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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%
28 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

"They showed up exactly on time and did a speedy and thorough job hauling away many piles of yard debris that was too heavy for regular trash pick up. Professional. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend."
Jungle Java
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
12 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(
53
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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
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Natures Edge Property Service
5.0(
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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%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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/

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First Course

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

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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

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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 best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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