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LONGWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC

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LONGWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

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

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

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Stone Yard Landscape Center

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Stone Yard Landscape Center

3.58(
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18 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

Here at Stone Yard Landscape Center, we are without a doubt the best at what we do and it always shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism, our employees are always timely and literally experts in the field . With over 20 years of experience in our trades, you can be confident that you are hiring the best company to provide your land needs. We look forward to earning your business!

"Once they get your money, they don't care. Very friendly with big promises, until , they've been paid. Totally different attitude. Will ignore you, wont respond. Looked great until a heavy rain came. Thats when you realize there is a little lake formed. All it would take is a little more asphalt and grading to make it right. They've got your money, and your on your own with the "lake". "

Teresa K on September 2025

Here at Stone Yard Landscape Center, we are without a doubt the best at what we do and it always shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism, our employees are always timely and literally experts in the field . With over 20 years of experience in our trades, you can be confident that you are hiring the best company to provide your land needs. We look forward to earning your business!

"Once they get your money, they don't care. Very friendly with big promises, until , they've been paid. Totally different attitude. Will ignore you, wont respond. Looked great until a heavy rain came. Thats when you realize there is a little lake formed. All it would take is a little more asphalt and grading to make it right. They've got your money, and your on your own with the "lake". "

Teresa K on September 2025

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JT Excavating, LLC

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JT Excavating, LLC

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31 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

JT Excavating, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

JT Excavating, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Carlson Outdoor Services

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Carlson Outdoor Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Carlson Outdoor Services is a small family owned construction company located and serving all of Southeast Michigan. Owner and operator, Logan Carlson established his business in 2022 after working for other contractors, gaining experience in many different areas of the industry. He has the passion and experience to be able to provide a wide range of services. Whether you’re looking to work with an existing space or you are starting from scratch, we guarantee we can help you achieve a great final product. Carlson Outdoor Services takes pride in our commitment to customer satisfaction. We work closely with clients to ensure their vision is executed to perfection. We are a company built on standards of excellence and are committed to upholding those values regardless of the project challenges. Carlson Outdoor Services is built on transparency, communication, integrity, and accountability. If you're looking for a reliable and experienced construction company that offers, excavation, septic system, landscaping, and forestry mulching, in southeast Michigan, look no further than Carlson Outdoor Services. Contact us today.

"Great job in a timely manner"

John P on February 2024

Carlson Outdoor Services is a small family owned construction company located and serving all of Southeast Michigan. Owner and operator, Logan Carlson established his business in 2022 after working for other contractors, gaining experience in many different areas of the industry. He has the passion and experience to be able to provide a wide range of services. Whether you’re looking to work with an existing space or you are starting from scratch, we guarantee we can help you achieve a great final product. Carlson Outdoor Services takes pride in our commitment to customer satisfaction. We work closely with clients to ensure their vision is executed to perfection. We are a company built on standards of excellence and are committed to upholding those values regardless of the project challenges. Carlson Outdoor Services is built on transparency, communication, integrity, and accountability. If you're looking for a reliable and experienced construction company that offers, excavation, septic system, landscaping, and forestry mulching, in southeast Michigan, look no further than Carlson Outdoor Services. Contact us today.

"Great job in a timely manner"

John P on February 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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