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RPM Excavation, LLC
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had our sewage line collapse back in October and the company that replaced the line tore up our yard pretty hard. We hired RPM Excavation, LLC after getting a couple of quotes. They were not the least expensive but we're easy to work with and even came down to match the other price we had gotten. Matt was fantastic to work with. After they did the main grading, they had ended up leaving pretty big tracks in our yard. We called Matt because we didn't really have time to wait for it to pop back up as we were selling our house. He sent someone out to grade the tracks and we are super pleased with the end result. All around a great experience! Highly reccomend these guys!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pelkey Services
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very knowledgeable and he replaced my spigot and outside water shutoff valve for a very reasonable price. Als gave me information on hydro jetting my main drain for roots in the fall."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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Exquisite Touch
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would recommend Exquisite Touch to anyone in need of plumbing services. I had some work done this past Saturday, which included a full stack replacement along with a flange and cleanout. The technicians, Ken and Dylan, arrived well-prepared from the start. There was another worker who joined the team, but I didn’t catch his name. These men were professionals, and their work was of the highest quality. They even laid down protective coverings on the carpet before they began working. They informed me about the entire project step by step and ensured that the area was cleaned up before leaving. I will definitely be using this company again in the near future. Even the receptionist who took my call was professional and knowledgeable about the services offered. Thank you to the team at Exquisite Touch: Ken, Dylan, Sara, and the other worker whose name I missed. Dawn Detroit"
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Bathroom remodel
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Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+26

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MiScape
5.0(
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Justin and his team did an amazing job. Not only did they lay down mulch and clean up debris, the job they did trimming all of the shrubs and trees made the yard look like new."
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+45

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Monty Home Solutions L.L.C.
4.6(
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had my whole kitchen remodeled. They do awesome tiles and beautiful work. Installed a hood fan over stove. Great people!!! Decent prices. Easy to work with. 100% trust in their help. Extremely helpful."
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+9

Response time3 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Allor Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike and Johnny did a great job! They gave a good quote and said they could start the following week. They did the job faster than quoted and were very meticulous with the details. They were even on their hands and knee wiping dust off our floors before they left each day. Already looking at hiring for another project we are working on!"
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+13

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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