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Doc's Recycling Management
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Serving Sandusky, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We demoed our bathroom and docs recycling management came in and cleaned it all up and hauled it away for us. They were very respectful and I would recommend them to anyone else that needs junk and debris hauled."
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Response time1 hour
Response rate96%
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Eriks Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Sandusky, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 20 years of experience, we pride our company on affordability, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best on all of our jobs no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. Give us a call today! We look forward to earning your business!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New to Angi

Serving Sandusky, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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.\n

Response time2 days
D &D Land Care
New to Angi

Serving Sandusky, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

D &D Land Care 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 the start to the 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.\n

Handyman Driveway Service
0.5(
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Serving Sandusky, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 10 years of experience in the asphalt and snow removal industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from asphalt paving and sealing to snow removal. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Handyman Driveway Service a call today, we look forward to working with you!\n\n

Response time5 hrs
Mike's Masonry And Concrete
New to Angi

Serving Sandusky, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Mike's masonry And Concrete 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.\n

Response time2 days
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J.W. Cleaning Service
New to Angi

Serving Sandusky, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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.

Response time1 day
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FAQs for excavation projects in Sandusky, MI

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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