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Avatar for Warner Excavation LLC
Warner Excavation LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Jackson, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Zach took an odd job for me to move 7 yards of river rocks for my landscaping. After working his day job he came to our house, brought a friend and literally worked until he could no longer lift the wheelbarrow. He came back the next day to finish and he made sure every stone was in place. He was super polite and did an excellent job. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Natures Edge Property Service
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jackson, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I WAS EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS OF THEIR WORK. THEY DID A LARGE PAVER WALKWAY - DESIGNED IT AND EXECUTED IT IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THEY ALSO DID LANDSCAPIING, GRASS REMOVAL AND TREE/SCHRUB REMOVAL. THE WORK WAS EXCELLENT AND CLEAN UP TOO!"
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Murphy Landworks
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jackson, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

My name is Carter Murphy, and I am the proud owner and main operator of Murphy Landworks. At 17 years old, I started this business\nwith a strong work ethic, a passion for the outdoors, and a commitment to providing dependable, high-quality services to my community.\nFrom a young age, I have always had the drive to work hard and take pride in every job I complete, which is the foundation Murphy\nLandworks was built on.\n\nMurphy Landworks offers a wide variety of outdoor services designed to help keep your property looking its best year-round. Whether\nit’s property maintenance, land cleanup, or other outdoor projects, my goal is to deliver results that customers can truly be proud of. Every\nproject is completed with careful attention to detail, efficiency, and a focus on doing the job right the first time.\n\nAs a small and growing business, I believe that trust, reliability, and strong communication are just as important as the quality of the work\nitself. I take pride in building lasting rel

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Precision Lawn Care USA
4.2(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Jackson, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am going to hire him for allot more stuff.. They are willing to work and can do everything. Thanks Guys for the great job."
Response time2 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Watch for standing water pooling near recently completed excavating work, as Jackson receives heavy spring snowmelt that accelerates erosion. Inspect your driveway for linear cracks along trench paths, signaling poor compaction. Check your basement for moisture or efflorescence, since local clay-heavy soils expand when wet. Address any surface shifting immediately after the harsh MI winter thaw to prevent severe structural damage.

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Homeowners underestimate the mandatory three-day notice required for the state 811 utility locating system. Many also overlook the complex logistics of hauling away Jackson’s clay-heavy soil, which is entirely unsuitable for reuse as backfill. Furthermore, excavating into frozen MI ground during winter compromises backfill compaction. Always account for the prolonged spring thaw, which creates highly unstable soil conditions for heavy equipment.

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Correctly finished excavating restores site grading so surface water flows away from your foundation. High-quality work in Jackson leaves a level surface without soil mounding over backfilled trenches. A reliable contractor always uses the state 811 system to mark utilities before digging. Finally, proper backfill compaction withstands the deep MI frost depth, showing absolutely no settlement depressions after the first full winter season.

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Directing your gutter downspouts toward recently backfilled trenches saturates the soil and ruins excavating work. Parking heavy vehicles on lawn areas over utility lines causes severe stress during the Jackson spring thaw. You must also avoid using road salt near excavated foundation areas, as it accelerates deterioration. Finally, plant grass seed immediately over disturbed soil to prevent rapid erosion during heavy MI spring rains.

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Excavating work in older Jackson neighborhoods disrupts combined sewer systems, affecting both sanitary and stormwater drainage. Digging near the foundation perimeter crushes aging clay drainage tiles, leading directly to basement flooding. Soil vibration from heavy machinery also triggers joint leaks in older cast iron water mains. Always hire a local professional to navigate these complex underground systems and keep your Michigan home safe.

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