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Avatar for 5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gibraltar, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Wow! Hard worker. Spread gravel, removed old tangled fencing, and cleared overgrown vegetation. Has all necessary equipment, large and small. Eager to do work to my satisfaction. Worked for hours in heat. I was worried. . Very personable. Honest. Highly recommended."
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+2

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
3.7(
81
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Gibraltar, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our backyard was transformed into a beautiful work of art. The pavers, brick walls, all the plants are amazing. They came every time they said they would, they were very polite, and the hardest workers weâ ve ever seen. We would highly recommend this company without hesitation to anyone who asked. The owner, Austin Moccia,i is truly a man who delivers what he promises. Great owner of a super great company !"
Custom Raised Outdoor Living Area
Landscapes and Softscapes
Softscape with Custom Lighting Accents (Rear)
Raised Outdoor Living Area
English Garden (Semi-Formal)

+70

Response time3 days
127 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.
3.2(
65
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gibraltar, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ground Control Property did an excellent job. They were here on time, with the right tools and equipment. The work crew worked as a team, to get the job done on time, and within the quoted price. I would recommend this company to others. I am calling them back for more tasks that need to be done."
Patio
Response time3 days
Response rate98%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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.

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