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Doc's Recycling Management

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Doc's Recycling Management

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

Doc's Recycling Management proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. We offer clean-ups, clean-outs, junk removal, and demolition for residential and commercial properties, among many other services. We pride ourselves on doing good quality work for an affordable price so the customer can get there unwanted messes out of there lives. Give us a call today!

"Arrived at time that was set up. Went to work."

Daniel G on October 2023

Doc's Recycling Management proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. We offer clean-ups, clean-outs, junk removal, and demolition for residential and commercial properties, among many other services. We pride ourselves on doing good quality work for an affordable price so the customer can get there unwanted messes out of there lives. Give us a call today!

"Arrived at time that was set up. Went to work."

Daniel G on October 2023

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JC Excavation Company

5.00(
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JC Excavation Company

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Had them level out my back yard for myself to put down patio pavers, they showed up and worked until the job was done 100% recommend"

Aaron P on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Had them level out my back yard for myself to put down patio pavers, they showed up and worked until the job was done 100% recommend"

Aaron P on October 2025

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B Dry System of Michigan Inc

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B Dry System of Michigan Inc

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

The B-Dry® System Wet Basement Waterproofing Process has been used in homes nationwide for over 50 years. Installed in over 300,000 homes and growing, it has been tried and tested in alleviating wet basement problems caused by a number of reasons. In 1986, it was even awarded a patent from the United States Government. Our basement waterproofing systems are warranted and designed to protect your home from problems caused by a high water table, heavy wet soil, cracks or seams in the floor and wall seepage. Serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Saginaw, Bay, Midland, and Isabella counties.

"It went very well"

Crystal H on May 2022

The B-Dry® System Wet Basement Waterproofing Process has been used in homes nationwide for over 50 years. Installed in over 300,000 homes and growing, it has been tried and tested in alleviating wet basement problems caused by a number of reasons. In 1986, it was even awarded a patent from the United States Government. Our basement waterproofing systems are warranted and designed to protect your home from problems caused by a high water table, heavy wet soil, cracks or seams in the floor and wall seepage. Serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Saginaw, Bay, Midland, and Isabella counties.

"It went very well"

Crystal H on May 2022

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Exotic Pavers

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Exotic Pavers

4.91(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are South Florida's Finest Brick Paver Installation Company. We will meet or beat any legitimate quote, and provide our customers with a FREE Estimate. We are Fully Licensed & Insured. Our company Accepts all forms of Payment from Cash, Check, ALL credit cards (3% fee).

"I highly recommend Exotic Pavers! It was such a pleasure to work with Marc and his crew. They are highly professional, knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to our requests, and their work is top-notch. We are thrilled with our patio deck and driveway. Thank you Exotic Pavers! What a pleasure it is to find a company that is A+ in all areas."

Elizabeth Y on September 2023

We are South Florida's Finest Brick Paver Installation Company. We will meet or beat any legitimate quote, and provide our customers with a FREE Estimate. We are Fully Licensed & Insured. Our company Accepts all forms of Payment from Cash, Check, ALL credit cards (3% fee).

"I highly recommend Exotic Pavers! It was such a pleasure to work with Marc and his crew. They are highly professional, knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to our requests, and their work is top-notch. We are thrilled with our patio deck and driveway. Thank you Exotic Pavers! What a pleasure it is to find a company that is A+ in all areas."

Elizabeth Y on September 2023

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services

4.63(
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Customers say: True professional
90 years of experience

$20.00 Off Plumbing Septic, Sewer, Drain Cleaning. Restrictions Apply - Not to be combined with any other offer.

"Terrible. I paid 3 times to have them out here. Was told I need a permit.. another $200... but they couldn't even fix it . Told by another business did not need drain field repaired... the drain field was dry. Waste of almost $1000 total. NEVER EVER AGAIN."

Mary B on September 2020

$20.00 Off Plumbing Septic, Sewer, Drain Cleaning. Restrictions Apply - Not to be combined with any other offer.

"Terrible. I paid 3 times to have them out here. Was told I need a permit.. another $200... but they couldn't even fix it . Told by another business did not need drain field repaired... the drain field was dry. Waste of almost $1000 total. NEVER EVER AGAIN."

Mary B on September 2020

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Harms Enterprises

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Harms Enterprises

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Most of our services are done by Harms Enterprises. We have a handful of Sub-contractors which we work very well with and have a very tight relationship with.

Most of our services are done by Harms Enterprises. We have a handful of Sub-contractors which we work very well with and have a very tight relationship with.

MARC TODD CONCRETE

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MARC TODD CONCRETE

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Decorative Concrete Specialists. We are a full service concrete professional for over 30 years. We do all types of concrete work specializing in decorative concrete work.

"Marc and his crew were very professional and responsive to our timeline. They did a fantastic job and I would recommend them for your next project."

Dawn Q on July 2020

Decorative Concrete Specialists. We are a full service concrete professional for over 30 years. We do all types of concrete work specializing in decorative concrete work.

"Marc and his crew were very professional and responsive to our timeline. They did a fantastic job and I would recommend them for your next project."

Dawn Q on July 2020

HEPA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC

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HEPA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

HEPA Environmental Services, Inc. has been privately owned and operated for 13 years. We pride ourselves on making commitments and keeping them. We have also helped many of our residential clients get reimbursement for Vermiculite removal from the Zonolite Trust.

HEPA Environmental Services, Inc. has been privately owned and operated for 13 years. We pride ourselves on making commitments and keeping them. We have also helped many of our residential clients get reimbursement for Vermiculite removal from the Zonolite Trust.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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