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DEEP ROOTS STUMP REMOVAL LLC

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DEEP ROOTS STUMP REMOVAL LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

At Deep Roots Stump Removal, we specialize in thorough stump removal using high-powered grinding equipment clearing space for new landscaping. Weather preventing regrowth, or eliminating safety hazards, we ensure complete stump elimination and debris removal leaving your property ready for its next phase, ensuring a clean and level landscape for homeowners and businesses. We provide fast and reliable solutions to better your property's appearance and safety. Contact us today for a professional hassle free stump grinding services you can count on with quick turnaround! We also offer shrub/bush trimming and or removal as needed!

"The entire experience with this company was fantastic. I couldn’t have asked for better customer service from the beginning to the end."

Bill A on October 2025

At Deep Roots Stump Removal, we specialize in thorough stump removal using high-powered grinding equipment clearing space for new landscaping. Weather preventing regrowth, or eliminating safety hazards, we ensure complete stump elimination and debris removal leaving your property ready for its next phase, ensuring a clean and level landscape for homeowners and businesses. We provide fast and reliable solutions to better your property's appearance and safety. Contact us today for a professional hassle free stump grinding services you can count on with quick turnaround! We also offer shrub/bush trimming and or removal as needed!

"The entire experience with this company was fantastic. I couldn’t have asked for better customer service from the beginning to the end."

Bill A on October 2025

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Morris Improvements LLC

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Morris Improvements LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Morris Improvements 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.

"Jaylin installed a storage shed in my backyard and did an excellent job on it. He came every day and completed it on time and has expected."

Shirley W on November 2024

Morris Improvements 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.

"Jaylin installed a storage shed in my backyard and did an excellent job on it. He came every day and completed it on time and has expected."

Shirley W on November 2024

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Landmark Excavation and Drainage

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Landmark Excavation and Drainage

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Free onsite estimate

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Stephens Hauling And Excavating

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Stephens Hauling And Excavating

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Stephens Hauling And Excavating is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Stephens Hauling And Excavating is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

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The Basement Guys

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The Basement Guys

4.65(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Basement Guys has 48 employees. We offer free inspections and design sessions to homeowners. Most major credit cards are accepted. We have great financing options available as well.

The Basement Guys has 48 employees. We offer free inspections and design sessions to homeowners. Most major credit cards are accepted. We have great financing options available as well.

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B-Dry System

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B-Dry System

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We waterproof basements, install sump pumps and wall stabilization. We do offer financing. Additional contact name- Judy Hedrick.

We waterproof basements, install sump pumps and wall stabilization. We do offer financing. Additional contact name- Judy Hedrick.

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Miltech

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Miltech

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Veteran owned and operated company specializing in a wide variety of construction, excavation, concrete, tree services, demolition, landscaping projects. We take pride in our work for the customers satisfaction. We want to pull off the job with customers knowing they spent money on good contractors.

"It went wonderful. We are so pleased. The workmanship Was excellent , always went way beyond expectations, always here on time and worked late when needed. They will be more work for us soon. I would recommend them to everyone. High quality work. I would give them 5 stars."

Vicki P on March 2024

Veteran owned and operated company specializing in a wide variety of construction, excavation, concrete, tree services, demolition, landscaping projects. We take pride in our work for the customers satisfaction. We want to pull off the job with customers knowing they spent money on good contractors.

"It went wonderful. We are so pleased. The workmanship Was excellent , always went way beyond expectations, always here on time and worked late when needed. They will be more work for us soon. I would recommend them to everyone. High quality work. I would give them 5 stars."

Vicki P on March 2024

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Stanley’s General Construction and Excavation LLC

5.00(
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Stanley’s General Construction and Excavation LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We started Stanley General Contracting LLC and Excavating to provide quality work at a honest price . We strive in going above for our customers. With a combined 20 years experience you will not be disappointed in your choice with us. Contact us for a free estimate today!

"Very easy to work with and professional. We will definitely use his services again for future projects"

Stacy W on December 2024

We started Stanley General Contracting LLC and Excavating to provide quality work at a honest price . We strive in going above for our customers. With a combined 20 years experience you will not be disappointed in your choice with us. Contact us for a free estimate today!

"Very easy to work with and professional. We will definitely use his services again for future projects"

Stacy W on December 2024

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S & K Excavating

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S & K Excavating

4.33(
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19 years of experience

Disabled Veteran owned and operated Company. We offer full service foundation repair and can take care of anything from a leaking basement to a sinking foundation. Along with any excavating needs.

"Terrible. 2.5 years later and $55,000 invested and the house is in shambles. No plumbing, no siding, yard and drive full of nails and debris, no call back no answering texts, this business is a disaster. Shane is a theif and a liar. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY."

Adam B on August 2022

Disabled Veteran owned and operated Company. We offer full service foundation repair and can take care of anything from a leaking basement to a sinking foundation. Along with any excavating needs.

"Terrible. 2.5 years later and $55,000 invested and the house is in shambles. No plumbing, no siding, yard and drive full of nails and debris, no call back no answering texts, this business is a disaster. Shane is a theif and a liar. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY."

Adam B on August 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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