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Michael McMath
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ecorse, MI and surrounding areas

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Hello! I’m a dependable professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience. I specialize in landscaping and hardscaping, grading, tree trimming, brush removal, seasonal property cleanups, and junk removal.\n\nMy experience includes, but is not limited to, gutter cleaning/downspout extensions, snow removal, holiday light installations, basement system flushing/sump cleaning, high-pressure crack injections, sump discharge plumbing, basic concrete and chimney repairs, and painting.\n\nI take pride in working efficiently, paying attention to detail, and treating every home as if it were my own. I understand the importance of showing up on time, communicating clearly, keeping work areas clean, and making sure customers are satisfied with the finished job.\n\nWhether you need help with outdoor projects, seasonal property maintenance, junk removal, or general home repairs, I bring a strong work ethic, practical construction knowledge, and a commitment to doing the job correctly every time.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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