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Avatar for NRE Excavating
NRE Excavating
4.9(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Benzonia, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Would hire again. Actually showed up unlike other people. Reasonable price. My wife was the one who conversed with them and she said “very polite, understanding, down to earth people who she will hire again in the future.”"
Home Demolition
Home Demolition
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Avatar for Knoch & Sons
Knoch & Sons
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Benzonia, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely amazing company! They do incredible work and take real pride in what they do. The quality, attention to detail, and professionalism are outstanding. They show up, get the job done right, and leave everything looking better than expected. If you’re looking for a reliable company that you can trust, I highly recommend them! You won’t be disappointed! 👏🏼🌳🚜"
Knoch & Sons
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NRE Excavating
4.9(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Benzonia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were efficient and fair. Very excellent job.. on time and very helpful. .I appreciate them and would call on them again.."
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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North West Home Solutions, LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Benzonia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They also helped me with an epoxy finish in my basement that turned out great!"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Flood Man, LLC
4.8(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Benzonia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We were pleased with how well they cleaned everything up when the work was done. We really canâ t evaluate how well this system works until it is tested in the Spring when the snow melts and water levels rise around our house."
24 Hr. PROMPT RESPONSE
Mold
Mold Treatment
landscaping
landscaping

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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North West Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Benzonia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had the pleasure of working with North West Home Solutions, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their work in restoring our basement. From the very beginning, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive to detail. They took the time to listen to our needs and concerns, offering expert advice on the best way to approach the restoration. The project was completed on time, and the crew made sure to keep everything clean and organized throughout the process. What really stood out was their commitment to ensuring everything was done right, and they didn’t cut corners."
Remodeling - General Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HI GRADE EXCAVATION LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Benzonia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job had great communication and my customers were very happy with them. The owner made special attention to detail and cleanliness."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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John Krenzke
4.9(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Benzonia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Highly qualified and very knowledgeable! There work is very high quality and they do excellent work! We are extremely satisfied!"
Previous Work
Kitchen
Previous Work
Marble Street Bathroom
Marble Street Bathroom

+13

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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.

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