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Elson Services LLC
5.0(
41
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Serving Flint, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Elson. Noah, Nick, and Derek were very professional, helpful, and willing to listen to questions and requests. We have MANY different hedges, shrubs, and trees. They trimmed each, as well as cut down the hostas. They also ground three stumps, added dirt, grass seed, hay. They cleaned up (and, believe me, there was much to clean) very well and hauled away the rubbish. I would highly recommend this company. Their price is very fair for their quality of work."
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Maple tree removal
Maple tree removal
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elm tree limb

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pelkey Services
5.0(
20
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Serving Flint, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very knowledgeable and he replaced my spigot and outside water shutoff valve for a very reasonable price. Als gave me information on hydro jetting my main drain for roots in the fall."
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+6

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
6
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Serving Flint, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Xtreme Excavation and Grading was fantastic, my sewer pipe was backing up so i ran a camera and come to find out it was packed full with roots and waste, so I googled up some companies and got a couple quotes but the I called and spoke with Brandon (the owner of Xtreme) and him and his guys didn’t waste any time!! He told me the price (which was extremely reasonable nearly half as much as the other 2 places i called) came out the next day and fixed my issue, Very friendly and knowledgeable and they did great work!! I will definitely be keeping them in mind for future needs"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grand Terra Outdoor Management
4.8(
10
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Serving Flint, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The project turned out better than we had hoped for. John and the crew were very patient and friendly. We had several contractors out to bid on the job. Some of them said it was to much for them to take on at the moment. One of them recommended we call Grand Terra, I'm glad we did. I would recommend them to anyone."
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Alliance Ground Services, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Flint, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The project turned out wonderfully! Our front garden walk and fountain area were transformed; they were very knowledgeable and easy to work with. They were able to level the area in order to divert pudding water away from the house. The end result was beautiful! We have since moved almost an hour away and have called on them once again to give us insight as to how to transform the garden areas and walkways at our new home."
Retaining Wall & Patio
Retaining Wall & Patio
Hydroseeding
Hydroseeding
Hydroseeding

+2

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brown Bros Excavating
5.0(
2
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Serving Flint, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Prompt and courteous ! Discussion points where explained in depth. They actually listened to my concerns and addressed everyone of them. Excellent company to work with."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Murphy Landworks
5.0(
4
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Serving Flint, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

My name is Carter Murphy, and I am the proud owner and main operator of Murphy Landworks. At 17 years old, I started this business\nwith a strong work ethic, a passion for the outdoors, and a commitment to providing dependable, high-quality services to my community.\nFrom a young age, I have always had the drive to work hard and take pride in every job I complete, which is the foundation Murphy\nLandworks was built on.\n\nMurphy Landworks offers a wide variety of outdoor services designed to help keep your property looking its best year-round. Whether\nit’s property maintenance, land cleanup, or other outdoor projects, my goal is to deliver results that customers can truly be proud of. Every\nproject is completed with careful attention to detail, efficiency, and a focus on doing the job right the first time.\n\nAs a small and growing business, I believe that trust, reliability, and strong communication are just as important as the quality of the work\nitself. I take pride in building lasting rel

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Stone Yard Landscape Center
3.2(
34
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Serving Flint, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We love the way our new driveway looks! The owner was so knowledgeable and friendly! He made choosing Stoneyard a breeze! Thank you Daltson for your expertise Stonecrete was the right choice for us!"
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Culvert

+84

Response time5 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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