"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/lake-orion/big-twigs-arboricultural-servicessavatree-reviews-6298676.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Rooter MD Plumbing and Heating","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Madhan R."},"reviewBody":"RooterMD replaced the main sewer (about 30 feet) line for our house from soggy orangeburg pipe to PVC schedule 40. They have good equipment and intentions, but some issues happened during our experience with them. The first visit to inspect the line went well, and the technician who came out was very thorough and professional. They identified a problem with our main sewer line and recommended to replace it. The 50 year old sewer connection was made out of Orangeburg pipe - asphalt impregnated cardboard and was blistered, bulging inward. Their camera system showed that the pipe instead of being round was actually like a U-section. The RooterMD estimator then came out and gave us an quote (inclusive of permits, etc) which seemed reasonable, and proposed a $1500 discount if they did not have to go under the sidewalk. They mentioned that this was a routine, job, and they would start at 9 and be completely done by 7 pm. We scheduled the work for the following week after receiving assurances that they routinely work year-around. On the day they were scheduled to work, it was a cold 8 am morning at 25F. Unlike the first crew, the lead plumber was not as professional and courteous. There was snow on the ground, and the excavator and plumber were not prepped as to where to dig and how deep to go to expect the main drain line, even though Miss Dig had been called and the utility locations marked. After a late start with an hour long delay waiting for a tree trimmer, the excavator finally started digging. and digging. He finally reached the pipe by 4 pm. Finished uncovering the entire line by 7 and, plumber relaid the pipe by 8, and finally finished the work by 10 pm. The trouble started when the plumber presented us with a $1000 bill over and above the estimate at 10 pm. It seemed unreasonable and we resisted, but we were not in a position to negotiate at that time as we were putting our children to bed and did not want to cause a scene. Considering the difficulty of working in cold weather and goodwill, we were willing to pay over the estimate considering the 2 hours of extra digging, but were not prepared for such a steep overcharge for no reason. The plumber mentioned he had to charge this amount, and to discuss with the office the next day. As it was already past 10 pm, we let him charge our card with that assurance. When we called the office next day, they mentioned that there were large 6ft x 2 ft concrete slabs in the way, leading to a difficult excavation and disposal fees. Now I was present there the whole day, and there were only a couple of small 2x2ft chunks of concrete to excavate. There were some boulders and construction debris but nothing that had to be hauled away from the site for disposal, and would warrant the $1000 over charge. After further calling and negotiating with them the following day, we were promised that RooterMD would remove $500 from the overcharge and refund it back to the card. On the plus side, they did come back to check on the work the following day and see if the drain was working satisfactorily. Additionally, due to dirt settling in the hole, the sump discharge line has shifted since they did the work. Now the sump drain needs to be reconnected. They promised to come back to do it, and followed through after allowing a couple of months for the ground to settle. So, our lessons learned 1) There seemed to be some disconnect between the office and the on-site crew, considering lack of clear understanding of utility location, depth and water shutoff. Make sure the plumber/excavator doing the work are clear as to where and how far to dig.. They have excellent tools to locate the sewer line, and MissDig can provide clear instruction as to the location of utilities. hope for no snow after MissDig marks or take pictures of the marked locations with references so that you can still find the locations after snow. I also ended up paying for after hours water shutoff as the crew was worried about hitting the water supply line. 2) If possible, schedule this during the warmer months where there is enough light to see where they are putting the excavated dirt/debris. Since it started to snow ( around an inch accumulation) when they were filling the hole, they could not see where they had placed the dirt and could not put it all back. Now our front yard has debris scattered all around, and I had to dig out my flower beds from under mounds of dirt. 3) Stick to the quoted amount on the day of service, and request a bill if there is any additional charge. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/livonia/rooter-md-plumbing-and-heating-reviews-273533.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jamie G."},"reviewBody":"The contractor took the two days he said it would take to dig up 25 feet of concrete basement floor and replace an old corroded cast iron pipe. They did 10 feet at a time and then put in a camera to see if they could stop. The guys that came over were professional and got the job done. They kept me apprised of what was going on and the cost. The original estimate was for 10 and 20 feet. They hauled away all the garbage created by this process and cleaned up much better than I expected. You could barely tell that concrete had been busted up. They did a great job. New pipe seems to be working great. In the process they had to unplug the washer and dryer and move them. They couldn't move them back the day they finished up because they needed to be over where they put fresh cement. Keith let me know that he would come back and move them back and hook them up after the weekend. He came yesterday - finished hooking everything up and did one more little clean-up. Would definitely use them again."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/ferndale/cregger-plumbing%2C-heating-and-cooling-reviews-273487.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Selective Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"JACK S."},"reviewBody":"Wow Jason and Stephen did an amazing job cleaning my wool carpet It has no more dirt stains like brand new . You guys are my new carpet cleaners going forward well done !
