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Murphy Landworks
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgeway, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

My name is Carter Murphy, and I am the proud owner and main operator of Murphy Landworks. At 17 years old, I started this business\nwith a strong work ethic, a passion for the outdoors, and a commitment to providing dependable, high-quality services to my community.\nFrom a young age, I have always had the drive to work hard and take pride in every job I complete, which is the foundation Murphy\nLandworks was built on.\n\nMurphy Landworks offers a wide variety of outdoor services designed to help keep your property looking its best year-round. Whether\nit’s property maintenance, land cleanup, or other outdoor projects, my goal is to deliver results that customers can truly be proud of. Every\nproject is completed with careful attention to detail, efficiency, and a focus on doing the job right the first time.\n\nAs a small and growing business, I believe that trust, reliability, and strong communication are just as important as the quality of the work\nitself. I take pride in building lasting rel

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Van Ert's, LLC
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgeway, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a driveway replaced. When they removed the original it was a mess. Some places had air pockets 6" to 8". They excavated it all out put 6" of stone and 4" of concrete with rebar in it. They did a Great job, the driveway looks great and will last a very long time. I am very please with the job they did, and would not have a problem Recommending Them or hiring them again for other projects."
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Temperance Trailer Rental and Services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgeway, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

🗑️🚛 WE MAKE CLEANING UP EASY! 🚛🗑️\n\nGot junk, clutter, or a project you’ve been putting off?\n\nWe’ve got 3 simple options to fit YOUR needs:\n\n✔️ Dump Trailer Drop-Off\nWe drop it off → you fill it → we haul it away\n\n✔️ Full Junk Removal Service\nWe show up, load everything, and clean it out for you\n\n✔️ Single Item Pickup\nJust have one thing? No problem—we’ll grab it!\n\n🏠 Garage cleanouts\n🏚️ Property cleanups\n📦 Basement & clutter removal\n🚛 Fast, local, reliable service\n\n📍 Temperance, MI & surrounding areas\n📞 Call or Text: 419-704-4397\n\n💪 Big job or small job—we do it all!

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Dwight Bennett
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgeway, MI and surrounding areas

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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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