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RPM Excavation, LLC
4.2(
156
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Van Buren, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had our sewage line collapse back in October and the company that replaced the line tore up our yard pretty hard. We hired RPM Excavation, LLC after getting a couple of quotes. They were not the least expensive but we're easy to work with and even came down to match the other price we had gotten. Matt was fantastic to work with. After they did the main grading, they had ended up leaving pretty big tracks in our yard. We called Matt because we didn't really have time to wait for it to pop back up as we were selling our house. He sent someone out to grade the tracks and we are super pleased with the end result. All around a great experience! Highly reccomend these guys!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
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Topiary Landscaping
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Van Buren, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Hello Washtenaw County,\n\nBorn and raised here, after working as a landscape professional for 4 years, I decided to enter the industry as an owner operator.\n\nI have a love of nature and transforming green spaces into livable, beautiful environments. \n\nThere is no job too big or too small. I specialize in paver patios, retaining walls, Grading and storm water Drainage. \n\nBut I can also offer planning, maintenance and Installation of any planter bed or backyard transformation you may desire. Everything from classic american design to zen gardenscapes, I can help you make it a reality.\n\nPlease feel free to reach out and get to know the kind of detailed work I can provide.\n\nhttps://topiarylandscaping.com/

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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.

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.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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