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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."
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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

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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