How much does it cost to prepare land for a mobile home?

• <div><p>Costs vary, but you can expect to spend between $1,000 and $4,000 to prepare land for a mobile home or before you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">build a house</a>. You’ll need to clear enough land for the foundation, which may require leveling or grading, as well as removing trees, stumps, and plants. Don’t forget to plan for permits and fees and the installation of a gas line, water line, and sewer main.</p></div>

Do you have to be careful when putting landscaping over a leach field or drain field?

• <div><p>You should exercise care when deciding <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/landscaping-around-your-septic-system.htm">how to landscape over a leach field</a> for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.</p></div>

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Q: Does gravel come in different sizes?

• <div><p>Yes, gravel comes in different sizes, from fine powder to pea-, coin-, and even golf ball-size. Pea gravel is about 3/8 inch, while crushed stone gravel is about 3/8 to 4 inches. Most companies use a numerical system to assign a size, with the smallest being #10 and the biggest being #1. </p></div>

Q: What is the best soil to put around a house foundation?

• <div><p>The best soil to put around a house foundation is<b> fill dirt</b>, which is soil that&rsquo;s specifically designed for covering large areas and filling in holes. Don&rsquo;t waste money regrading around your foundation with expensive topsoil. Use topsoil only for the last layer of soil, about 5 to 10 inches, so that when you do your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/foundation-planting.htm">foundation planting</a>, your grass and plants will have the nutrients they need to grow.</p></div>

Q: Is crushed stone or gravel better?

• <div><p>When it comes to which stone is better, crushed or natural gravel, it all depends on the project. Crushed stone is a great base and filler material for projects like retention walls, concrete slabs, driveways, pipes, and drains. Gravel is a common choice for visually attractive landscaping projects like walkways, above-ground drainage systems, patios, and garden borders.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2023
Nicest people you could ever meet, exceptional work ethic, good communication, good prices. Their work is terrific, And, they show up when they say they will.
Jensel Landscaping services
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Reviewed in November 2020
Great. Very professional. Showed up on time. And were very interactive with me as customer. Exceptional company
Blackburn Dirt Work, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2012
I have had an excellent experience with this business. You can rely upon him to be there as quickly as posssible in the event of an emergency such as the flooding in April of 2011. My yard was a disaster and he had it back in shape in no time at all. A lot of my landscaping had to be replaced...
Parker's Lawn Care
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Reviewed in September 2018
Kurt trimmed all my trees and bushes. And he made two flower beds in front of my home. Plus weeded out some things. He was very respectful of my yard and I was quite impressed. Later he powerwashed the deck and steps leading down to the lake he even stained my deck and steps. I'd definitely hire...
Faithful Lawn Care & Maintenance Pros
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Reviewed in November 2010
They have been here twice to discuss the project. He did a complete breakdown of the costs. There were a couple of things that we hadn't considered and he had some good creative ideas such as the fire pit, which my husband has always wanted. It was very affordable to incorporate the ideas that...
Landscaping Creations LLC
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Reviewed in December 2012
The business owner did a walkthrough with me and measured the yard for an estimate. He answered all of my questions and took notes on my instructions. The next day I had an estimate in hand for mowing and chemical treatments. I accepted the estimate and the next day my lawn was mowed in a...
Tennlawn
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Reviewed in June 2014
The owner was with the crew during most of the cutting to make sure the job was done properly. The crew were respectful of my lawn when performing the tasks. Cleaned up all debris from the fallen trees. Assessed the possible damage to surrounding trees when deciding where to the fall the...
H and B Tree Service and Lawn Care
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Reviewed in July 2014
They seemed very professional. They were here on time. They gave a written estimate. It was very easy to talk to them about what you wanted done, specifically in your yard. They incorporated some of their own expertise. They are very professional.
Martin's Greenhouse & Nursery
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Reviewed in January 2014
I have been using their services for about six years ever since they started the business. Bob Glass and his wife Tammy are the owners and they do most of the work themselves. I am happy with the cost of their services and they do nice work. They are really good, professional, sweet, honest...
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Lee’s

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Royal Home Services

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