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Natures Edge Property Service
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Onsted, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was extremely happy with Eric from Natures Edge Property Service. He completely cleared out an overgrown atrium with an overgrown tree and plants and used patio rocks and landscape rocks to transform it into a clean and neat area. I am extremely happy with the result. He?s very personable and completed the job in a day."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Creekside Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Onsted, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"10x12 deck built and a new interior door installed leading out to new deck. Mr. Hillard was professional and takes pride in his work. We are so happy with the end result, can't wait for warm weather so we can sit on it and watch the sunsets and watch the world go by."
Concrete Patio
South West Wall
South East Wall
Post & Header Installation
Headers, New OSB, House Wrap, Window Tape

+82

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Murphy Landworks
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Onsted, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

My name is Carter Murphy, and I am the proud owner and main operator of Murphy Landworks. At 17 years old, I started this business\nwith a strong work ethic, a passion for the outdoors, and a commitment to providing dependable, high-quality services to my community.\nFrom a young age, I have always had the drive to work hard and take pride in every job I complete, which is the foundation Murphy\nLandworks was built on.\n\nMurphy Landworks offers a wide variety of outdoor services designed to help keep your property looking its best year-round. Whether\nit’s property maintenance, land cleanup, or other outdoor projects, my goal is to deliver results that customers can truly be proud of. Every\nproject is completed with careful attention to detail, efficiency, and a focus on doing the job right the first time.\n\nAs a small and growing business, I believe that trust, reliability, and strong communication are just as important as the quality of the work\nitself. I take pride in building lasting rel

Landclearing
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Van Ert's, LLC
4.8(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Onsted, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a driveway replaced. When they removed the original it was a mess. Some places had air pockets 6" to 8". They excavated it all out put 6" of stone and 4" of concrete with rebar in it. They did a Great job, the driveway looks great and will last a very long time. I am very please with the job they did, and would not have a problem Recommending Them or hiring them again for other projects."
Gravel Shed Pad
Gravel Shed Pad
Gravel Shed Pad
Gravel Shed Pad
Gravel Shed Pad

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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