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C.G.H. Property Management
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Serving Jackson, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Quality work , professional, left the site extremely clean ! Everything turned out just how exactly how I wanted ."
3.5 acre forestry mulching
Food plot clearing
Pond clearing & repair
Excavating Project
Driveway on a mountain

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JMK Tree Service & Excavating LLC
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Serving Jackson, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Removed some fallen trees after an ice storm, responded quickly and efficiently removed the trees that fell in my driveway."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Tong's Total Site Services
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Serving Jackson, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"It was a wonderful experience he did fantastic work he actually did more than I expected a very nice person I had full confidence in him and he did not disappoint me. I will definitely keep him in my phonebook and he will be who I call when I need more work done without a doubt or hesitation."
Regraded rear of yard
Response time2 days
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LM Landscaping & Land Management
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Serving Jackson, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional job done great in a timely manner. Good communication and reasonably priced. Will use him again"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
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L & M Concrete
New to Angi

Serving Jackson, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

L&M Concrete is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. \nWe uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we provide. We offer interior/ exterior services! Concrete, epoxy countertops, drywall, floating floors, plumbing, and much more!

Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

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.

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