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New Image Lawn
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, 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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Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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North Star Landscaping Enterprises, Inc.
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Richmond, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Beyond expectations. I needed a deck removed, patio in and landscaping in front and back. Jason is a talented designer. It's like he could read my mind. He and his crew were very professional, cleaned up before they left each day, and delivered what was expected. I had rotting wood on my house and they took care of that for me too. Highly recommend if you want a job done well and right!"
Response time7 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Dwight Bennett
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I'm Dwight! I'm a hardworking handyman and new business owner who believes in doing quality work at honest prices. I take pride in being dependable, paying attention to the little details, and making sure every customer is happy with the finished job. If you're looking for someone who will work hard, treat your home with respect, and offer great value, I'd be happy to help with your next project.

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EJs lawn & landscapes llc
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

EJs Lawn & Landscapes is dedicated to providing comprehensive lawn care and maintenance services tailored to both residential and commercial clients. Our experienced team focuses on enhancing the beauty and health of your outdoor spaces with expert lawn mowing, trimming, mulching, and snow removal. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized service and a professional touch to ensure your lawn remains lush and vibrant year-round. Trust us to be your reliable partner in outdoor space management, committed to quality care and customer satisfaction.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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