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Accent landscaping
New to Angi

Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Accent landscaping provides top notch services that include decorative concrete garden bed edging,stone/mulch,custom landscaping needs and turf installation and snow service

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White River Excavating Company
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Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys got the job done quickly and well for less than a third the price of other companies. They repaired 2 water pipes for my underground sprinkler system. I broke both with a gasoline powered auger I was digging post holes with. I miscalculated. But now itâ s up and running flawlessly thanks to WREC."
Response time2 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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GroundWorks MI, LLC
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Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was so impressed with the immediate response I received from Todd. He was in constant communication with me throughout the project. The work was completed in a timely manner. We are very pleased with the pressure washing and staining of our deck. I highly recommend GroundWorks LLC!"
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Martin Land Improvement, Inc.
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Serving Mears, 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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Grand Rapids Excavation Services
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Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Grand Rapids Excavation Services is a locally owned excavation contractor serving Grand Rapids and the surrounding West Michigan area. We specialize in residential and commercial excavation services including site preparation, grading, trenching, foundation excavation, utility work, drainage solutions, and land clearing.\n\nOur experienced team uses modern equipment to complete projects efficiently, safely, and on schedule. Whether you need small residential excavation or larger commercial site work, we are committed to clear communication, quality workmanship, and dependable results. Free estimates are available, and we welcome both residential and commercial projects.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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