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RPM Excavation, LLC
4.3(
146
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Customer service with this company was exceptional, this company goes above and beyond. Was very pleased with their work with their workers and with the owner of the company, I couldn’t have asked for a better company would highly recommend them to anyone who is in need of any excavation work."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mich-i-Gone Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
51
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a large office in Farmington Hills and they came in and dismantled large equipment, cubicles and desks and hauled it all away in time for us to be able to clean the site and turn in the keys."
Jungle Java
JJ - Before
JJ - After
Garage - Before
Garage - After

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Warner Excavation LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"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."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Regal Rigging and Demolition, LLC
4.2(
52
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service. Removed our shed, cleaned the area thoroughly. Regal Rigging and Demolition, LLC went above and beyond my expectations including removing patio stones around the shed. 100% recommend this company."
Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Solis Lawn Care, LLC
4.8(
52
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They arrived on time to give an estimate for tree trimming. I chose to move forward. They listened carefully to what I needed and moved on with it immediately. The finished appearance of all 5 trees exceeds my expectations. Clean up was complete and I even informed them that I may have additional future work for them. Very pleased with the results."
Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Natures Edge Property Service
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was extremely happy with Eric from Natures Edge Property Service. He completely cleared out an overgrown atrium with an overgrown tree and plants and used patio rocks and landscape rocks to transform it into a clean and neat area. I am extremely happy with the result. He?s very personable and completed the job in a day."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Kristoph Kraft
4.5(
33
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kris and his crew did an A1 job installing Aluminum trim over all our old wood trim and painted the aluminum siding on the entire house, The house now looks like its brand new. The work was top quality. Kris and his crew showed up on time daily and were always very polite and professional. I will definitely use Kris for our next project,"
Before remodal
before remodel
After remodel
new family room
Before remodal

+92

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Topiary Landscaping
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Hello Washtenaw County,\n\nBorn and raised here, after working as a landscape professional for 4 years, I decided to enter the industry as an owner operator.\n\nI have a love of nature and transforming green spaces into livable, beautiful environments. \n\nThere is no job too big or too small. I specialize in paver patios, retaining walls, Grading and storm water Drainage. \n\nBut I can also offer planning, maintenance and Installation of any planter bed or backyard transformation you may desire. Everything from classic american design to zen gardenscapes, I can help you make it a reality.\n\nPlease feel free to reach out and get to know the kind of detailed work I can provide.\n\nhttps://topiarylandscaping.com/

Dated Paver Patio
Finished Patio
Finished Patio
Paving Over
First Course

+21

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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