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Bison Landscaping
4.3(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watervliet, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We're very happy with the service we got from Alberto and his team! Alberto was prompt to respond and came out to give a free estimate the next day. We had our arbor vitae hedge planted 4 days later--a much faster timeline than others we talked to. The planting went smoothly, and Alberto took the time to feed and water the trees thoroughly to ensure they start off right. We'll definitely be contacting Alberto's Landscaping with any future landscaping needs!"
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+16

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Peaches Excavating & Land Management
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watervliet, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was quick to come look at my problem and give me a thorough estimate. And he got me on the schedule fast and did a wonderful job and got it done fast. He was also very friendly and attentive to detail."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Peterson Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watervliet, 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

+17

Earth Moving Solutions, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Watervliet, 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
A&J landscape
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watervliet, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

We provide professional lawn care and maintenance services designed to keep your property pristine year-round. Our team handles everything from precision mowing and trimming to seasonal fertilization and cleanup, ensuring a healthy, vibrant landscape. We focus on reliable, high-quality care so you can enjoy a beautiful yard without the hassle.

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ur Killin Me Smaltz Next Level Services LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watervliet, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I was born in dowagiac in 1990 graduated from Edwardsburg 2008 fulfilled my army contract in 2012 worked for many companies and friends I finally found myself wanting to work for me so I took the leap and I want to change the way landscaping is done and save customers money

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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