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Locke's Landscaping & Brick Paving

4320 Brown Rd
4.92(
77
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•Approved Pro

Locke's Landscaping & Brick Paving

4320 Brown Rd
4.92(
77
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
72 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."

janette 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."

janette b on July 2021

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Frontier Landscape Services LLC

12 Emerald Pointe
5.00(
5
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Frontier Landscape Services LLC

12 Emerald Pointe
5.00(
5
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•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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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
104 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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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
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•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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DeGains Masonry

Servicing Around
4.73(
15
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•Approved Pro

DeGains Masonry

Servicing Around
4.73(
15
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
896 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

East Side Maintenance

3855 East 10 Mile Road
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East Side Maintenance

3855 East 10 Mile Road
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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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Wesley Services

1753 Sandy Shore
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Wesley Services

1753 Sandy Shore
No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

Wesley Services is a mobile home emergency service company that offers 24 hour service calls and specializes in interior and exterior restoration, power washing, building repair, flooring, appliance installation, custom repair solutions, painting, and electrical services. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and the best solutions to their mobile home needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable team of professionals strive to ensure superior workmanship and satisfaction with every project. We are committed to providing our customers with the best solutions for their mobile home needs. Our goal is to make sure that our customers have the best experience possible and that their needs are met with the highest standards of quality.

Wesley Services is a mobile home emergency service company that offers 24 hour service calls and specializes in interior and exterior restoration, power washing, building repair, flooring, appliance installation, custom repair solutions, painting, and electrical services. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and the best solutions to their mobile home needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable team of professionals strive to ensure superior workmanship and satisfaction with every project. We are committed to providing our customers with the best solutions for their mobile home needs. Our goal is to make sure that our customers have the best experience possible and that their needs are met with the highest standards of quality.

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HARTLAND SEPTIC SVC

7230 FAUSSETT RD
4.90(
21
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HARTLAND SEPTIC SVC

7230 FAUSSETT RD
4.90(
21
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

septic tank cleaning, installing & repairing of septic systems,basement excavation,bulldozing,gravel driveways,and dumptruck service

"Exceptional Septic Service! Nico and Greg were on time and efficient. They had to locate and uncover my tank in extremely rocky soil. They pumped, cleaned, inspected, and tested the flushes. Great Job! Don"

DON S on June 2024

septic tank cleaning, installing & repairing of septic systems,basement excavation,bulldozing,gravel driveways,and dumptruck service

"Exceptional Septic Service! Nico and Greg were on time and efficient. They had to locate and uncover my tank in extremely rocky soil. They pumped, cleaned, inspected, and tested the flushes. Great Job! Don"

DON S on June 2024

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Marc Dutton Irrigation

4720 Hatchery Rd
4.61(
69
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Marc Dutton Irrigation

4720 Hatchery Rd
4.61(
69
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Customers say: Super punctual
49 years of experience

Established in 1976, our company has nearly 50 employees with most having at least 20 years of experience in the irrigation and green industry.

"Terrible service and customer service. The technician didn't even bother to check the 3 sprinkler zones in my backyard when he came out to "turn on" my sprinkler system, which I actually turned on. I was charged full price for that service call even though the work was only half done. He also repaired the water faucet on the side of my house, and then lied about the time spent actually performing the work, and of course said the sprinklers that he did actually check needed to be replaced. Judy, the office assistant, was very deceptive in explaining the charges to me prior to scheduling the appointment, and when questioned about being overcharged (saying two people worked on replacing an item for 30 minutes when only one of them worked on it for about 15 minutes. The other guy just stood there and watched, as he was only an apprentice) she adjusted my invoice to a somewhat more reasonable price (but still overpriced) to reflect the actual labor performed after much back and forth. Judy even admitted that she overcharged me when I had my sprinkler winterization done earlier in the year because it was out of season. I had forgotten to have the sprinklers blown out until January. Then Judy threatened to send me to collections because I disputed paying the full sprinkler turn on charge when only half of the sprinklers were actually inspected. I will NEVER use them again, and I suggest no one else does either. It's just mediocre deceptive garbage of a company that is managed by idiots and thieves."

Bret Y on May 2023

Established in 1976, our company has nearly 50 employees with most having at least 20 years of experience in the irrigation and green industry.

"Terrible service and customer service. The technician didn't even bother to check the 3 sprinkler zones in my backyard when he came out to "turn on" my sprinkler system, which I actually turned on. I was charged full price for that service call even though the work was only half done. He also repaired the water faucet on the side of my house, and then lied about the time spent actually performing the work, and of course said the sprinklers that he did actually check needed to be replaced. Judy, the office assistant, was very deceptive in explaining the charges to me prior to scheduling the appointment, and when questioned about being overcharged (saying two people worked on replacing an item for 30 minutes when only one of them worked on it for about 15 minutes. The other guy just stood there and watched, as he was only an apprentice) she adjusted my invoice to a somewhat more reasonable price (but still overpriced) to reflect the actual labor performed after much back and forth. Judy even admitted that she overcharged me when I had my sprinkler winterization done earlier in the year because it was out of season. I had forgotten to have the sprinklers blown out until January. Then Judy threatened to send me to collections because I disputed paying the full sprinkler turn on charge when only half of the sprinklers were actually inspected. I will NEVER use them again, and I suggest no one else does either. It's just mediocre deceptive garbage of a company that is managed by idiots and thieves."

Bret Y on May 2023

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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.

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