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Northern Landscape Corporation

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Northern Landscape Corporation

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The work was well done even with bad weather. That didn't stop them from doing a good job. Cleaned up and even did a little extra leaf blowing."

John F on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The work was well done even with bad weather. That didn't stop them from doing a good job. Cleaned up and even did a little extra leaf blowing."

John F on November 2025

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Brayman & Sons Excavation

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Brayman & Sons Excavation

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

Business Established in 1970 We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Young, ambitious, and professional. Has all the right equipment for a wide array of projects"

Bill D on November 2023

Business Established in 1970 We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Young, ambitious, and professional. Has all the right equipment for a wide array of projects"

Bill D on November 2023

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AFFORDABLE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES

4.90(
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AFFORDABLE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES

4.90(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

30 years of experience! Repairs/inspections/Installations/System conversions & more! We are honest, affordable & reliable ?️? Call (401) 640-1210 for a free estimate!

"Wayne was very affordable and respectfull.Next day we had an issue ,he fixed immediately with no cost. I would recommend him."

Lynn I on July 2025

30 years of experience! Repairs/inspections/Installations/System conversions & more! We are honest, affordable & reliable ?️? Call (401) 640-1210 for a free estimate!

"Wayne was very affordable and respectfull.Next day we had an issue ,he fixed immediately with no cost. I would recommend him."

Lynn I on July 2025

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Ned Stevens Gutter Installation

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Ned Stevens Gutter Installation

4.73(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

When you choose Ned Stevens for your gutter cleaning, gutter repair, gutter installation, and other services, you can count on exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Our labor staff are all our own employees, and we train them in our state-of-the-art training facility focusing on quality work. Our work is 100% Guaranteed. Your satisfaction is our goal. We want to make your gutter cleaning experience effortless. You never need to be home! We are fully insured and guarantee all of our work. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did not show up on the day of the appointment. They also did not call to reschedule or let me know that they were not going to show up to do the work. Then i come home a few days later and see they left a door knocker on my door saying they did the work. I would rather have been there when they were doing the work so that I could have known for sure that they completed it. lack of communication was not appreciated in this situation."

Barbara S on November 2020

When you choose Ned Stevens for your gutter cleaning, gutter repair, gutter installation, and other services, you can count on exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Our labor staff are all our own employees, and we train them in our state-of-the-art training facility focusing on quality work. Our work is 100% Guaranteed. Your satisfaction is our goal. We want to make your gutter cleaning experience effortless. You never need to be home! We are fully insured and guarantee all of our work. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did not show up on the day of the appointment. They also did not call to reschedule or let me know that they were not going to show up to do the work. Then i come home a few days later and see they left a door knocker on my door saying they did the work. I would rather have been there when they were doing the work so that I could have known for sure that they completed it. lack of communication was not appreciated in this situation."

Barbara S on November 2020

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CSG Welding Mobile Welding

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CSG Welding Mobile Welding

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

Chris's Junk removal provides professional and quality services guaranteed. You call, we haul. No job is too big or too small. Fully Licensed and insured. Free estimates are given when looking at jobs. don't hesitate to call.

"Really well. Chris and his son are great guys. Very helpful and accommodating. Most people contacted never answered the phone, called back etc. And were very abrupt. Would definitely recommend and use again."

roberta t on November 2019

Chris's Junk removal provides professional and quality services guaranteed. You call, we haul. No job is too big or too small. Fully Licensed and insured. Free estimates are given when looking at jobs. don't hesitate to call.

"Really well. Chris and his son are great guys. Very helpful and accommodating. Most people contacted never answered the phone, called back etc. And were very abrupt. Would definitely recommend and use again."

roberta t on November 2019

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Ravin LLC

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Ravin LLC

5.00(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our team provides quality, accurate installations of custom decks, additions, garages, and new construction homes. We strive to deliver the highest quality workmanship at a reasonable cost. Reach out today for a free consultation.

"Ravin did a spectacular job. The workmanship is spectacular, from the footings and framing to the details of the decking itself. You can see photos of our deck on Ravin's landing page here: [*** Link removed ***] Kevin and his team were on site at 6:45 every workday and were focused and highly professional. I've done a number of building projects in the 40+ years I've lived here and Ravin is by far the finest construction company I've ever worked with. It's nice to know I never have to look for another builder. I have a hay barn in the planning stages and I'll only have it built by Ravin."

David F on October 2021

Our team provides quality, accurate installations of custom decks, additions, garages, and new construction homes. We strive to deliver the highest quality workmanship at a reasonable cost. Reach out today for a free consultation.

"Ravin did a spectacular job. The workmanship is spectacular, from the footings and framing to the details of the decking itself. You can see photos of our deck on Ravin's landing page here: [*** Link removed ***] Kevin and his team were on site at 6:45 every workday and were focused and highly professional. I've done a number of building projects in the 40+ years I've lived here and Ravin is by far the finest construction company I've ever worked with. It's nice to know I never have to look for another builder. I have a hay barn in the planning stages and I'll only have it built by Ravin."

