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RPM Excavation, LLC
4.2(
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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

"I found RPM Excavation here on Angi. From my first contact with Matt to the time to when my pothole repair job was completed just two days later. I appreciated the great communication and professionalism. I hire lots of contractors at my office building and this was one of the best experiences.."
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/

Dated Paver Patio
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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