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Prestige Landscape & Design LLC

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Prestige Landscape & Design LLC

4.86(
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Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

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


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Grubaugh Farms LLC

5.00(
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Grubaugh Farms LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Grubaugh Farms 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.

"Did an excellent fall leaf clean up and removal of the leaves. Very professional."

Rachel R on November 2022

Grubaugh Farms 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.

"Did an excellent fall leaf clean up and removal of the leaves. Very professional."

Rachel R on November 2022


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Greater Lansing Exterior Services

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Greater Lansing Exterior Services

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

Welcome to GREATER LANSING EXTERIOR SERVICES! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! GREATERLANSINGEXTIREROSERVICES.COM FAMILY OWNED

"Kenan Pargan is a young entrepreneur. Very dependable, knowledgeable and professional. His staff is friendly and helpful. He cleaned gutters and installed gutter guards, removed shrubbery, corrected drainage on side of house, mulched and removed two trees with clean up. I highly recommend Kenan."

Lynette K on October 2024

Welcome to GREATER LANSING EXTERIOR SERVICES! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! GREATERLANSINGEXTIREROSERVICES.COM FAMILY OWNED

"Kenan Pargan is a young entrepreneur. Very dependable, knowledgeable and professional. His staff is friendly and helpful. He cleaned gutters and installed gutter guards, removed shrubbery, corrected drainage on side of house, mulched and removed two trees with clean up. I highly recommend Kenan."

Lynette K on October 2024


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DeGains Masonry

4.73(
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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
Free onsite estimate

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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Warner Excavation LLC

5.00(
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Warner Excavation LLC

5.00(
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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


"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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McCrumb Outdoor Services LLC

5.00(
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McCrumb Outdoor Services LLC

5.00(
9
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Super Service Award
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 Ann 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 Ann Y on August 2025


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Downing Well Drilling LLC

5.00(
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Downing Well Drilling LLC

5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

Here at DWD we are a family owned and operated company specializing in residential well repairs from 2 inch through 6 inch. Including pump repair and replacement well tank service and installation drilling 5 inch PVC water wells, well inspection and water line trenching and much more. Ask about our first responder and military discounts!

"Fast, responsive service at a reasonable fee. Kevin explained everything clearly, and the work was completed as promised. I’m completely satisfied."

Stephen B on January 2021

Here at DWD we are a family owned and operated company specializing in residential well repairs from 2 inch through 6 inch. Including pump repair and replacement well tank service and installation drilling 5 inch PVC water wells, well inspection and water line trenching and much more. Ask about our first responder and military discounts!

"Fast, responsive service at a reasonable fee. Kevin explained everything clearly, and the work was completed as promised. I’m completely satisfied."

Stephen B on January 2021


"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


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Dennis Hearth & Home

4.88(
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Dennis Hearth & Home

4.88(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

We pride our family owned and operated company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in the Construction Trades and all things Hearth and Fireplace. We will do our best with your particular task or project. We look forward to serving you. Design, Build, Product Sales, Service and Installations, get it all with one call!

"Great service"

Matilde S on December 2024

We pride our family owned and operated company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in the Construction Trades and all things Hearth and Fireplace. We will do our best with your particular task or project. We look forward to serving you. Design, Build, Product Sales, Service and Installations, get it all with one call!

"Great service"

Matilde S on December 2024

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Each design is different, so we can’t say definitively if you’ll need a dedicated drainage system in place for a two-foot retaining wall. However, you can likely skip the drainage, as this project is typically served for walls that are 4 feet tall or more. Even with a relatively low wall, consider drainage if you are building on top of clay or poor-draining soil types or if there are buried water sources nearby, like a well used for other outdoor garden projects.

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

Depending on who you hire to build a retaining wall, the average cost, including demolition and reconstruction, for a 50-foot wall that's 4 feet in height is between $7,000 and $24,000.

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.

If you don’t backfill a retaining wall—either at all or adequately enough—the wall won’t drain well, and water will be able to pass through it. Poor drainage will lead to a warped wall or a buildup of hydrostatic pressure, which can eventually collapse your retaining wall. If you have particularly sloped land, consult a structural engineer to ensure your hardscaping is adding value to your home.

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