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K&E Contracting

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3 years of experience

K&E Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our busines

"Great workmanship from beginning to end. I wish all contractors were like k&e."

Josey K on July 2024

K&E Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our busines

"Great workmanship from beginning to end. I wish all contractors were like k&e."

Josey K on July 2024

The handyman

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The handyman

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1 years of experience

We offer general handyman services, landscaping & hard scaping, junk & debris removal and general services. We pride ourselves on honest & quality work. Get the job done right, we are a small business & just starting out on our own. Have years of experience in what we do!(,

We offer general handyman services, landscaping & hard scaping, junk & debris removal and general services. We pride ourselves on honest & quality work. Get the job done right, we are a small business & just starting out on our own. Have years of experience in what we do!(,

Buff flooring and maintenance llc

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Buff flooring and maintenance llc

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I am a flooring installer and I own Buff Flooring and maintenance LLC. We do all types of flooring such as wood, laminate, vinyl and hardwood engineering. We also do driveways and water proofing installations around the house and inside the house (for floods, storms..etc) as well as snow removal. Our company cares about customers' satisfaction as is it our number one priority. We face problems with solutions and we do our work in a very professional way and during a short time at the same time. Our company has been in business for about four years now and we work as installers with The Home Depot as well. Buff Flooring and Maintenance will guarantee you full satisfaction along with professionalism and prices that works and satisfies everyone.

I am a flooring installer and I own Buff Flooring and maintenance LLC. We do all types of flooring such as wood, laminate, vinyl and hardwood engineering. We also do driveways and water proofing installations around the house and inside the house (for floods, storms..etc) as well as snow removal. Our company cares about customers' satisfaction as is it our number one priority. We face problems with solutions and we do our work in a very professional way and during a short time at the same time. Our company has been in business for about four years now and we work as installers with The Home Depot as well. Buff Flooring and Maintenance will guarantee you full satisfaction along with professionalism and prices that works and satisfies everyone.

Abj contracting

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Abj contracting

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We are a small contracting and sub contracting company out of Richmond Michigan that can handle anything you throw at us with more than 20 years experience.

We are a small contracting and sub contracting company out of Richmond Michigan that can handle anything you throw at us with more than 20 years experience.

Precision Grading & Excavating

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Precision Grading & Excavating

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4 years of experience

We specialize in land balancing and grading. From drive ways to large pieces of land that need reshaped or balanced for a nice flat surface. We also provide land clearing services. We can also dig footings, flatten out barn pads, or even prep for concrete to be poured. I have been in this line of work for 4 years but have finally decided to branch out and start my own company. We strive for clear, honest quotes that easily spell out the costs for the project you need completed.

We specialize in land balancing and grading. From drive ways to large pieces of land that need reshaped or balanced for a nice flat surface. We also provide land clearing services. We can also dig footings, flatten out barn pads, or even prep for concrete to be poured. I have been in this line of work for 4 years but have finally decided to branch out and start my own company. We strive for clear, honest quotes that easily spell out the costs for the project you need completed.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Silt fences should be trenched 8 to 12 inches deep to prevent sediment-filled water from escaping underneath. It also helps to anchor the fence during wet, windy weather. The silt fence fabric often has a red line to indicate the depth for digging. A good contractor will be familiar with the guidelines and regulations.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

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