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Ryan's Excavating, LLC
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Serving Watersmeet, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very satisfied with the service provided. I felt the individuals involved were very professional and pleasant to deal with. They came to site and provided a thorough estimate on paper before starting project. They communicated by internet with photos to keep me informed of progress of project. They returned phone calls promptly. They cleaned up area nicely and planted grass seed when project was complete. They obviously make an effort to keep customers happy."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MUSSON LANDSCAPING LLC
5.0(
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Serving Watersmeet, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is an actual professional landscaping company - not just a guy with a trailer. The salesman, I believe his name was Dale, was at my parents’ house and provided a quote within one day and had workers on site within a week. There was no additional charges, missed deadlines, or unprofessionalism that often occurs with services of this nature. Highly recommend!"
Damaged stairs pre repair
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Walkways and patios

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Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
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Ryan's Rec and Service, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Watersmeet, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed some work done on a fusebox. The electrician arrived in a timely manner. He was very nice, helpful, professional, and actually did some other stuff I needed done, but was afraid to ask about because I wasn't sure I could afford it. I would call again for service in a heartbeat!"
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Woods Dumpster Rentals
4.4(
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Serving Watersmeet, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Taylor and his crew were AMAZING!!! They were quick, thorough, careful, and so very pleasant!! Would highly recommend this company if you are looking for quality work, competitive prices, and excellent customer service!! Hire them!!! I had a 3000 sq ft house, 3 car garage, and a huge tent removal. It was completed in a day and a half! Unbelievable!! 6 loads were taken! They strive to be the best! Great attitude!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Brown Logging, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Watersmeet, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Brown Logging Llc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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