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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%
44 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
6 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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