David F on October 2021

EC Industries, Inc.

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EC Industries, Inc.

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

Additional Services - tree cut & removed, transplanting, emergency tree services, roofing, snow plowing, salt & sanding, shoveling, christmas tree removal, holiday decorations, marchetti paving & heavy trucking.

Additional Services - tree cut & removed, transplanting, emergency tree services, roofing, snow plowing, salt & sanding, shoveling, christmas tree removal, holiday decorations, marchetti paving & heavy trucking.

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Verrier Tree Service

4.68(
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Verrier Tree Service

4.68(
34
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Full service, licensed arborist tree service company, we do it all from top to bottom (canopy to stump).

Full service, licensed arborist tree service company, we do it all from top to bottom (canopy to stump).

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Upton, Inc. Landscape & Construction

4.52(
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Upton, Inc. Landscape & Construction

4.52(
33
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Customers say: Quality work
27 years of experience

We are a full service landscape/hardscape design, install, and maintenance company with more than 20 years experience in our craft. We provide a minimum 3-year warranty on hardscape/poolscape/paving stones/masonry/concrete/asphalt/base installation (walkways, patios, fire pits, driveways, steps, walls). We are ICPI & NCMA certified-which are the governing bodies that promote best practice methods based on Engineers recommendations (please don't use stone dust as base material and/or bedding sand). We are a Techo-Pro Contractor & Nicolock Hardscape Pro Contractor. We can completely transform your yard from start to finish..and for the DIYer, we can provide specific services to assist in any stage of a project such as excavation, base installation, and include comprehensive instructions and guidance to carry out the remainder of a project so that looks as if the entire project was professionally installed. Exclusively for Angie's List Members: we are currently offering a 5% discount on labor and machinery costs for all projects valued at $2,000 or more. In addition, we offer Tree Removal, Stump Removal, Lawn Installation, Drainage, Excavation, Planting, Fencing, Year-Round Landscape Maintenance, Gutter Cleaning, Dumpster Service, Topsoil and Mulch Delivery, Certified Playground Fiber Installation, Fruit Bearing Tree Planting, Brush Clearing, and more. Contact us for a quote or consultation!

"I could not be happier with my choice. Shawn was professional, friendly, and knowlegable from first contact. He was not the cheapest nor the most expensive estimate I received to complete the work. His quote included more than the cheaper and more expensive estimates I had received. Once hired he began immediately and removed the trees from the house in the first day. It took a little time to complete the job but his concern was the ruin of a lawn in pristine condition. He waited for the ground to dry before starting the portion of the work that required heavy equipment. The lot is also on a very steep downward angle . I feel that he completed the job in a timely manner considering that the weather continued to work against him. Upon finishing he left the property in excellent condition. He removed the 7 foot diameter root ball as well so one would never know the wreck it all had been . The only tell tale sign is where he graded, seeded, and fertilized the portion on the yard where the trees had fallen and gouged the ground."

Caroline F on June 2018

We are a full service landscape/hardscape design, install, and maintenance company with more than 20 years experience in our craft. We provide a minimum 3-year warranty on hardscape/poolscape/paving stones/masonry/concrete/asphalt/base installation (walkways, patios, fire pits, driveways, steps, walls). We are ICPI & NCMA certified-which are the governing bodies that promote best practice methods based on Engineers recommendations (please don't use stone dust as base material and/or bedding sand). We are a Techo-Pro Contractor & Nicolock Hardscape Pro Contractor. We can completely transform your yard from start to finish..and for the DIYer, we can provide specific services to assist in any stage of a project such as excavation, base installation, and include comprehensive instructions and guidance to carry out the remainder of a project so that looks as if the entire project was professionally installed. Exclusively for Angie's List Members: we are currently offering a 5% discount on labor and machinery costs for all projects valued at $2,000 or more. In addition, we offer Tree Removal, Stump Removal, Lawn Installation, Drainage, Excavation, Planting, Fencing, Year-Round Landscape Maintenance, Gutter Cleaning, Dumpster Service, Topsoil and Mulch Delivery, Certified Playground Fiber Installation, Fruit Bearing Tree Planting, Brush Clearing, and more. Contact us for a quote or consultation!

"I could not be happier with my choice. Shawn was professional, friendly, and knowlegable from first contact. He was not the cheapest nor the most expensive estimate I received to complete the work. His quote included more than the cheaper and more expensive estimates I had received. Once hired he began immediately and removed the trees from the house in the first day. It took a little time to complete the job but his concern was the ruin of a lawn in pristine condition. He waited for the ground to dry before starting the portion of the work that required heavy equipment. The lot is also on a very steep downward angle . I feel that he completed the job in a timely manner considering that the weather continued to work against him. Upon finishing he left the property in excellent condition. He removed the 7 foot diameter root ball as well so one would never know the wreck it all had been . The only tell tale sign is where he graded, seeded, and fertilized the portion on the yard where the trees had fallen and gouged the ground."

Caroline F on June 2018

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

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