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Christian's Josh

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Christian's Josh

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58 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

My name is Christian hoag I have many years of construction experience ranging from siding to drywall hanging finishing and painting along with landscaping and concrete and I am confident that I possess any skills necessary to complete the tasks you trust me to do with speed and impeccable quality

My name is Christian hoag I have many years of construction experience ranging from siding to drywall hanging finishing and painting along with landscaping and concrete and I am confident that I possess any skills necessary to complete the tasks you trust me to do with speed and impeccable quality


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Prestige Landscape & Design LLC

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Prestige Landscape & Design LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

Prestige Landscape and Design is dedicated to providing outstanding landscape projects for our customers, utilizing innovative design and quality installation. We are focused entirely on landscape design and construction, offering over forty years of experience in all aspects of the landscape field including paver patios, retaining walls, water features, gardens, new landscapes and landscape rehabilitation. Our mission is to maximize and enhance the use, living space and value of our customer's property. Real estate appraisers know that a pleasing landscape can increase property values significantly. "Curb appeal" is considered to be one of the most important factors in selling a home.

"When we purchased our rental, the prior owners had taken out all of the foundation plantings and landscaping, leaving only a sunken front walk, gravel around the perimeter, and two trees in the front yard. Unfortunately, when replacing the sewer line, an incompetent plumber killed our beautiful old maple and the crabapple started to die, too. Moreover, during the purchase inspection, we'd been advised to lower the level of dirt around the foundation, and we had learned that the shape of the terrain was contributing to water in the basement during heavy rains. The front lawn was a weedy, lumpy mess with a pile of wood chips from the dead maple. Enter Prestige Landscape & Design, who I found through Angi.com. I discussed our issues with Ben, who visited the property to assess what needed to be done and followed up with a plan/layout along with pictures of the hardscape materials to be used. All in all, he removed the gravel and dirt around the foundation, sealed the foundation, installed new window wells, installed a drainage system, re-contoured the land, buried the gutter downspouts and sump pump outlet while integrating them into the drainage system, reseeded the lawn, replaced the front walk and door step, and planted a beautiful assortment of perennials, shrubs, and trees. Oh, and he hauled away all the mess that was there before. Doesn't it make you tired just reading all this? Well, according to my tenant, Ben and his small team were tireless at their efforts. Ben was hardworking and considerate, and even the neighbors got to know and like him over the three weeks that he did the work. And the final result was beautiful and impeccable. I feel so fortunate to have found Ben and Prestige Landscape and Design, and if I need future work done, I know who to call!"

KATHERINE L on October 2024

Prestige Landscape and Design is dedicated to providing outstanding landscape projects for our customers, utilizing innovative design and quality installation. We are focused entirely on landscape design and construction, offering over forty years of experience in all aspects of the landscape field including paver patios, retaining walls, water features, gardens, new landscapes and landscape rehabilitation. Our mission is to maximize and enhance the use, living space and value of our customer's property. Real estate appraisers know that a pleasing landscape can increase property values significantly. "Curb appeal" is considered to be one of the most important factors in selling a home.

"When we purchased our rental, the prior owners had taken out all of the foundation plantings and landscaping, leaving only a sunken front walk, gravel around the perimeter, and two trees in the front yard. Unfortunately, when replacing the sewer line, an incompetent plumber killed our beautiful old maple and the crabapple started to die, too. Moreover, during the purchase inspection, we'd been advised to lower the level of dirt around the foundation, and we had learned that the shape of the terrain was contributing to water in the basement during heavy rains. The front lawn was a weedy, lumpy mess with a pile of wood chips from the dead maple. Enter Prestige Landscape & Design, who I found through Angi.com. I discussed our issues with Ben, who visited the property to assess what needed to be done and followed up with a plan/layout along with pictures of the hardscape materials to be used. All in all, he removed the gravel and dirt around the foundation, sealed the foundation, installed new window wells, installed a drainage system, re-contoured the land, buried the gutter downspouts and sump pump outlet while integrating them into the drainage system, reseeded the lawn, replaced the front walk and door step, and planted a beautiful assortment of perennials, shrubs, and trees. Oh, and he hauled away all the mess that was there before. Doesn't it make you tired just reading all this? Well, according to my tenant, Ben and his small team were tireless at their efforts. Ben was hardworking and considerate, and even the neighbors got to know and like him over the three weeks that he did the work. And the final result was beautiful and impeccable. I feel so fortunate to have found Ben and Prestige Landscape and Design, and if I need future work done, I know who to call!"

KATHERINE L on October 2024


"Removal was efficient even though there was a lot more concrete below ground than expected. Made a trip to the hardware store for extra sand to fill in the hole and even hooked me up with a new hoop!"

Brad S on May 2025

We are a pre-construction land clearing/forestry mulching team that will not only clear your property of brush, trees and stumps. We also do grading work,gravel,stone,crushed asphalt driveways.

"Removal was efficient even though there was a lot more concrete below ground than expected. Made a trip to the hardware store for extra sand to fill in the hole and even hooked me up with a new hoop!"

