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P & J Excavating Services

4.96(
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P & J Excavating Services

4.96(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

P & J Excavating Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 9 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Shelby M on January 2020

P & J Excavating Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 9 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Shelby M on January 2020

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KEO Rental and Service

4.78(
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KEO Rental and Service

4.78(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

At KEO Rental and Service, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good company. On time and efficient."

JOHN L on December 2022

At KEO Rental and Service, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good company. On time and efficient."

JOHN L on December 2022

Marks Excavating

5.00(
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Marks Excavating

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
42 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Marks Excavating! 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!

"Mark was professional and skilled. He got the job done quickly and efficiently and his prices are fair. He was friendly and on time. I definitely recommend him for any excavating job you need done. My property looks beautiful! Will keep him in mind for any future work I need done, big or small. Thanks a lot, Mark’s Excavating!"

Julie G on April 2025

Welcome to Marks Excavating! 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!

"Mark was professional and skilled. He got the job done quickly and efficiently and his prices are fair. He was friendly and on time. I definitely recommend him for any excavating job you need done. My property looks beautiful! Will keep him in mind for any future work I need done, big or small. Thanks a lot, Mark’s Excavating!"

Julie G on April 2025

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K&B Dirt Solutions

5.00(
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K&B Dirt Solutions

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At K&B Dirt Solutions, we specialize in heavy-duty excavation services with a strong emphasis on land clearing and sewer installation. Whether you're preparing a site for new construction, removing overgrowth to reclaim usable land, or laying down essential sewer lines, we bring the equipment, experience, and expertise to get the job done right. From raw land to ready-to-build, we handle every phase of the groundwork with precision and efficiency. Our team is known for fast turnarounds, reliable service, and a no-nonsense approach that puts your project on solid ground—literally.

"They did a really great job, very professional."

Dawn K on August 2025

At K&B Dirt Solutions, we specialize in heavy-duty excavation services with a strong emphasis on land clearing and sewer installation. Whether you're preparing a site for new construction, removing overgrowth to reclaim usable land, or laying down essential sewer lines, we bring the equipment, experience, and expertise to get the job done right. From raw land to ready-to-build, we handle every phase of the groundwork with precision and efficiency. Our team is known for fast turnarounds, reliable service, and a no-nonsense approach that puts your project on solid ground—literally.

"They did a really great job, very professional."

Dawn K on August 2025

Oliver and Company Property Solutions

5.00(
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Oliver and Company Property Solutions

5.00(
3
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in anything outdoors, from landscaping, light excavation, tractor services, tree removal, irrigation, snow removal and everything in between. We routinely do work for both residential and commercial customers, and our experience speaks for itself. If you are looking for a professional service company for your outdoor project, give us a call! We accept all major credit cards and all estimates are free.

"There on time, very professional and hard working. Careful not to damage walks and stairs. Cost was more than fair considering the number of large items incurred."

Fred S on June 2020

We specialize in anything outdoors, from landscaping, light excavation, tractor services, tree removal, irrigation, snow removal and everything in between. We routinely do work for both residential and commercial customers, and our experience speaks for itself. If you are looking for a professional service company for your outdoor project, give us a call! We accept all major credit cards and all estimates are free.

"There on time, very professional and hard working. Careful not to damage walks and stairs. Cost was more than fair considering the number of large items incurred."

Fred S on June 2020

Tractor Solutions LLC

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Tractor Solutions LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

My name is Art Cline. Here in the Interlochen and Traverse City, Michigan area I’ve been offering home and business owners another option when they are looking to get work done on their property. You don’t have to hire the huge companies to get the quality work that you need. I have the tools and equipment for just about any type of project you can think of. Please call (231) 649-2025 for the fastest response.

My name is Art Cline. Here in the Interlochen and Traverse City, Michigan area I’ve been offering home and business owners another option when they are looking to get work done on their property. You don’t have to hire the huge companies to get the quality work that you need. I have the tools and equipment for just about any type of project you can think of. Please call (231) 649-2025 for the fastest response.

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Wilhelm Landscapes

3.00(
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Wilhelm Landscapes

3.00(
6
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32 years of experience

Wilhelm Landscapes is a family-owned, second generation, hardscaping design and build company based in Traverse City, Michigan with over 20 years experience. Our expert hardscape design and professional installation can turn your dreams into reality and help maximize the beauty and value of your property. We work with you to incorporate your ideas and our knowledge to arrive at the perfect plan for your style and budget.

Wilhelm Landscapes is a family-owned, second generation, hardscaping design and build company based in Traverse City, Michigan with over 20 years experience. Our expert hardscape design and professional installation can turn your dreams into reality and help maximize the beauty and value of your property. We work with you to incorporate your ideas and our knowledge to arrive at the perfect plan for your style and budget.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

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