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Knoch & Sons
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Posen, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Upon moving into a new house, we needed to modify our existing pole barn with taller doors to accommodate our travel trailer. The garage door company highly recommended Knoch and Sons to do the construction. Randy and Tina Knoch responded promptly to our call and devised a plan to accomplish the job. Not only did they modify one of the front garage doors but they also added a new opening in the back of the barn for an exit door. The work was done promptly and professionally. The barn looks like it was never touched! The install is perfect! We would highly recommend their work for any construction job!"
Knoch & Sons
Stones Handyman Service
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Posen, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired stones handyman service to install a vinyl flooring project I needed done and he done a wonderful job. He was very efficient very organized he was on time everyday very polite and knowledgeable in what needed to be done . I would definitely recommend his company and services.."
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Martin Land Improvement, Inc.
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Posen, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were fantastic he called me right back after I call. Very prompt, always available, the question I had he got all the information we needed for putting the septic and over all electrical wires, he explained everything. Over all great business people and I was very satisfied with the work that he did. I will definitely use them again, he always explained the cost about financial."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Northern Vista Lawn and Landscape, Inc. DBA Northern Vista Builders
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Posen, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Northern Vista Lawn and Landscape dba Northern Vista Builders proudly serves our customers with pride and integrity. Our company pays attention to detail and would be happy to help you with your project with anything from new homes, interior and exterior remodels and additions to decks, patios and landscaping. Let us help you design your next project. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

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