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KEO Rental and Service

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KEO Rental and Service

4.78(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2013 years of experience

At KEO Rental and Service, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good company. On time and efficient."

JOHN L on December 2022

At KEO Rental and Service, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good company. On time and efficient."

JOHN L on December 2022


Marks Excavating

5.00(
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Marks Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
1983 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Marks Excavating! 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!

"Mark was professional and skilled. He got the job done quickly and efficiently and his prices are fair. He was friendly and on time. I definitely recommend him for any excavating job you need done. My property looks beautiful! Will keep him in mind for any future work I need done, big or small. Thanks a lot, Mark’s Excavating!"

Julie G on April 2025

Welcome to Marks Excavating! 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!

"Mark was professional and skilled. He got the job done quickly and efficiently and his prices are fair. He was friendly and on time. I definitely recommend him for any excavating job you need done. My property looks beautiful! Will keep him in mind for any future work I need done, big or small. Thanks a lot, Mark’s Excavating!"

Julie G on April 2025


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Wholehearted Sellers LLC

5.00(
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Wholehearted Sellers LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2020 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We put our whole Hearts into our work for you. We are not the fastest contractors, but we are the best. We take our time to do things right the first time. We are confident enough to offer a 30 day guarantee on all our projects.

"Kendra came out ASAP to evaluate the job - which was greatly appreciated since tree location & condition made it very dangerous…possible landing on home. David and Adam were awesome! They were professional& concerned about tree removal safely! Removed seven trees in all. Very hard workers. Had to work in tight spots using a lift- trees were 70 ft tall! Absolutely incredible team at very reasonable price. "

Anna L on October 2025

We put our whole Hearts into our work for you. We are not the fastest contractors, but we are the best. We take our time to do things right the first time. We are confident enough to offer a 30 day guarantee on all our projects.

"Kendra came out ASAP to evaluate the job - which was greatly appreciated since tree location & condition made it very dangerous…possible landing on home. David and Adam were awesome! They were professional& concerned about tree removal safely! Removed seven trees in all. Very hard workers. Had to work in tight spots using a lift- trees were 70 ft tall! Absolutely incredible team at very reasonable price. "

Anna L on October 2025


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K&B Dirt Solutions

5.00(
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K&B Dirt Solutions

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At K&B Dirt Solutions, we specialize in heavy-duty excavation services with a strong emphasis on land clearing and sewer installation. Whether you're preparing a site for new construction, removing overgrowth to reclaim usable land, or laying down essential sewer lines, we bring the equipment, experience, and expertise to get the job done right. From raw land to ready-to-build, we handle every phase of the groundwork with precision and efficiency. Our team is known for fast turnarounds, reliable service, and a no-nonsense approach that puts your project on solid ground—literally.

"They did a really great job, very professional."

Dawn K on August 2025

At K&B Dirt Solutions, we specialize in heavy-duty excavation services with a strong emphasis on land clearing and sewer installation. Whether you're preparing a site for new construction, removing overgrowth to reclaim usable land, or laying down essential sewer lines, we bring the equipment, experience, and expertise to get the job done right. From raw land to ready-to-build, we handle every phase of the groundwork with precision and efficiency. Our team is known for fast turnarounds, reliable service, and a no-nonsense approach that puts your project on solid ground—literally.

"They did a really great job, very professional."

Dawn K on August 2025



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Exotic Pavers

4.91(
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Exotic Pavers

4.91(
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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


Oliver and Company Property Solutions

5.00(
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Oliver and Company Property Solutions

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

We specialize in anything outdoors, from landscaping, light excavation, tractor services, tree removal, irrigation, snow removal and everything in between. We routinely do work for both residential and commercial customers, and our experience speaks for itself. If you are looking for a professional service company for your outdoor project, give us a call! We accept all major credit cards and all estimates are free.

"There on time, very professional and hard working. Careful not to damage walks and stairs. Cost was more than fair considering the number of large items incurred."

Fred S on June 2020

We specialize in anything outdoors, from landscaping, light excavation, tractor services, tree removal, irrigation, snow removal and everything in between. We routinely do work for both residential and commercial customers, and our experience speaks for itself. If you are looking for a professional service company for your outdoor project, give us a call! We accept all major credit cards and all estimates are free.

"There on time, very professional and hard working. Careful not to damage walks and stairs. Cost was more than fair considering the number of large items incurred."

Fred S on June 2020


Tractor Solutions LLC

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Tractor Solutions LLC

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

My name is Art Cline. Here in the Interlochen and Traverse City, Michigan area I’ve been offering home and business owners another option when they are looking to get work done on their property. You don’t have to hire the huge companies to get the quality work that you need. I have the tools and equipment for just about any type of project you can think of. Please call (231) 649-2025 for the fastest response.

My name is Art Cline. Here in the Interlochen and Traverse City, Michigan area I’ve been offering home and business owners another option when they are looking to get work done on their property. You don’t have to hire the huge companies to get the quality work that you need. I have the tools and equipment for just about any type of project you can think of. Please call (231) 649-2025 for the fastest response.



Wilhelm Landscapes

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Wilhelm Landscapes

3.00(
6
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1993 years of experience

Wilhelm Landscapes is a family-owned, second generation, hardscaping design and build company based in Traverse City, Michigan with over 20 years experience. Our expert hardscape design and professional installation can turn your dreams into reality and help maximize the beauty and value of your property. We work with you to incorporate your ideas and our knowledge to arrive at the perfect plan for your style and budget.

Wilhelm Landscapes is a family-owned, second generation, hardscaping design and build company based in Traverse City, Michigan with over 20 years experience. Our expert hardscape design and professional installation can turn your dreams into reality and help maximize the beauty and value of your property. We work with you to incorporate your ideas and our knowledge to arrive at the perfect plan for your style and budget.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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