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Ryan's Excavating, LLC
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Iron River, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

It has been our pleasure to serve Upper Michigan and Northern Wisconsin as a full service residential, civil and commercial excavating and general contractor since 2004. We take great pride in offering quality, professional, courteous service and exceptional value to our customers.\n\nCall us today to discuss your individual excavation needs and get an estimate tailored to your specific project. From sidewalks to site work, water lines to water mains, Ryan's Excavating, LLC, and its employees have the skill and experience to go over and above what you have come to expect.\n\nCall us today to schedule a time to start your project!\n

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Handy Randy's Services
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron River, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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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 Iron River, MI and surrounding areas

Armattis trucking, excavating, and snow removal offers any type of heavy equipment work needed from excavating, landscaping, demolition, road work, land clearing, snow plowing and so much more! Residential or Commercial. We have been reliable and flexible for any service needed and whenever wanted for many years. Contact us to get a free estimate today! Family owned and operated for over 50 years! Guaranteed best prices but also the best work! We don’t cut corners, if you want the job done right and to last you know where to go!

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Ryan's Rec and Service, LLC
4.5(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron River, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Ryan's Rec and Service LLC our company is based on the belief that the needs of our customers are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Davister Excavation
3.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron River, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Davister Excavation, LLC was established in 1998 with over 25 years of experience! We specialize in all your home improvement Excavating needs, and guarantee you a job well done! All the way from Grading to Excavating, to Land Clearing, Trucking, an more, we are your guys! We strive to exceed the homeowner's expectations each and every time, and get the job done the way you want it. We work in a timely fashion and always pay attention to detail. Proudly serving Pemine and surrounding areas. Free estimates. Call today!

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Mil-Vet Pro Divers
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Iron River, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mil-Vet Pro Divers (a Babin Enterprises Company) has a very extensive expertise both above and below ground or water; don't be fooled by the name our Craftsmen/ Divers are by requirement; skilled residential and commercial craftsmen. Mil-Vet Pro Divers hires and trains only military veterans - quality, pride and honor. We thrive on integrity, professionalism attention to the details that matter most to you and continued professional service. We recommend that all home owners educate themselves before choosing any contractor. Please Remember! A license, insurance and even a degree do not replace common sense, respect, integrity, and skill. Our quality of work is the main reason for our long term success. M.V.P.D. is currently the only qualified under water & waterfront services team located in the Upper Peninsula that also provides residential & commercial services to residents & businesses in the UP and North West Wisconsin. Call today for a one of a kind service experience.

Complete inspections are a must
Catwalk Repair
Dock Repair and Decking
Remove and Replace Storm Damaged Decking
New Decking and Cat Walk

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Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Gerlach Landscape Services, LLC
4.8(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron River, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Gerlach Landscape Services, LLC is dedicated to providing its customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work.\n \nGerlach Landscape Services, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.\n \nWe look forward to working with you!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KCD Construction, LLC
3.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Iron River, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 20 years of experience serving the Marquette County area, KCD Construction, LLC is your solution for all your home remodel & renovation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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.

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.

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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