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K&E Contracting
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lexington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys at K&E Contracting weâ re great to work with. They marked the site with us to ensure we were getting what we envisioned. They paid attention to small details. The quote was fair and the work was done fast. We really love our new parking addition / barn pad. They left the area cleaned and restored and best of all with no more flooding issues."
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+67

Response time6 days
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Doc's Recycling Management
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We demoed our bathroom and docs recycling management came in and cleaned it all up and hauled it away for us. They were very respectful and I would recommend them to anyone else that needs junk and debris hauled."
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+9

Response time1 hour
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J.R.’s Dirt Work LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lexington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

JR'S DIRT WORK LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our\nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty,\nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service\nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of\nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.\nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their\nconcerns the basis of our business.

Driveway refurbish
Barndaminium Pad
Barndaminium Pad
Barndaminium Pad
Barndaminium Pad

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JC Excavation Company
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had them level out my back yard for myself to put down patio pavers, they showed up and worked until the job was done 100% recommend"
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+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Signature Lawn & Landscaping
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great communication and great work. Highly recommend for their honesty and sticking to the plan along with innovating to make the job more affordable for me!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Advanced Construction Co
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lexington, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Advanced Construction Co.\n\n\nExcavating/Building Contractor\n\nHome Improvement\n\nCustom Carpentry\n\nPole Buildings\n\nDecks/Patios\n\nRoofing/Siding\n\nFootings/Basements\n\nConcrete/Demolition\n\nDriveways/Sitework\n\nSeptic Fields\n\nPonds/Ditching\n\nCustom SawMilling/Lumber/

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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