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Avatar for GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.

GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.

22100 HURON TOWNSHIP COURT
3.92(
35
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•Approved Pro

GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.

22100 HURON TOWNSHIP COURT
3.92(
35
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
33 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Ground Control Property Maintenance LLC 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.

"Very professional, on time, polite. Cleaned up after"

Darrel B on October 2022

Ground Control Property Maintenance LLC 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.

"Very professional, on time, polite. Cleaned up after"

Darrel B on October 2022

JRS Services

289 Main St
4.50(
10
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•Approved Pro

JRS Services

289 Main St
4.50(
10
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
1098 local quotes requested

At JRS Services 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great! It was a huge tree, but it came down without a hitch. Cleaned up afterward!"

Rebecca S on September 2025

At JRS Services 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great! It was a huge tree, but it came down without a hitch. Cleaned up afterward!"

Rebecca S on September 2025

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Dream Green

PO Box 771
4.68(
109
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•Approved Pro

Dream Green

PO Box 771
4.68(
109
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
562 local quotes requested

Dream Green is a landscape, design and home maintenance company that proudly offers services for all your outdoor and indoor living needs. We are a family owned and operated company, serving the Toledo area since 2002. Dream Green has decades of experience in horticulture and residential construction. We pride ourselves on individualized customer service and attention to detail . Dream Green is an environmentally friendly company using only organic fertilizers and sprays to maintain your landscape. The landscaping we provide is sustainable, organic and gives the property owner the opportunity to be involved and educated through out the process. Dream Green has experienced handymen that pride themselves on quality and craftsmanship. We provide interior and exterior maintenance, whether its building something new or maintaining your current structure.

"Dream Green is the Dream Team! I highly recommend them for all your landscaping needs."

Brad C on February 2025

Dream Green is a landscape, design and home maintenance company that proudly offers services for all your outdoor and indoor living needs. We are a family owned and operated company, serving the Toledo area since 2002. Dream Green has decades of experience in horticulture and residential construction. We pride ourselves on individualized customer service and attention to detail . Dream Green is an environmentally friendly company using only organic fertilizers and sprays to maintain your landscape. The landscaping we provide is sustainable, organic and gives the property owner the opportunity to be involved and educated through out the process. Dream Green has experienced handymen that pride themselves on quality and craftsmanship. We provide interior and exterior maintenance, whether its building something new or maintaining your current structure.

"Dream Green is the Dream Team! I highly recommend them for all your landscaping needs."

Brad C on February 2025

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T&J Rooter Service

3264 South Ave
4.25(
32
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•Approved Pro

T&J Rooter Service

3264 South Ave
4.25(
32
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
485 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

FREE estimates, 24-hour EMERGENCY service, and fully warranted work on all of our quality plumbing and septic service and installation. We fix clogs, leaks, and more, GUARANTEEING your satisfaction.

"Very professional and thorough."

Daniel B on December 2024

FREE estimates, 24-hour EMERGENCY service, and fully warranted work on all of our quality plumbing and septic service and installation. We fix clogs, leaks, and more, GUARANTEEING your satisfaction.

"Very professional and thorough."

Daniel B on December 2024

J & C

1246 Wellington Dr
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J & C

1246 Wellington Dr
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3 years of experience

I don't mind getting my hands dirty to make a little money. Jack of trades, painting, drywall, wood work, remodel, and auto repairs. I starting off with nothing till now owning my own home by using my skills to get me there.

I don't mind getting my hands dirty to make a little money. Jack of trades, painting, drywall, wood work, remodel, and auto repairs. I starting off with nothing till now owning my own home by using my skills to get me there.

Preston Property Management, LLC

5.00(
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Preston Property Management, LLC

5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Preston Property Management LLC is your complete, one stop shop, for all residential and commercial property needs. With years of experience and expertise, we offer a full line of services to maintain your property both inside and out. We offer free estimates and affordable pricing.

Preston Property Management LLC is your complete, one stop shop, for all residential and commercial property needs. With years of experience and expertise, we offer a full line of services to maintain your property both inside and out. We offer free estimates and affordable pricing.

