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KC Contracting Management LLC
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Serving Standish, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

I take pride in the quality of my work and I know how to work safely and efficiently. I have over 20 years of experience in earthwork. My business is licensed and insured.

Response time5 hrs
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Coastal Property Services
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Serving Standish, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Shelby communicates clearly and pleasantly. She is professional and friendly. She did a deep cottage cleaning for us initially with follow up cleanings that have resulted in the cottage looking better than it ever has. As well because of her extensive background and experience, Shelby is also able to provide valuable advice, recommendations, and other services."
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Northern Ground Services
New to Angi

Serving Standish, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Northern Ground Services has become a staple of professionalism and quality work in Michigan for years. With decades of experience, there is no job too large or small. Call today to schedule an appointment!

Response time4 days
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West Branch Dirt Works
4.7(
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Serving Standish, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a thorough job of removing 60+ years of accumulated stuff on my dad's rural property, plus replacing an old culvert over a stream. We had a few unanticipated extras for them to do, but the final bill came in exactly as quoted. Robert is very detail oriented, polite, and responsible. I highly recommend West Branch Dirt Works."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mid Michigan Excavation LLC
4.5(
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Serving Standish, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mid michigan excavation takes pride in there work. They cleared 10 acres of land and brought in 7 yards of stone for my driveway. I'm very pleased with the work that was done and was achieved in a timely manner."
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Fritz Lawn Care & Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Standish, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon was extremely responsive, did a fantastic job very neat and did everything he said he would do. Had a large garage haul out of debris and he did great work highly recommend."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Martin Land Improvement, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Standish, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I provide quality & fair priced Excavation Service throughout Northern & Central Michigan. Licensed, Insured, and 40 years of professional experience. I like to help Landowners, Homeowners & Small Businesses with all their Site Preparation needs. If you need prep for a new home site, demo of an old building, land clearing, a septic system or have a special project; call for free consultation & pricing and give us an opportunity to meet your budget needs.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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