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MiScape
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Serving Ray, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"True Professional Called me back right away Very Polite & really listened to what work I wanted done Justin & his crew did a awesome job for us Signed up for the whole season knowing I will be covered & no worries He also Gave me text or e-mail updates threw out the storm & estimated time they be out Thank you Angie’s list for a Great Contractor And thanks again Justin to you & your crew! Debbie B ( Warren )"
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+45

Response time1 day
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Browning Family Landscaping & Lawn Care -
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Serving Ray, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

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"Great job! They arrived promptly, they were thorough, professional and my lawn looks great! I would definitely hire them again!"
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Response time2 days
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New Image Lawn
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Serving Ray, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Miguel is the nicest contractor we have ever worked with!!! He worked with our ideas and came up with an amazing design for our side yard. It looks like a parkâ £ï¸ â £ï¸ â £ï¸ The final product is amazing. We love it so much! So happy we had New Image Lawn and Landscape do our jobð"
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Monty Home Solutions L.L.C.
4.6(
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Serving Ray, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

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"I had my whole kitchen remodeled. They do awesome tiles and beautiful work. Installed a hood fan over stove. Great people!!! Decent prices. Easy to work with. 100% trust in their help. Extremely helpful."
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+9

Response time3 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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GreenTHUMB Lawn and Landscape
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Serving Ray, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

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"I have never had the privilege to work with such an amazing company. Iâ m 100% satisfied. They are so tuned in to what you are saying. They are very knowledgeable,very easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Very clean workers,very respectful, There is not one thing I would of changed. They all have wonderful personalities , great sense of humor, and very hard and dedicated workers."
Response time10 hrs
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Doc's Recycling Management
5.0(
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Serving Ray, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We demoed our bathroom and docs recycling management came in and cleaned it all up and hauled it away for us. They were very respectful and I would recommend them to anyone else that needs junk and debris hauled."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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