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Bison Landscaping
4.3(
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Serving Union Pier, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Alberto from Bison Landscaping was extremely easy to work with from the very beginning when he examined the work I needed completed. He provided a very detailed cost estimate to fix my retaining walls in my backyard. He was very understanding, took precise measurements, and provided options to replace the damaged RR ties that formed my backyard landscaping retaining walls. Other contractors provided estimates without measurements which I found very odd. Alberto was thorough and provided multiple pictures of stone walls he installed for other clients. It was very easy for us to choose exactly what we wanted installed. He and his team battled some very poor weather when work first began, but made quick progress in removing all RR ties and tree roots. They also installed drainage piping and gravel along the walls' foundations. The team cleaned the entire work area and the project took only one week! We are so happy our backyard wall is fixed and looks great! We highly recommend them!"
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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Peterson Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Union Pier, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

***LEAVE PHONE NUMBER IN DESCRIPTION*** Offering skid steer and tractor services in Southwest Michigan. Available for driveway grading, brush clearing, dirt work, gravel spreading, small land clearing, cleanup, excavation, and general property projects. Reliable, hardworking, and ready to help get your job done right.

Garden Plot Project
Food Plot Clearing
Leveling Sand
New Driveway cut
Sand Leveling

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Earth Moving Solutions, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Union Pier, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.\n

Response time2 days
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Precision land, Hardscape and lawn care
New to Angi

Serving Union Pier, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At Precision Land Hardscape & Lawn Care, we believe every property deserves expert craftsmanship, honest service, and attention to detail. Whether you’re looking to transform your outdoor space with a beautiful new patio, retaining wall, landscape installation, or simply keep your lawn looking its best, we’re committed to delivering results you’ll be proud of.\n\nWe treat every project—large or small—as if it were our own property. Our goal is to provide dependable service, clear communication, and quality workmanship that exceeds your expectations.\n\nThank you for considering Precision Land Hardscape & Lawn Care. We look forward to earning your trust and helping bring your vision to life.\n\nYour satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

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Success Landscaping
New to Angi

Serving Union Pier, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

At AK Enterprise, we are committed to providing reliable, high-quality landscaping services that bring beauty and value to every property we work on. We specialize in lawn care, landscape design, maintenance, cleanup services, and outdoor improvements tailored to each customer’s needs. Our goal is simple: deliver dependable service, attention to detail, and results that exceed expectations. Whether it’s maintaining a healthy lawn or transforming outdoor spaces, we take pride in helping our customers create landscapes they can enjoy year-round.

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HBE MOBILE AUTO SERVICE
New to Angi

Serving Union Pier, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

I'm ambitious, courteous and reliable, I am servant first and then a business, my talents and skills are for the betterment of society and business, Integrity, empathy and good communication is the best a business can offer, experience is good but is best when the previous attributes are applied.

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C&B Home Remedies
4.2(
10
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Serving Union Pier, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They got back to us so quickly. They gave us a quote and they started exactly when they said they would even finished a little early. Super good at checking in and giving us updates on our project. Receptive to feedback. I will contact them next time I have any project!!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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