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Marks Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Alden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"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!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
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Clearwater Handyman & Outdoor Solutions
4.6(
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Serving Alden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

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"Awesome customer service. Excellent work. We will definitely use them for future projects."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Greener Good Outdoor
4.6(
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Serving Alden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used them for several projects from installation and maintenance of a rock revetment, installation of stairs from the top of our bluff to the water below, plantings on our slope, and yearly installation and removal of a removal set of stairs that connect the major stairs over the rock revetment to the waters edge. Responsible and dependable.,"
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Response time2 days
Response rate97%
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Wholehearted Sellers LLC
4.2(
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Serving Alden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tree service was done. Job was fully completed and done as requested. Fee was resonable. We would use them again."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate89%
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NRE Excavating
4.9(
14
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Serving Alden, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very knowledgeable. Very hardworking. Workers like this are not easy to find. I was extremely pleased after having been in the landscape business myself for 22 years they did it exactly as I pictured. Very hard to find someone who will do this type of work correctly."
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North West Home Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Alden, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was purchasing a pre- built portable storage shed and needed a foundation put in before it was delivered. I was able to be worked into the schedule and they did a fantastic job. The guys were professional and friendly. I would definitely hire them again."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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North West Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Alden, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"North West Home Solutions did Excellent Work on our home!! I am Very Pleased with their recent work on our roof! They did exactly what was needed. Our roof and chimney has been sealed off to stop the water damage and they have completely fixed our interior ceilings from the damage caused. I would Highly recommend them."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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