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Wise Choice Lawn Care LLC
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"I reached out to Wise Choice to have my old fence and driveway gate replaced and they absolutely delivered! I was very impressed with the level of customer service and the quality of the work performed. They've helped me with multiple projects this summer from fencing to roofing and I would gladly hire them again for my next project!"
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Complete Pools & Construction
4.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"We have used Complete Pools & Construction for more than 15 years for roofing, building structural work, including grading and complete garage builds. There work is alway 100% and trustworthy. Can recommend them for all your needs."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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A-N-L Construction LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision land, Hardscape and lawn care
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At Precision Land Hardscape & Lawn Care, we believe every property deserves expert craftsmanship, honest service, and attention to detail. Whether you’re looking to transform your outdoor space with a beautiful new patio, retaining wall, landscape installation, or simply keep your lawn looking its best, we’re committed to delivering results you’ll be proud of.\n\nWe treat every project—large or small—as if it were our own property. Our goal is to provide dependable service, clear communication, and quality workmanship that exceeds your expectations.\n\nThank you for considering Precision Land Hardscape & Lawn Care. We look forward to earning your trust and helping bring your vision to life.\n\nYour satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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