Jack Ann Arbori "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/plymouth/selective-carpet-and-upholstery-cleaning-reviews-463399.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Olde Towne Plumbing LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kathryn F."},"reviewBody":"It was a good experience. There was a little dirt around the area left but wasn’t terrible."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/ann-arbor/olde-towne-plumbing-llc-reviews-260844.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"SWIDORSKI BROTHERS EXCAVATING","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"James R."},"reviewBody":"It went great; they even went above and beyond my request. They added fill dirt and planted grass seed along the edges which wasn't even in the contract."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/manistee/swidorski-brothers-excavating-reviews-5560304.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"J's Tree Trimming & Removal, Inc.","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Michelle E."},"reviewBody":"They did a great job at a fair price. They were friendly and seemed experienced. They were also able to adjust their schedule to get to me sooner since they were removing trees from my neighbors property. The crew did a nice job with the cleanup and hauling. They were very cautious with cutting down the trees. The equipment did not leave any significant marks or tracks on the ground. The whole job was done within a day. They have good customer service and I would use them again if needed."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/ann-arbor/j%27s-tree-trimming-and-removal%2C-inc-reviews-6502786.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Chuck It Junk Removal, LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Michael C."},"reviewBody":"Responsive to initial contact. Good price via Angie's List coupon. Haulers showed up on-time and behaved very professionally. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/howell/chuck-it-junk-removal%2C-llc-reviews-5552002.htm"},"position":10}]}
Dirt Hauling reviews from real Angi homeowners in Ann Arbor, MI
Last update on October 14, 2025
Tom R.
5.0
07/2017
This was a big job for me. Tanner excavated a 15 foot by 4 foot by 8 foot deep trench in my front yard. The technical work done by Tanner was excellent. By the time they were done, the only difference in my front yard was the missing grass. The dirt was replaced perfectly. The guys who did...
Manasi G.
4.0
03/2017
The charge to haul away yard debris was very steep.
Theresa P.
5.0
08/2015
Jon showed up on time for the original appointment. He was very helpful and professional. He was able to give us an estimate for price and specific day the job would be done. Communication was great.. They showed up on time and completed the job in a couple of hours. They did everything...
Madhan R.
4.0
08/2015
RooterMD replaced the main sewer (about 30 feet) line for our house from soggy orangeburg pipe to PVC schedule 40. They have good equipment and intentions, but some issues happened during our experience with them. The first visit to inspect the line went well, and the technician who came...
Jamie G.
5.0
06/2015
The contractor took the two days he said it would take to dig up 25 feet of concrete basement floor and replace an old corroded cast iron pipe. They did 10 feet at a time and then put in a camera to see if they could stop. The guys that came over were professional and got the job done. ...
Jack S.
5.0
03/2015
Wow Jason and Stephen did an amazing job cleaning my wool carpet It has no more dirt stains like brand new . You guys are my new carpet cleaners going forward well done ! Jack Ann Arbori
Kathryn F.
5.0
07/2014
It was a good experience. There was a little dirt around the area left but wasn’t terrible.
James R.
5.0
03/2014
It went great; they even went above and beyond my request. They added fill dirt and planted grass seed along the edges which wasn't even in the contract.
Michelle E.
5.0
01/2014
They did a great job at a fair price. They were friendly and seemed experienced. They were also able to adjust their schedule to get to me sooner since they were removing trees from my neighbors property. The crew did a nice job with the cleanup and hauling. They were very cautious with...
Michael C.
5.0
10/2013
Responsive to initial contact. Good price via Angie's List coupon. Haulers showed up on-time and behaved very professionally.
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."
