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DPH Tree Services LLC

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DPH Tree Services LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

DPH Tree Services is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities, and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We are a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship, in an honest, efficient and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. How We Got Started I chose to work in this industry because my father had his own tree business for over 40 years. He started his business in 1980. . We started in this industry in 1995. We describe our business as Family owned and operated.

"He did an excellent job of trimming my trees. He showed up and did everything that I asked him to do and it was perfect. He cleaned everything up and is gone. "

Allice B on November 2025

DPH Tree Services is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities, and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We are a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship, in an honest, efficient and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. How We Got Started I chose to work in this industry because my father had his own tree business for over 40 years. He started his business in 1980. . We started in this industry in 1995. We describe our business as Family owned and operated.

"He did an excellent job of trimming my trees. He showed up and did everything that I asked him to do and it was perfect. He cleaned everything up and is gone. "

Allice B on November 2025


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KR Companies LLC

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KR Companies LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Excavation contractor from land clearing, to site Prep, to water and sewer work. We have mini excavators, mid size excavator, full size excavator, small and large skid steers, dozer, hydroexcavator, stone slinger, sewer jetter, sewer cameras, hydroseeder, and trucks to move dirt. Licensed and insured with 12 years of experience.

"The quality was a top notch. They did a great job in a timely manner. I appreciate the service. I had no issue. They were professional. They did the job quickly."

Kendall H on February 2022

Excavation contractor from land clearing, to site Prep, to water and sewer work. We have mini excavators, mid size excavator, full size excavator, small and large skid steers, dozer, hydroexcavator, stone slinger, sewer jetter, sewer cameras, hydroseeder, and trucks to move dirt. Licensed and insured with 12 years of experience.

"The quality was a top notch. They did a great job in a timely manner. I appreciate the service. I had no issue. They were professional. They did the job quickly."

Kendall H on February 2022


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DJ's Excavating

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DJ's Excavating

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26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

DJ's Excavating, owned and operated by Jason Butcher, brings over 22 years of expertise in Excavation, Demolition, and Concrete services. Specializing in building site preparation, grading, re-sloping, Demolition Services, and Concrete Flatwork for residential and commercial projects, DJ's Excavating services a 50-mile radius around Calhoun County. Trust Jason for professional and reliable service.

DJ's Excavating, owned and operated by Jason Butcher, brings over 22 years of expertise in Excavation, Demolition, and Concrete services. Specializing in building site preparation, grading, re-sloping, Demolition Services, and Concrete Flatwork for residential and commercial projects, DJ's Excavating services a 50-mile radius around Calhoun County. Trust Jason for professional and reliable service.



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Exotic Pavers

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Exotic Pavers

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are South Florida's Finest Brick Paver Installation Company. We will meet or beat any legitimate quote, and provide our customers with a FREE Estimate. We are Fully Licensed & Insured. Our company Accepts all forms of Payment from Cash, Check, ALL credit cards (3% fee).

"I highly recommend Exotic Pavers! It was such a pleasure to work with Marc and his crew. They are highly professional, knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to our requests, and their work is top-notch. We are thrilled with our patio deck and driveway. Thank you Exotic Pavers! What a pleasure it is to find a company that is A+ in all areas."

Elizabeth Y on September 2023

We are South Florida's Finest Brick Paver Installation Company. We will meet or beat any legitimate quote, and provide our customers with a FREE Estimate. We are Fully Licensed & Insured. Our company Accepts all forms of Payment from Cash, Check, ALL credit cards (3% fee).

"I highly recommend Exotic Pavers! It was such a pleasure to work with Marc and his crew. They are highly professional, knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to our requests, and their work is top-notch. We are thrilled with our patio deck and driveway. Thank you Exotic Pavers! What a pleasure it is to find a company that is A+ in all areas."

Elizabeth Y on September 2023


"Excellent.. Kevin was prompt and got to work right away and made sure I was aware of what needed to be done plus a recommendation"

Cindy T on October 2020

Please contact us regarding any of your service or Plumbing remodeling needs.

