Bob and his crew worked hard and efficiently to replace the orangeburg pipe that was installed when our house was built. Bob arranged his schedule so that we were able to be home at the time of the excavating and could see the work being done. This meant a lot to us. His crew did the work in...

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- Laurie B.
- Tom R.
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...
- Dennis O.
They were very professional. They found that I have orangeburg pipes at this present house and though they can't replace it, they had recommendations of other plumbers and excavators that could, who were also timely and professional. Overall great experience.
- Dan W.
Jared had all the materials ordered and ready at the exact time he started this project. I didn't need to do any of the leg work to make this operation complete. I highly recommend Jared for any excavation or construction related project, he is so good at his field of work.
- Anthony F.
This is my second time using Lake's Lawn and Landscape. I met with Corey Lake back in November 2015 to review the work required and to get a quote. I had lined up a waterproofing company (also highly rated on Angie's List) prior to meeting with several landscape companies, to excavate 35 feet...
- Bill C.
We first heard of T. Burke's from our neighbor across the street, who had them re-do his driveway. He is a building contractor himself, and we figured he would make a good choice for the job. The resulting new driveway was very attractive, and it had a new additional parking space to one...
- Pamela H.
Everything went great. We had no working sewer lines which was an obvious problem. One of the larger companies wanted over 15K for the same pipe bursting work. Another quoted 12K to excavate. We just didn't want to deal with digging up the landscaping. In fact, the quote we signed was 8,800...
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Elite Excavation and Demolition
Elite Excavation and Demolition
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."
Willard Z on November 2024

West Water & Sewer Specialist
West Water & Sewer Specialist
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"
Steve S on July 2025

LONGWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC
LONGWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC
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!"
Brad S on May 2025

Warner Excavation LLC
Warner Excavation LLC
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."
Ryan M on June 2022

Eminent Excavating, LLC
Eminent Excavating, LLC
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!

CWA Property Maintenance LLC
CWA Property Maintenance LLC
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
Regal Rigging and Demolition, LLC
Regal Rigging and Demolition, LLC
Regal Recycling, Inc., began as a small company in 1950. Over the years, we have expanded our services to include residential and commercial demolition services, and environmental abatement services. Regal Recycling, Inc., services a wide range of customers from commercial, residential, private sector and industrial facilities. We are also committed to reusing and recycling to lead the next generation into green building with the ability to achieve an impressive recycling rate on most projects. Regal Recycling, Inc., prides itself on offering our services with quality expertise, attention to detail and meeting each clients needs. We also offer Lot Clearing - For Building Site- Commercial & Residential, Farm clean ups & hauling scrap metals, Dumpster Services for scrap metals,construction debri, and household cleanups. Hauling Heavy Equipment and Machines.
"Did a great job at a fair price. Was also willing to negotiate the price and reduce some of the work being done."
A B on July 2025
Regal Recycling, Inc., began as a small company in 1950. Over the years, we have expanded our services to include residential and commercial demolition services, and environmental abatement services. Regal Recycling, Inc., services a wide range of customers from commercial, residential, private sector and industrial facilities. We are also committed to reusing and recycling to lead the next generation into green building with the ability to achieve an impressive recycling rate on most projects. Regal Recycling, Inc., prides itself on offering our services with quality expertise, attention to detail and meeting each clients needs. We also offer Lot Clearing - For Building Site- Commercial & Residential, Farm clean ups & hauling scrap metals, Dumpster Services for scrap metals,construction debri, and household cleanups. Hauling Heavy Equipment and Machines.
"Did a great job at a fair price. Was also willing to negotiate the price and reduce some of the work being done."
A B on July 2025

Kosmet Construction
Kosmet Construction
Kosmet Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"They did a very good job. Very fast and honest"
Mackenzie T on September 2024
Kosmet Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"They did a very good job. Very fast and honest"
Mackenzie T on September 2024
G diaz construction
G diaz construction
we specificalize in concrete driveways walkways sidewalks patios repairs and all, we also do painting roofing and lawn work, pavers we guarantee are work and if you don’t like it we will come back no charge and replace, until customer is happy, Here at G Diaz Construction Inc we make your home a place everyone feels welcomed and warm
"G Diaz did a great job with our concrete driveway repair. Giovanni responded promptly with a quote, connected with me throughout the repair, and completed the job in a timely manner. Highly recommend!"
Laura G on July 2025
we specificalize in concrete driveways walkways sidewalks patios repairs and all, we also do painting roofing and lawn work, pavers we guarantee are work and if you don’t like it we will come back no charge and replace, until customer is happy, Here at G Diaz Construction Inc we make your home a place everyone feels welcomed and warm
"G Diaz did a great job with our concrete driveway repair. Giovanni responded promptly with a quote, connected with me throughout the repair, and completed the job in a timely manner. Highly recommend!"
Laura G on July 2025
Priority One Contractors LLC
Priority One Contractors LLC
Priority One Contractors offers reasonable prices, and specializes in dirt work, driveways, grading, Sewer/ Storm Drain, Land Development, etc. We are located in Howell, Michigan, and we operate in all of Livingston, Oakland, and Wayne County. Priority One is a family based company who conducts themselves with the upmost professionalism along with being able to work with customers on a personal level.
Priority One Contractors offers reasonable prices, and specializes in dirt work, driveways, grading, Sewer/ Storm Drain, Land Development, etc. We are located in Howell, Michigan, and we operate in all of Livingston, Oakland, and Wayne County. Priority One is a family based company who conducts themselves with the upmost professionalism along with being able to work with customers on a personal level.
FAQs for excavation projects in Ann Arbor, MI
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per 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 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 $25 per 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 $200 per 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 $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
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