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Downing Well Drilling LLC

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Downing Well Drilling LLC

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Here at DWD we are a family owned and operated company specializing in residential well repairs from 2 inch through 6 inch. Including pump repair and replacement well tank service and installation drilling 5 inch PVC water wells, well inspection and water line trenching and much more. Ask about our first responder and military discounts!

"Fast, responsive service at a reasonable fee. Kevin explained everything clearly, and the work was completed as promised. I’m completely satisfied."

Stephen B on January 2021

Here at DWD we are a family owned and operated company specializing in residential well repairs from 2 inch through 6 inch. Including pump repair and replacement well tank service and installation drilling 5 inch PVC water wells, well inspection and water line trenching and much more. Ask about our first responder and military discounts!

"Fast, responsive service at a reasonable fee. Kevin explained everything clearly, and the work was completed as promised. I’m completely satisfied."

Stephen B on January 2021


"Removal was efficient even though there was a lot more concrete below ground than expected. Made a trip to the hardware store for extra sand to fill in the hole and even hooked me up with a new hoop!"

Brad S on May 2025

We are a pre-construction land clearing/forestry mulching team that will not only clear your property of brush, trees and stumps. We also do grading work,gravel,stone,crushed asphalt driveways.

"Removal was efficient even though there was a lot more concrete below ground than expected. Made a trip to the hardware store for extra sand to fill in the hole and even hooked me up with a new hoop!"

Brad S on May 2025


rock solid offers excavation services, land management, driveway repairs, stump pulling an brush clearing , drains, water lines , gas lines , land clearing an much more


"Chris did a great job"

Tourya T on March 2025

HI! Welcome to my page. If your looking for construction, general handyman services or land clearing of vegetation specifically in or around your lagoon, contact me today for a free quote.

"Chris did a great job"

Tourya T on March 2025


American Earthworks

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American Earthworks

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4 years of experience

American Earthworks provides a wide array of services including: -Excavation/backfill for trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Concrete, Pools, etc.) -Pole or post hole auguring -Residential site work -Limited commercial site work -Basement excavation/ foundation backfill -Driveway grading/graveling -Septic tank install/replacement -Septic field install/replacement -Site clearing -Tree/shrub removal -Storm clean up -Concrete/Asphalt demo and removal -Selective structural demo and rubble removal -Spoils removal -Site grading -Exterior footing drain tile installation -French drain installation If the service your looking for isn't listed above, feel free to call us!

American Earthworks provides a wide array of services including: -Excavation/backfill for trades (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Concrete, Pools, etc.) -Pole or post hole auguring -Residential site work -Limited commercial site work -Basement excavation/ foundation backfill -Driveway grading/graveling -Septic tank install/replacement -Septic field install/replacement -Site clearing -Tree/shrub removal -Storm clean up -Concrete/Asphalt demo and removal -Selective structural demo and rubble removal -Spoils removal -Site grading -Exterior footing drain tile installation -French drain installation If the service your looking for isn't listed above, feel free to call us!


Viper Integrative Proscapes

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Viper Integrative Proscapes

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Hi my name is Garrett Huizenga i run Viper Integrative Proscapes. What we do is provide the best and cleanest landscaping experience. Anywhere from underground sprinkling and flower beds all the way to patios and retaining walls. If your interested in any ground work services please contact me at (616)-377-9778 or via email [email protected] Thanks!

Hi my name is Garrett Huizenga i run Viper Integrative Proscapes. What we do is provide the best and cleanest landscaping experience. Anywhere from underground sprinkling and flower beds all the way to patios and retaining walls. If your interested in any ground work services please contact me at (616)-377-9778 or via email [email protected] Thanks!



Matt Metiva Exterior Construction LLC

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Matt Metiva Exterior Construction LLC

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No full size home or cabins please! Strictly smaller scale dog kennels sheds garages animal encloses lean-toos. I can do any kind of tree removal, junk removal, small scale excavation(if I don't already own what I need I will rent!) small food plot, roto-tilling, brush haug, fiberglass repair

No full size home or cabins please! Strictly smaller scale dog kennels sheds garages animal encloses lean-toos. I can do any kind of tree removal, junk removal, small scale excavation(if I don't already own what I need I will rent!) small food plot, roto-tilling, brush haug, fiberglass repair


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Countryside Landworks LLC

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Countryside Landworks LLC

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We do excavation, grading, landscape work, tree work, driveway install, yard install, drainage solutions, and more. I've been doing this kind of work for over 6 years now. My business is owned and operated by myself.

"I'm not so happy because he cut corners, took short cut there's some things that haven't done. He make it look good but didn't do it correctly."

Mark R on September 2021

We do excavation, grading, landscape work, tree work, driveway install, yard install, drainage solutions, and more. I've been doing this kind of work for over 6 years now. My business is owned and operated by myself.

"I'm not so happy because he cut corners, took short cut there's some things that haven't done. He make it look good but didn't do it correctly."

Mark R on September 2021


Apex Excavating & Underground

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Apex Excavating & Underground

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5 years of experience

Apex Excavating & Underground is a full service excavation, directional drilling, trenchless utility, and dirtwork service provider, serving northern and central Michigan. We are a small, community oriented company, focusing on doing work for ordinary people who cant afford the large companies prices, but still want top of the line work.

Apex Excavating & Underground is a full service excavation, directional drilling, trenchless utility, and dirtwork service provider, serving northern and central Michigan. We are a small, community oriented company, focusing on doing work for ordinary people who cant afford the large companies prices, but still want top of the line work.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

The answer may vary based on where you live. Residential sewer lines are generally buried 5 feet to 6 feet under the ground. However, it's not uncommon to see pipes buried as deep as 8 feet in colder climates in order to ensure that piping is placed below the freeze line. Digging depth could impact your sewer line replacement cost.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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