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Greater Lansing Exterior Services

1941 Georgetown BLVD
4.83(
15
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Approved Pro

Greater Lansing Exterior Services

1941 Georgetown BLVD
4.83(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
104 local quotes requested

Welcome to GREATER LANSING EXTERIOR SERVICES! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! GREATERLANSINGEXTIREROSERVICES.COM FAMILY OWNED

"Kenan Pargan is a young entrepreneur. Very dependable, knowledgeable and professional. His staff is friendly and helpful. He cleaned gutters and installed gutter guards, removed shrubbery, corrected drainage on side of house, mulched and removed two trees with clean up. I highly recommend Kenan."

Lynette K on October 2024

Welcome to GREATER LANSING EXTERIOR SERVICES! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! GREATERLANSINGEXTIREROSERVICES.COM FAMILY OWNED

"Kenan Pargan is a young entrepreneur. Very dependable, knowledgeable and professional. His staff is friendly and helpful. He cleaned gutters and installed gutter guards, removed shrubbery, corrected drainage on side of house, mulched and removed two trees with clean up. I highly recommend Kenan."

Lynette K on October 2024


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Alliance Ground Services, LLC

14272 Seymour Rd
5.00(
7
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Alliance Ground Services, LLC

14272 Seymour Rd
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Locally owned and built Alliance is looking to make a positive difference for each customer and community. Alliance is dedicated to changing the interface between contractor and consumer through proving integrity and honesty. Consumers need to know they are getting a quality service at a competitive cost. With continuous communication there is no question we won't answer.

"We would recommend Alliance Ground Services to anyone. Jared & Kayla consulted with us on our project offering great thoughts and suggestions to enhance own ideas. Our project involved many different improvements and they met or exceeded our hopes on everything we asked for especially the retaining wall. Our project finished at the projected cost in a timely manner. I still enjoy seeing all the improvements Jared & Kayla made to our property."

michael h on March 2024

Locally owned and built Alliance is looking to make a positive difference for each customer and community. Alliance is dedicated to changing the interface between contractor and consumer through proving integrity and honesty. Consumers need to know they are getting a quality service at a competitive cost. With continuous communication there is no question we won't answer.

"We would recommend Alliance Ground Services to anyone. Jared & Kayla consulted with us on our project offering great thoughts and suggestions to enhance own ideas. Our project involved many different improvements and they met or exceeded our hopes on everything we asked for especially the retaining wall. Our project finished at the projected cost in a timely manner. I still enjoy seeing all the improvements Jared & Kayla made to our property."

michael h on March 2024


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Frontier Landscape Services LLC

12 Emerald Pointe
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

Frontier Landscape Services LLC

12 Emerald Pointe
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
20 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Welcome to Frontier Landscaping, where our commitment to excellence is matched only by our dedication to you. We take immense pride in transforming outdoor spaces, meticulously attending to every detail to ensure superior quality in all our services. From landscaping and mowing to hardscaping and snow plowing, our team is passionate about enhancing your surroundings. At Frontier Landscaping, your satisfaction is our priority, and we strive to exceed your expectations with every project. Thank you for choosing us to beautify your environment.

Welcome to Frontier Landscaping, where our commitment to excellence is matched only by our dedication to you. We take immense pride in transforming outdoor spaces, meticulously attending to every detail to ensure superior quality in all our services. From landscaping and mowing to hardscaping and snow plowing, our team is passionate about enhancing your surroundings. At Frontier Landscaping, your satisfaction is our priority, and we strive to exceed your expectations with every project. Thank you for choosing us to beautify your environment.


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Elite Excavation and Demolition

3627 Cayman Ct
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro

Elite Excavation and Demolition

3627 Cayman Ct
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
79 local quotes requested

We are a full service commercial and residential excavation company with over 12 years of experience offering the following; Basement Excavation. Underground utility excavation; sewer and water lines Pond digging and maintenance. Site grading. Gravel driveway installation. Residential and commercial concrete installation and demolition. Residential and commercial asphalt installation and demolition. Full home and pool demolition. Septic system installation and replacement. Boulder retaining walls. Land clearing.

"Elite Excavation and Demo did a great job. Trey kept in constant communication and completed the work before the original estimated start date. Thanks, Trey, for your good work."

Willard Z on November 2024

We are a full service commercial and residential excavation company with over 12 years of experience offering the following; Basement Excavation. Underground utility excavation; sewer and water lines Pond digging and maintenance. Site grading. Gravel driveway installation. Residential and commercial concrete installation and demolition. Residential and commercial asphalt installation and demolition. Full home and pool demolition. Septic system installation and replacement. Boulder retaining walls. Land clearing.