"Excellent.. Kevin was prompt and got to work right away and made sure I was aware of what needed to be done plus a recommendation"

Cindy T on October 2020


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Quality Concrete & Masonry LLC

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Quality Concrete & Masonry LLC

4.92(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Your home is your most important asset you have, so when you're ready to call a contractor to address your concrete or masonry needs, get yourself the best Concrete and Masonry Contractor in the business! We are a Christian owned business which has served the Kalamazoo, Portage, Richland and Battle Creek areas for over 15 years.

"Carlos is the owner, and has been doing masonry for me for years, he is a very skilled craftsmanship and had helped me completed many masonry project, including blockwork, brick work, stone, concrete pavers, brick pavers and fireplaces. Carlos is always courteous, leaves the job site clean and very fair pricing. And Carlos is the only person I feel comfortable with to do my masonry work."

tom H on January 2024

Your home is your most important asset you have, so when you're ready to call a contractor to address your concrete or masonry needs, get yourself the best Concrete and Masonry Contractor in the business! We are a Christian owned business which has served the Kalamazoo, Portage, Richland and Battle Creek areas for over 15 years.

"Carlos is the owner, and has been doing masonry for me for years, he is a very skilled craftsmanship and had helped me completed many masonry project, including blockwork, brick work, stone, concrete pavers, brick pavers and fireplaces. Carlos is always courteous, leaves the job site clean and very fair pricing. And Carlos is the only person I feel comfortable with to do my masonry work."

tom H on January 2024


"Chris did a great job"

Tourya T on March 2025

HI! Welcome to my page. If your looking for construction, general handyman services or land clearing of vegetation specifically in or around your lagoon, contact me today for a free quote.

"Chris did a great job"

Tourya T on March 2025


"Terrible. I paid 3 times to have them out here. Was told I need a permit.. another $200... but they couldn't even fix it . Told by another business did not need drain field repaired... the drain field was dry. Waste of almost $1000 total. NEVER EVER AGAIN."

Mary B on September 2020

$20.00 Off Plumbing Septic, Sewer, Drain Cleaning. Restrictions Apply - Not to be combined with any other offer.

"Terrible. I paid 3 times to have them out here. Was told I need a permit.. another $200... but they couldn't even fix it . Told by another business did not need drain field repaired... the drain field was dry. Waste of almost $1000 total. NEVER EVER AGAIN."

Mary B on September 2020


Molnar Construction

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Molnar Construction

4.83(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in new construction, home improvement, remodeling, additions, and decks. Started in 2004 by Daniel Molnar after working for various area contractors for 10+ years. We currently employ 5+/- talented guys. Exceptional quality and customer satisfaction is our goal. We also have a full time concrete flatwork crew.

"Dan Molnar tested me shortly after I messaged through Angie's list. Very courteous. Within a few days i had a quote that was better than I had expected. A little over 4 weeks later and everything is done and to a level of quality that honestly exceeded my expectations. The crew who did the concrete were polite and professional, the slab is smooth (they apologized for it not being better- the weather wasn't great but it looks perfect to me) and they cleaned up everything- including excess concrete piles. Their carpenter built custom doors for the previously unfinished and irregular entrance and they are of very good quality down to the hardware. I have dealt with many contractors before and without exaggeration this is the best company I have ever dealt with. I recommend them highly."

Dan C on April 2019

We specialize in new construction, home improvement, remodeling, additions, and decks. Started in 2004 by Daniel Molnar after working for various area contractors for 10+ years. We currently employ 5+/- talented guys. Exceptional quality and customer satisfaction is our goal. We also have a full time concrete flatwork crew.

"Dan Molnar tested me shortly after I messaged through Angie's list. Very courteous. Within a few days i had a quote that was better than I had expected. A little over 4 weeks later and everything is done and to a level of quality that honestly exceeded my expectations. The crew who did the concrete were polite and professional, the slab is smooth (they apologized for it not being better- the weather wasn't great but it looks perfect to me) and they cleaned up everything- including excess concrete piles. Their carpenter built custom doors for the previously unfinished and irregular entrance and they are of very good quality down to the hardware. I have dealt with many contractors before and without exaggeration this is the best company I have ever dealt with. I recommend them highly."

Dan C on April 2019

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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