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4 little acres tree service
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ida, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Offers commercial services

🌳 **Welcome to 4 Little Acres Tree Service LLC!** 🌳\n\nWe are your go-to solution for all outdoor needs, dedicated to providing **professional, reliable, and full-service** care. Our services include:\n\n- **Tree Services**: Expert tree removal, pruning, trimming, and planting, along wit.\n- **Landscaping & Lawn Care**: Comprehensive landscaping services, lawn maintenance, seasonal clean-ups, and more.\n- **Snow Plow Services**: Residential and commercial snow removal for driveways and parking lots.\n- **Holiday Lighting**: Professional installation and safe removal after the season.\n- **Equipment Rentals**: Access to our bucket truck and wood chipper for your DIY projects.\n\nWe proudly serve both residential and commercial properties, ensuring that every job is done safely and efficiently. 🌲\n

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Victory Property Services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ida, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Victory Property Services is a locally owned and operated property maintenance company dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality outdoor services for both residential and commercial clients. We take pride in helping properties look their best year-round through professional lawn care, landscaping, snow removal, and property maintenance solutions.\nOur team focuses on dependable service, clear communication, and attention to detail on every job — whether it’s routine lawn maintenance, landscape improvements, seasonal cleanups, or winter ice and snow management. We understand that your property reflects your home or business, which is why we treat every project as if it were our own.\nAt Victory Property Services, our goal is simple: deliver consistent results, fair pricing, and service you can count on in every season.\nWe proudly serve our local community and are always happy to provide honest estimates and customized service plans to fit your needs.\nReliable. Professional. Year-Round

Bonelli Enterprises Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ida, MI and surrounding areas

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Since 1910, our family-owned business has been a cornerstone of quality craftsmanship, passed down through generations with unwavering dedication. Founded by our great-grandfather in the heart of America, we've built a legacy on trust, expertise, and innovation in the construction industry.Specializing in waterproofing solutions that protect your home or commercial property from moisture damage, we ensure basements, foundations, and exteriors stay dry and durable. Our concrete services deliver flawless pours, repairs, and finishes for driveways, patios, and structural elements. In masonry, we excel at brick, stone, and block work, creating timeless structures with precision and artistry. For asphalt paving and sealing, we provide smooth, long-lasting surfaces for roads, parking lots, and pathways, using top-grade materials to withstand the elements and heavy traffic.Fully licensed, bonded, and insured, we adhere to the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Our commitment to

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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