Brad S on May 2025


Unique Curb LLC

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Unique Curb LLC

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

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Unique Curb LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Unique Curb did a great job adding stamped curbing to our front and back flower beds. They were efficient, got the job done quickly and the finished product looks amazing! It really elevated the look of our current landscaping. Would highly recommend!"

Kayla M on January 2024

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Unique Curb LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Unique Curb did a great job adding stamped curbing to our front and back flower beds. They were efficient, got the job done quickly and the finished product looks amazing! It really elevated the look of our current landscaping. Would highly recommend!"

Kayla M on January 2024


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Great Lakes Greens

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Great Lakes Greens

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!


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Warner Excavation LLC

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Warner Excavation LLC

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Customers say: Quality work
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Zach's Excavation we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform.   We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process.  We look forward to earning your business.

"Beyond impressed with this company!!!! They went above and beyond what I was expecting and made my yard look incredible with the removal of several trees, stumps, and power raking my entire property ridding it completely of poison ivy and poison oak. I would HIGHLY recommend them."

Ryan M on June 2022

At Zach's Excavation we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform.   We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process.  We look forward to earning your business.

"Beyond impressed with this company!!!! They went above and beyond what I was expecting and made my yard look incredible with the removal of several trees, stumps, and power raking my entire property ridding it completely of poison ivy and poison oak. I would HIGHLY recommend them."

Ryan M on June 2022


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DeGains Masonry

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DeGains Masonry

4.73(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
70 local quotes requested

Masonry brick/stone repair We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Excellent job and cleanup. Reasonable price."

Bob C on October 2024

Masonry brick/stone repair We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Excellent job and cleanup. Reasonable price."

Bob C on October 2024


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McCrumb Outdoor Services LLC

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McCrumb Outdoor Services LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
19 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

McCrumb Outdoor Services LLC 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 business

"Brock was flexible and easy to work with. I am satisfied with his work."

Mary Y on August 2025

McCrumb Outdoor Services LLC 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 business

"Brock was flexible and easy to work with. I am satisfied with his work."

Mary Y on August 2025


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Professional Turf & Landscape, LLC

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Professional Turf & Landscape, LLC

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
49 years of experience
Warranties offered

Professional Turf & Landscape, LLC has been serving our community for over 50 years. We have an experienced Team with great customer service and always strive to create long term commitments with our clients. Professional Turf & Landscape prides itself on communication, execution of the proposed work and customer satisfaction. Designing and creating unique landscape and hardscape projects is where we really shine. We offer all services to residential and commercial accounts within the greater Lansing Area. We look forward to working with you this season! Services offered: Complete Lawn care programs, Mowing, Spring and Fall Clean Up, Mulch and Rock installation, Design/Build Landscape & Hardscape, Snow and Ice Management.

"They have not started service yet."

Roland G on November 2021

Professional Turf & Landscape, LLC has been serving our community for over 50 years. We have an experienced Team with great customer service and always strive to create long term commitments with our clients. Professional Turf & Landscape prides itself on communication, execution of the proposed work and customer satisfaction. Designing and creating unique landscape and hardscape projects is where we really shine. We offer all services to residential and commercial accounts within the greater Lansing Area. We look forward to working with you this season! Services offered: Complete Lawn care programs, Mowing, Spring and Fall Clean Up, Mulch and Rock installation, Design/Build Landscape & Hardscape, Snow and Ice Management.

"They have not started service yet."

Roland G on November 2021


"Good, quick, thorough job."

Paul H on March 2025

Local window washers, gutter cleaning and pressure washing. Using industry standard techniques and tools and bring a top rated service to every customer in Grand Ledge and Lansing.

"Good, quick, thorough job."

Paul H on March 2025

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Yes, to build a retaining wall, a permit is required. Similarly, any repairs or modifications to an existing retaining wall require permits. If the planned wall measures higher than 4 feet, most municipalities require designs and permits come through a licensed engineer. In some locations, if the wall is shorter than 4 feet, a permit may not be required. For the requirements in your area, contact your local government.

Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between 3 and 4 feet tall—and the height often tops out at around 6 feet. You can go taller, but you may need additional footings and reinforcements, including a second layer of railroad ties to support the added weight of the soil it’s holding back.

The longevity of flood walls depends on how they were constructed, but most wood, gravel, and cement flood walls last 10 years. While aluminum flood walls may cost far more initially, they can be a good investment as they can last decades and will not be damaged by exposure to the elements.

To maintain the integrity of your landscape, a retaining wall must be installed if the slope of the angle exceeds 35 degrees. The lean of the wall must be 1 inch per 12 inches in height to disperse the weight of the soil uniformly and guarantee the correct drainage of the soil.

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its particular material, whether it was properly installed, how well it’s maintained, and your local climate. Concrete, stone, and brick retaining walls last the longest, with concrete lasting between 50 and 100 years on average. Brick tends to last the longest, with a minimum of one century, under the right conditions. 

Timber retaining walls can start to deteriorate at 20 years, depending on the wood quality, but in the best case, they can last 40 years. Pressure-treated wood retaining walls last 30 years on average.

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