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RPM Excavation, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

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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(
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Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

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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
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+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Warner Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

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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
Solis Lawn Care, LLC
4.8(
52
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Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

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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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Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

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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(
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Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

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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
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new family room
Before remodal

+92

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Topiary Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

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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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Bogi Farms, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ann Arbor, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Travis was polite and efficient. He took out a stump that was huge and knows how to handle equipment. Highly recommended Bogi Farms."
Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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