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New Image Lawn
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, 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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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
13 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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4 little acres tree service
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Richmond, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

🌳 **Welcome to 4 Little Acres Tree Service LLC!** 🌳\n\nWe are your go-to solution for all outdoor needs, dedicated to providing **professional, reliable, and full-service** care. Our services include:\n\n- **Tree Services**: Expert tree removal, pruning, trimming, and planting, along wit.\n- **Landscaping & Lawn Care**: Comprehensive landscaping services, lawn maintenance, seasonal clean-ups, and more.\n- **Snow Plow Services**: Residential and commercial snow removal for driveways and parking lots.\n- **Holiday Lighting**: Professional installation and safe removal after the season.\n- **Equipment Rentals**: Access to our bucket truck and wood chipper for your DIY projects.\n\nWe proudly serve both residential and commercial properties, ensuring that every job is done safely and efficiently. 🌲\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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. 

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