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MiScape
5.0(
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Serving Ray, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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 )"
Mulching
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Landscaping Project

+45

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Browning Family Landscaping & Lawn Care -
4.3(
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Serving Ray, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job! They arrived promptly, they were thorough, professional and my lawn looks great! I would definitely hire them again!"
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Ratainer Wall

+28

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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New Image Lawn
5.0(
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Serving Ray, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+33

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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

Credit card accepted

"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
4.7(
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Serving Ray, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Doc's Recycling Management
5.0(
4
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Serving Ray, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+9

Response time1 hour
Response rate96%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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.

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