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Avatar for 5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Newport, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Wow! Hard worker. Spread gravel, removed old tangled fencing, and cleared overgrown vegetation. Has all necessary equipment, large and small. Eager to do work to my satisfaction. Worked for hours in heat. I was worried. . Very personable. Honest. Highly recommended."
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+2

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
3.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Newport, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome service, very professional, David Sr and Brandon did a fantastic job removing old culvert and installing new one as well as resurfacing my driveway. Above and beyond. Would definitely recommend Moccia landscaping, Austin was great in explaining the scope of the work to be done and estimated time to complete. Great Job."
Custom Raised Outdoor Living Area
Landscapes and Softscapes
Softscape with Custom Lighting Accents (Rear)
Raised Outdoor Living Area
English Garden (Semi-Formal)

+70

Response time3 days
124 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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LMB Landscaping & Construction Company
3.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Newport, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Though they had a wonderful personality, the work was not completed because they would not come back once paid. We now have to hire someone else to replace the gates, which we told them they were bowed and needed repair. This was only 2-3 weeks after installation. He always promised to come, but no show. Now we need a whole new gate which will set us back $800 for the big gate and another $300 for the smaller gate."
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+9

Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.
3.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Newport, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ground Control Property did an excellent job. They were here on time, with the right tools and equipment. The work crew worked as a team, to get the job done on time, and within the quoted price. I would recommend this company to others. I am calling them back for more tasks that need to be done."
Patio
Response time3 days
Response rate98%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Temperance Trailer Rental and Services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Newport, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

🗑️🚛 WE MAKE CLEANING UP EASY! 🚛🗑️\n\nGot junk, clutter, or a project you’ve been putting off?\n\nWe’ve got 3 simple options to fit YOUR needs:\n\n✔️ Dump Trailer Drop-Off\nWe drop it off → you fill it → we haul it away\n\n✔️ Full Junk Removal Service\nWe show up, load everything, and clean it out for you\n\n✔️ Single Item Pickup\nJust have one thing? No problem—we’ll grab it!\n\n🏠 Garage cleanouts\n🏚️ Property cleanups\n📦 Basement & clutter removal\n🚛 Fast, local, reliable service\n\n📍 Temperance, MI & surrounding areas\n📞 Call or Text: 419-704-4397\n\n💪 Big job or small job—we do it all!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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