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Avatar for Brian Leddy's Lawn Care and Landscaping, LLC
Brian Leddy's Lawn Care and Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Zilwaukee, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian Leddy is a very patient man who will answer any questions you may have unti; you unsterstand what your best route to take woukd be. He is promt wjhen he sets an qappointment and states whn it will be defor m your questions and the work you hace chosen to have done"
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Landscape
Landscape Job
Landscape
Landscape

+5

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Zilwaukee, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Xtreme Excavation and Grading was fantastic, my sewer pipe was backing up so i ran a camera and come to find out it was packed full with roots and waste, so I googled up some companies and got a couple quotes but the I called and spoke with Brandon (the owner of Xtreme) and him and his guys didn’t waste any time!! He told me the price (which was extremely reasonable nearly half as much as the other 2 places i called) came out the next day and fixed my issue, Very friendly and knowledgeable and they did great work!! I will definitely be keeping them in mind for future needs"
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Becker Lawncare and Landscaping
4.4(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Zilwaukee, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fall clean up was missed - and their crew showed up this week- trying to catch a dry time between rains They did a great job for the mess that was here. As the fall clean up was missed. Now letting things finish drying out & said they?d be back to clean the rest once it dries out. Now to wait for my plants to bloom Super work Excited to have them ?reorganize ? my large Rock garden this June"
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After
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landscaping

+19

Response time5 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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GreenTHUMB Lawn and Landscape
4.7(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Zilwaukee, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great work, completed timely, and for a reasonable price. Would recommend!"
Response time11 hrs
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Stone Yard Landscape Center
3.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Zilwaukee, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The loose gravel driveway we had was greatly improved with their Stonecrete product, Ted was true to his word. Kevin crowned the driveway immaculately and the stonecrete is holding together very well. They were great to work with. Highly recommend!"
Finished Driveway
After Driveway in Montrose MI
After Driveway in Owosso
After
Culvert

+84

Response time5 days
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Young’s lawn service
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Zilwaukee, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Great work by a very professional and trustworthy company. The guys are so responsive and hard working. Highly recommend."
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Straight Line Trenching
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Zilwaukee, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gave reasonable bid to locate and replace 100" drain line. Came when scheduled, quickly located and replaced old line that was filled with tree roots. When finshed cleaned up and leveled area that had been dug up. I will definitely use Straight Line Trenching for their services in the future."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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