A Contracting Company You Can Trust We are a reliable, efficient, and experienced team proudly serving southeastern Michigan with top-notch contracting services tailored to meet your specific needs. With a commitment to excellence and a proven track record of success, we specialize in delivering high-quality solutions for various projects. Our skilled professionals bring years of expertise to every job, ensuring your project is completed on time, on budget, and with exceptional attention to detail.
"Excellent service. I was contacted quickly for a quote, work was done the next day. I'll certainly use them for future jobs."
John S on June 2025
A Contracting Company You Can Trust We are a reliable, efficient, and experienced team proudly serving southeastern Michigan with top-notch contracting services tailored to meet your specific needs. With a commitment to excellence and a proven track record of success, we specialize in delivering high-quality solutions for various projects. Our skilled professionals bring years of expertise to every job, ensuring your project is completed on time, on budget, and with exceptional attention to detail.
"Excellent service. I was contacted quickly for a quote, work was done the next day. I'll certainly use them for future jobs."
west water and sewer has been around since 2009.with over 25 years experience rest assure your job will be done the right way the first time. we offer the best pricing with flat rats and no up charging. We look forward to helping you with your drain or sewer problems. We do not sub any jobs and the owner is on all jobs.
"Fantastic!! Quick, quality and friendly service. Thank you"
Steve S on July 2025
west water and sewer has been around since 2009.with over 25 years experience rest assure your job will be done the right way the first time. we offer the best pricing with flat rats and no up charging. We look forward to helping you with your drain or sewer problems. We do not sub any jobs and the owner is on all jobs.
"Fantastic!! Quick, quality and friendly service. Thank you"
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!"
Here at Broadway Services, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
Here at Broadway Services, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
At Zach's Excavation we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"Beyond impressed with this company!!!! They went above and beyond what I was expecting and made my yard look incredible with the removal of several trees, stumps, and power raking my entire property ridding it completely of poison ivy and poison oak. I would HIGHLY recommend them."
Ryan M on June 2022
At Zach's Excavation we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"Beyond impressed with this company!!!! They went above and beyond what I was expecting and made my yard look incredible with the removal of several trees, stumps, and power raking my entire property ridding it completely of poison ivy and poison oak. I would HIGHLY recommend them."
With over years of experience Eminent Excavating LLC is your trusted choice for all of your excavating needs. We take pride in our work and can assure your satisfaction with your project. Give us a call today for a free estimate!
With over years of experience Eminent Excavating LLC is your trusted choice for all of your excavating needs. We take pride in our work and can assure your satisfaction with your project. Give us a call today for a free estimate!
We are 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.
"Needed concrete blocks, wood boards, and other junk removed and they did excellent service! Very prompt, professional, and efficient workers who made the whole process easy."
Katie _ on October 2024
We are 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.
"Needed concrete blocks, wood boards, and other junk removed and they did excellent service! Very prompt, professional, and efficient workers who made the whole process easy."
We pride our family owned and operated company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in the Construction Trades and all things Hearth and Fireplace. We will do our best with your particular task or project. We look forward to serving you. Design, Build, Product Sales, Service and Installations, get it all with one call!
"Great service"
Matilde S on December 2024
We pride our family owned and operated company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in the Construction Trades and all things Hearth and Fireplace. We will do our best with your particular task or project. We look forward to serving you. Design, Build, Product Sales, Service and Installations, get it all with one call!
Welcome to CWA Property Maintenance LLC! 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!
"Would hire again"
Abe F on July 2024
Welcome to CWA Property Maintenance LLC! 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!
"Would hire again"
Abe F on July 2024
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FAQs for dirt hauling projects in Ann Arbor, MI
The kinds of items or materials accepted will vary by hauling company. Some companies will not handle hazardous waste, but hiring ones that do will cost from $5 to $100 or more, depending on what type and quantity of material.
Most companies will haul items such as:
Construction and remodeling waste: $100–$600
Appliances: $50–$600
Furniture: $50–$400
Electronics: $60–$200
Yard waste: $70–$500
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The cost to hire a professional junk hauling service ranges from $60 to $600, averaging about $270. Your final price is determined by the type of junk, amount of junk, the distance to the dumpsite, and the equipment required to move and haul your items or materials. Keep in mind that construction junk removal is more expensive than hauling household items, so expect to pay $800 for removing large piles of debris.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
The Ann Arbor, MI homeowners’ guide to dirt hauling services
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