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Martin Land Improvement, Inc.
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lincoln, 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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Homes Outdoor Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lincoln, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a full service outdoor company, specializing in Lawn care, Landscaping, Excavating, Irrigation, Retaining walls, Marine construction, Snow removal, Power washing, and more! We have industry experience since the 1990's and we are a Family Owned-Operated company. We offer a 5% discount for military, first responders, and teachers. Thank you for your interest.

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Premiere Enterprises LLC.
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lincoln, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Premiere Enterprises is a company with no boundaries whether your project is building a custom home from the ground up, or adding an addition to the existing structure, we are able to help. No need to shop around because we have a professional relationship with numerous suppliers to make your project affordable, also on time and on budget. We will work with you and give you a free estimate at your convenience. We look forward to meeting with you and going over the details of your project!

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G & O Maintenance
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lincoln, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

G & O maintenance is your number one landscaping professional in Hale! We have years of experience to handle any job, big or small. We strive to build a strong relationship with every client and will ensure your satisfaction to the last detail. We look forward to transforming your home into a work of art, call today for a free estimate!\n\nWe also offer snow removal. \n\n\nWe accept PayPal, cash app, Venmo, cash and checks! \n

Response time2 hrs
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Pratton & Pratton Handyman Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lincoln, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to Pratton's Handyman Services. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text or email today, and let us get started!

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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A Picturesque Landscape LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lincoln, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

If you are looking for the most reliable, trustworthy, and reputable Landscaper servicing the greater Alpena county and surrounding areas of Michigan, you have found the right guy. I can do anything from regular lawn care, fertilization, aeration, to replacing a sprinkler system and the general design of a landscape. Call today for an estimate!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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