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J&J Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wakefield, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

At J&J Services WE DIG YOUR DREAMS! We are an excavation company based out of Hurley WI serving the surrounding area. We specialize in the small to medium size projects, our mini excavator and skid-steer allows us to get where big machines cant but don't let the size fool you we can still dig 12 feet deep! The rubber tracks on our mini excavator and skid-steer allow us to complete a project with minimal damage to surrounding landscape. Contact J&J today for a free onsite estimate.

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js dirt works
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wakefield, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

My name is John Johnson, and I own J’s Dirt Works, serving Eagle River and the surrounding Northwoods.\n\nI help homeowners and cabin owners with property maintenance, cleanup, repairs, and outdoor projects. Whether it’s a one-time job or ongoing care, I’m ready to discuss what you need done.\n\nWhat I can do:\n\n• Yard cleanup, leaf and pine needle removal\n• Fallen tree and storm damage cleanup\n• Gravel driveway refreshes, spreading, grading, and pothole repair\n• Black dirt, gravel, rock, and mulch delivery with my dump trailer\n• Skid steer work, dirt moving, and leveling\n• Landscaping, garden beds, and retaining walls\n• Gutter cleaning and minor repairs\n• Deck and fence repairs, painting, and small roofing jobs\n• Lawn mowing and seasonal property care\n• Debris and garbage hauling\n• Snowblowing, shoveling, roof snow clearing, and ice dam removal\n• Emergency winter access for cabins and seasonal homes\n\nI have a one-ton pickup, dump trailer, and CAT skid steer to help get the work done.\n

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Kitto's Property Maintenance
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wakefield, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"THE WORK WAS EXPERTLY DONE. I HAD AN OLD BACKYARD RESTORED WITH NEW TOPSOIL AND NEW SOD LAID DOWN AND A FRENCH DRAIN INSTALLED. THE OWNER BRYSON KITTO WAS VERY KNOWLEDGABLE AND GAVE ME A REASONABLE AND ACCURATE ESTIMATE. THE WORK WAS DONE IN A VERY TIMELY MANNER AND VERY PROFESSIONALLY DONE BY HIS CREW AND HIMSELF. I WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE HIS COMPANY BACK AGAIN IF I SHOULD EVER NEED ANOTHER PROJECT DONE AGAIN AND WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMEND HIS COMPANY"
Response time4 days
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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MUSSON LANDSCAPING LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wakefield, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Musson was very professional, prompt, and exceeded my expectations! I couldn't be happier with the job they did from start to finish. They gave me an accurate estimate, provided excellent suggestions and ideas, and couldn't have been nicer throughout the entire transaction. I'm already planning to hire them back next year for additional improvements! Top notch company!"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
U.P. Handymen
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wakefield, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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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