Hometech Construction

1397 Wildwood
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Hometech Construction

1397 Wildwood
No reviews yet
44 years of experience

We are a local company that has been in business for 30 years building new homes. We have some subcontractors and employees for field work. Our subcontractors are from local colleges and some of them have been installing for over 30 years. We are proud to offer and employ these contractors. We only send out experienced workers to secure our reputation and your satisfaction!

We are a local company that has been in business for 30 years building new homes. We have some subcontractors and employees for field work. Our subcontractors are from local colleges and some of them have been installing for over 30 years. We are proud to offer and employ these contractors. We only send out experienced workers to secure our reputation and your satisfaction!

ALLSIZE Dumpster Rental

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ALLSIZE Dumpster Rental

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35 years of experience

ALLSIZE Dumpster Rental provides professional dumpster rental services and junk collection in the area of Detroit MI. For more information don't hesitate to call us. Garbage Removal, Trash Removal, Garbage Truck Service, Scrap Metal Removal, Waste Removal, Demolition Contractor, Fraser MI Garbage Collection, Garbage Dumpster, Affordable Dumpster Rental, Waste Management Dumpster Rental, Small Garbage Dumpster Rental http://allsizedumpsterrental.com/

ALLSIZE Dumpster Rental provides professional dumpster rental services and junk collection in the area of Detroit MI. For more information don't hesitate to call us. Garbage Removal, Trash Removal, Garbage Truck Service, Scrap Metal Removal, Waste Removal, Demolition Contractor, Fraser MI Garbage Collection, Garbage Dumpster, Affordable Dumpster Rental, Waste Management Dumpster Rental, Small Garbage Dumpster Rental http://allsizedumpsterrental.com/

Shows Handyman Repair

3919 Vermaas Ave
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Shows Handyman Repair

3919 Vermaas Ave
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I am a family made business we take care of handyman needs plus remodeling we take of your house as if it was ours we take alot of pride in the work we do thank you and have a blessed day

I am a family made business we take care of handyman needs plus remodeling we take of your house as if it was ours we take alot of pride in the work we do thank you and have a blessed day

Pleda Phommalee Contracting

God’s Country
4.72(
18
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Pleda Phommalee Contracting

God’s Country
4.72(
18
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

We provide residential maintenance, repair and remodeling services, specializing in emergency plumbing & heating installation and repair, basement finishing and kitchen/bathroom remodels.

"I paid Mr. Phomalee $1275 to do some bathroom remodeling work that he'd initially stated he'd be able to begin between Christmas and New Years this past December. After not showing up at that time, he proceeded to promise that work would begin on eight separate dates, missing all of them. During this time I received no communication from Mr. Phomalee unless I initiated it, and when I did he made an excuse related to his vehicle or family each time. Finally, I informed Mr. Phomalee that I needed him to return the funds paid to him as it had become clear he had no intention of doing the work for which he had been contracted. He informed me at that time that his previous excuses had been lies, that he had used the money I'd paid him for gambling, and that he most recently had not been able to due the work because he'd been trying to secure a loan to cover "the bad checks [he] had written to gamble so [he] didn't go to jail". So, I'm now in a position where I've had an unusable shower for two months, and will be forced to seek legal action against Mr. Phomalee to attempt to recover my money."

Robert H on February 2020

We provide residential maintenance, repair and remodeling services, specializing in emergency plumbing & heating installation and repair, basement finishing and kitchen/bathroom remodels.

"I paid Mr. Phomalee $1275 to do some bathroom remodeling work that he'd initially stated he'd be able to begin between Christmas and New Years this past December. After not showing up at that time, he proceeded to promise that work would begin on eight separate dates, missing all of them. During this time I received no communication from Mr. Phomalee unless I initiated it, and when I did he made an excuse related to his vehicle or family each time. Finally, I informed Mr. Phomalee that I needed him to return the funds paid to him as it had become clear he had no intention of doing the work for which he had been contracted. He informed me at that time that his previous excuses had been lies, that he had used the money I'd paid him for gambling, and that he most recently had not been able to due the work because he'd been trying to secure a loan to cover "the bad checks [he] had written to gamble so [he] didn't go to jail". So, I'm now in a position where I've had an unusable shower for two months, and will be forced to seek legal action against Mr. Phomalee to attempt to recover my money."

Robert H on February 2020

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Ottawa Lake, 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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