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K&E Contracting

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K&E Contracting

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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3 years of experience

K&E Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our busines

"Great workmanship from beginning to end. I wish all contractors were like k&e."

Josey K on July 2024

K&E Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our busines

"Great workmanship from beginning to end. I wish all contractors were like k&e."

Josey K on July 2024

Buff flooring and maintenance llc

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Buff flooring and maintenance llc

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I am a flooring installer and I own Buff Flooring and maintenance LLC. We do all types of flooring such as wood, laminate, vinyl and hardwood engineering. We also do driveways and water proofing installations around the house and inside the house (for floods, storms..etc) as well as snow removal. Our company cares about customers' satisfaction as is it our number one priority. We face problems with solutions and we do our work in a very professional way and during a short time at the same time. Our company has been in business for about four years now and we work as installers with The Home Depot as well. Buff Flooring and Maintenance will guarantee you full satisfaction along with professionalism and prices that works and satisfies everyone.

I am a flooring installer and I own Buff Flooring and maintenance LLC. We do all types of flooring such as wood, laminate, vinyl and hardwood engineering. We also do driveways and water proofing installations around the house and inside the house (for floods, storms..etc) as well as snow removal. Our company cares about customers' satisfaction as is it our number one priority. We face problems with solutions and we do our work in a very professional way and during a short time at the same time. Our company has been in business for about four years now and we work as installers with The Home Depot as well. Buff Flooring and Maintenance will guarantee you full satisfaction along with professionalism and prices that works and satisfies everyone.

Abj contracting

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Abj contracting

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We are a small contracting and sub contracting company out of Richmond Michigan that can handle anything you throw at us with more than 20 years experience.

We are a small contracting and sub contracting company out of Richmond Michigan that can handle anything you throw at us with more than 20 years experience.

Precision Grading & Excavating

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Precision Grading & Excavating

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4 years of experience

We specialize in land balancing and grading. From drive ways to large pieces of land that need reshaped or balanced for a nice flat surface. We also provide land clearing services. We can also dig footings, flatten out barn pads, or even prep for concrete to be poured. I have been in this line of work for 4 years but have finally decided to branch out and start my own company. We strive for clear, honest quotes that easily spell out the costs for the project you need completed.

We specialize in land balancing and grading. From drive ways to large pieces of land that need reshaped or balanced for a nice flat surface. We also provide land clearing services. We can also dig footings, flatten out barn pads, or even prep for concrete to be poured. I have been in this line of work for 4 years but have finally decided to branch out and start my own company. We strive for clear, honest quotes that easily spell out the costs for the project you need completed.

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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. 

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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