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Avatar for North West Home Solutions, LLC
North West Home Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Indian River, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They also helped me with an epoxy finish in my basement that turned out great!"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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North West Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Indian River, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"North West Home Solutions did Excellent Work on our home!! I am Very Pleased with their recent work on our roof! They did exactly what was needed. Our roof and chimney has been sealed off to stop the water damage and they have completely fixed our interior ceilings from the damage caused. I would Highly recommend them."
Remodeling - General Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Armatti’s Trucking and Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Indian River, MI and surrounding areas

"They were good and it went very well.They were on time,quick about their work and I totally recommend them all the time.They were very nice company to hire and to work with."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Martin Land Improvement, Inc.
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Indian River, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were fantastic he called me right back after I call. Very prompt, always available, the question I had he got all the information we needed for putting the septic and over all electrical wires, he explained everything. Over all great business people and I was very satisfied with the work that he did. I will definitely use them again, he always explained the cost about financial."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maple Leaf Lawn Care
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Indian River, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Would recommend Maple leaf lawn care. They were curtious and prompt. I would hire them again."
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+22

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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New Start Home Improvements - Facebook
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Indian River, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very nice and knowledgeable they were a clean professional crew that did the job in a timely manner I am looking forward to having them do more work in the future all in all was a great experience"
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+9

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Northern Vista Lawn and Landscape, Inc. DBA Northern Vista Builders
2.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Indian River, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Northern Vista Lawn and Landscape dba Northern Vista Builders proudly serves our customers with pride and integrity. Our company pays attention to detail and would be happy to help you with your project with anything from new homes, interior and exterior remodels and additions to decks, patios and landscaping. Let us help you design your next project. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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