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360 Land Services
4.9(
7
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Justin was great to work with, was collaborative in the design and got the job done efficiently. Was respectful of my property and gave me a fair price! Would use his services again!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
30
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn’t be happier with the service Jimmy and Hassan. From the moment I called, their team was professional, friendly, and quick to respond. They showed up on time, worked fast, and handled everything with care — from heavy furniture to random garage clutter. What really stood out was how efficient and respectful they were. They left the area spotless and even swept up afterward. Pricing was super fair and transparent — no hidden fees or surprises. It’s rare to find a company that combines hard work, honesty, and great customer service, but Penguin Junk Removal nailed it. I’ll definitely be calling them again and recommending them to friends and family. If you need junk gone fast and want a team that actually cares about their work, go with Penguin Junk Removal — they’re the best in the business! 🐧💪"
Penguin Team
Penguin Truck 1
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Yard Works, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yard Works does fantastic work. They are detail-oriented, thoughtful and easy to work with! We had them install a concrete paver patio for us among other tasks in our garden and we are very happy with how it turned out. We look forward to having them help us with future projects!"
Response time1 hour
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
6
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Had a great experience with the owner Brandon. Came out to the site was very professional and answered all my questions or if he didn't no at that point got back to me in timely matter. 10/10 recommend will be hiring him again in future for all my needs. Grading and sewer repairs."
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Premier Grounds Services
3.6(
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired premier ground services to replace our septic system here this year in August 2025. Jim brought a competitive quote along with great expertise to the job. Jim navigated large material deliveries, the replacement of our drain field and concerns of our local health department to get the job done in a timely manner. Thanks again Jim. I would recommend Premier ground services for any septic repair project."
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Land Clearing Services questions, answered by experts

Surveys completed by licensed surveyors can be recorded with a local surveying records office, and in most cases, they will be. Filing survey reports categorize them as legal documents, and they can be used whenever legal documentation of your property’s boundaries is needed. While you’re not required to file survey documents, it’s a good idea to do so. 

You should always calculate real estate development costs on a case-by-case basis, so there’s no specific formula to estimate your total. You should speak with a local construction manager to see what you’ll need to do in terms of clearing and leveling the land, connecting utilities, and pulling permits for construction. A professional will be able to get you an accurate estimate for land development.

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.

A professional land surveyor ensures accurate property boundaries and prevent legal disputes.

Depending on the type of land survey, the report will mark the boundaries of your property, the topographical changes of the landscape, as well as major natural and added structures to the plot. A more detailed survey, like an as-built survey, will note the measurements of the structures and landscape following major construction. A topographic survey will also help your contractor determine the cost of land development projects.

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