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Bison Landscaping
4.3(
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Serving Niles, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Alberto from Bison Landscaping was extremely easy to work with from the very beginning when he examined the work I needed completed. He provided a very detailed cost estimate to fix my retaining walls in my backyard. He was very understanding, took precise measurements, and provided options to replace the damaged RR ties that formed my backyard landscaping retaining walls. Other contractors provided estimates without measurements which I found very odd. Alberto was thorough and provided multiple pictures of stone walls he installed for other clients. It was very easy for us to choose exactly what we wanted installed. He and his team battled some very poor weather when work first began, but made quick progress in removing all RR ties and tree roots. They also installed drainage piping and gravel along the walls' foundations. The team cleaned the entire work area and the project took only one week! We are so happy our backyard wall is fixed and looks great! We highly recommend them!"
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Peaches Excavating & Land Management
5.0(
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Serving Niles, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was quick to come look at my problem and give me a thorough estimate. And he got me on the schedule fast and did a wonderful job and got it done fast. He was also very friendly and attentive to detail."
Response time2 hrs
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Peterson Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Niles, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

***LEAVE PHONE NUMBER IN DESCRIPTION*** Offering skid steer and tractor services in Southwest Michigan. Available for driveway grading, brush clearing, dirt work, gravel spreading, small land clearing, cleanup, excavation, and general property projects. Reliable, hardworking, and ready to help get your job done right.

Garden Plot Project
Food Plot Clearing
Leveling Sand
New Driveway cut
Sand Leveling

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Earth Moving Solutions, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Niles, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.\n

Response time2 days
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Butlers landscape & snow removal LLC
New to Angi

Serving Niles, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

At Butler’s Landscape & Snow Removal, we take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality outdoor services that keep your property looking its best year-round. From detailed lawn care and landscaping to dependable snow removal, we are committed to making your home or business stand out in every season.\n\nWe focus on precision, consistency, and customer satisfaction—treating every property as if it were our own. Whether it’s routine maintenance, a full landscape refresh, or clearing your driveway after a snowfall, you can count on us for fast, professional service you can trust.\n\nButler’s Landscape & Snow Removal — dependable service, clean results, every time.\n

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NNS lawncare Service
New to Angi

Serving Niles, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At NNS Lawn Care, we take pride in helping homeowners fall in love with their yards again. We genuinely enjoy transforming overgrown and neglected lawns into clean, beautiful outdoor spaces that stand out. Our goal is simple: to provide dependable, quality lawn care with attention to detail, making your yard look great again... and again... and again. We treat every property like it's our own and work hard to deliver results you can be proud of.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

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. 

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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.

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