"Elite Excavation and Demo did a great job. Trey kept in constant communication and completed the work before the original estimated start date. Thanks, Trey, for your good work."

Willard Z on November 2024


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Quality Outdoor Services

Servicing All Of Livingston County And Surrounding
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro

Quality Outdoor Services

Servicing All Of Livingston County And Surrounding
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
105 local quotes requested

Quality Outdoor Services specializes in hardscape and landscape installation. We pride ourselves on a personal contractor to customer relationship to ensure every customer has a clear understanding of the product they're receiving. We use the most up-to-date hardscape installation techniques to make certain your job will look great for years to come. Additional Services We Provide: Spring/Fall Clean-ups, Mulching, Finish Grading, Sodding, Yard Installation, Drainage Correction, Gravel and Asphalt Milling Driveway Installation, Plant Packages/Landscape Refurbishment, Retaining Walls, Brick Pavers.

"Both finished walkways are beautiful, especially the back walkway in particular. We have been living with it and thinking it was as good as it could get. But when Tom finished, it's like a work of art. Great job!"

Doug F on September 2025

Quality Outdoor Services specializes in hardscape and landscape installation. We pride ourselves on a personal contractor to customer relationship to ensure every customer has a clear understanding of the product they're receiving. We use the most up-to-date hardscape installation techniques to make certain your job will look great for years to come. Additional Services We Provide: Spring/Fall Clean-ups, Mulching, Finish Grading, Sodding, Yard Installation, Drainage Correction, Gravel and Asphalt Milling Driveway Installation, Plant Packages/Landscape Refurbishment, Retaining Walls, Brick Pavers.

"Both finished walkways are beautiful, especially the back walkway in particular. We have been living with it and thinking it was as good as it could get. But when Tom finished, it's like a work of art. Great job!"

Doug F on September 2025


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Locke's Landscaping & Brick Paving

4320 Brown Rd
4.67(
94
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Locke's Landscaping & Brick Paving

4320 Brown Rd
4.67(
94
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
491 local quotes requested

Locke’s Landscaping provides outdoor living and enjoyment to discriminating tastes. We understand that a beautiful house can be a “canvas unfinished,” simply a beautiful house. A professionally landscaped house becomes a home, an invitation not only to friends and family, but to nature itself, in creating a tranquil outdoor retreat from the stresses of everyday life–right outside your door.

"Excellent: Locke's crew did a great job. The design was well laid-out, reasonably priced, delivered on time, and the crew cleaned-up after the job was completed."

jan b on July 2021

Locke’s Landscaping provides outdoor living and enjoyment to discriminating tastes. We understand that a beautiful house can be a “canvas unfinished,” simply a beautiful house. A professionally landscaped house becomes a home, an invitation not only to friends and family, but to nature itself, in creating a tranquil outdoor retreat from the stresses of everyday life–right outside your door.

"Excellent: Locke's crew did a great job. The design was well laid-out, reasonably priced, delivered on time, and the crew cleaned-up after the job was completed."

jan b on July 2021


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DeGains Masonry

Servicing Around
4.73(
15
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Approved Pro

DeGains Masonry

Servicing Around
4.73(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
942 local quotes requested

Masonry brick/stone repair We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Excellent job and cleanup. Reasonable price."

Bob C on October 2024

Masonry brick/stone repair We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Excellent job and cleanup. Reasonable price."

Bob C on October 2024


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LONGWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro

LONGWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
97 local quotes requested

We are a pre-construction land clearing/forestry mulching team that will not only clear your property of brush, trees and stumps. We also do grading work,gravel,stone,crushed asphalt driveways.

"Removal was efficient even though there was a lot more concrete below ground than expected. Made a trip to the hardware store for extra sand to fill in the hole and even hooked me up with a new hoop!"

Brad S on May 2025

We are a pre-construction land clearing/forestry mulching team that will not only clear your property of brush, trees and stumps. We also do grading work,gravel,stone,crushed asphalt driveways.

"Removal was efficient even though there was a lot more concrete below ground than expected. Made a trip to the hardware store for extra sand to fill in the hole and even hooked me up with a new hoop!"

Brad S on May 2025


East Side Maintenance

3855 East 10 Mile Road
No reviews yet

East Side Maintenance

3855 East 10 Mile Road
No reviews yet
32 years of experience

Just Gardens

5195 Glen Way Dr
4.75(
4
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Just Gardens

5195 Glen Way Dr
4.75(
4
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Howell, MI

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

The Howell, MI homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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