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Eric Gustafson
5.0(
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Serving Gwinn, MI and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"One of the most meticulous builders I’ve seen, everything was done beyond expectation. Everything was perfectly square and level. Highly recommend this Builder. I don’t think there’s anyone better."
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Berg Barndominium
Berg Barndominium

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906 General Contracting LLC
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Serving Gwinn, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Up Tree Service did a fabulous job of clearing very deep heavy snow from my 80 foot ranch style roof and were very efficient at cleaning up a lot of what they took down. Time wise they came in under the original estimate and the owner and his helpers were great to work with! A very pleasant experience!!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Robare Excavation
4.8(
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Serving Gwinn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Credit card accepted

"The crew did an excellent job. Not only did they do an outstanding job. They were reasonably priced and finished quick. Plus they didnâ t leave a mess. I would highly recommend. Thanks again."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Adams Excavating, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Gwinn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Adams Excavating, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. \nWe uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. \nAccurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true \nprofessionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make \ntheir concerns the basis of our business.

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Mil-Vet Pro Divers
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Serving Gwinn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would like to recommend Gerard for anyone who needs work done promptly. He is very professional and very efficient. He answered my email immediately and had my brakes done the same day."
Complete inspections are a must
Catwalk Repair
Dock Repair and Decking
Remove and Replace Storm Damaged Decking
New Decking and Cat Walk

+8

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brown Logging, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Gwinn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Brown Logging 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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