
Gravel Shed Pad
Gravel Shed Pad
Gravel Shed Pad

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ten Point Contracting
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I’m Loren Brown, owner of Ten Point Contracting, based in Archbold, Ohio. We specialize in landworks, property improvement, and habitat-focused outdoor services across northwest Ohio and surrounding areas. Whether you need driveway grading, brush cutting, trenching, tilling, seeding, land leveling, trail clearing, or food plot and water hole installation, we take pride in doing quality work with honest communication and attention to detail.\n\nAt Ten Point Contracting, we believe in treating every property like it’s our own. Our goal is to help customers improve and enjoy their land — whether that’s for recreation, hunting, agriculture, or everyday property maintenance. We’re a local, hardworking small business focused on dependable service, fair pricing, and results you can be proud of.\n\nWe appreciate the opportunity to earn your business and look forward to helping bring your project to life.

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Cal's Excavating INC
4.5(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Timing and communication was great and the work seems to be great.But I needed a Sewage Ejection Pump - Check Valve 3 in. installed. He told me it would be about $100.00 for the part so about $300.00.when he got done I was charged $398.00,beings the values are on the internet are for about $30.00, Not only was the price more , I feel the labor was pretty inflated $ 368.00 for labor is kinda high for such a small job."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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