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Marks Excavating

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Marks Excavating

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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
42 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Marks Excavating! 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!

"Mark was professional and skilled. He got the job done quickly and efficiently and his prices are fair. He was friendly and on time. I definitely recommend him for any excavating job you need done. My property looks beautiful! Will keep him in mind for any future work I need done, big or small. Thanks a lot, Mark’s Excavating!"

Julie G on April 2025

Welcome to Marks Excavating! 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!

"Mark was professional and skilled. He got the job done quickly and efficiently and his prices are fair. He was friendly and on time. I definitely recommend him for any excavating job you need done. My property looks beautiful! Will keep him in mind for any future work I need done, big or small. Thanks a lot, Mark’s Excavating!"

Julie G on April 2025

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Wholehearted Sellers LLC

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Wholehearted Sellers LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We put our whole Hearts into our work for you. We are not the fastest contractors, but we are the best. We take our time to do things right the first time. We are confident enough to offer a 30 day guarantee on all our projects.

"Kendra came out ASAP to evaluate the job - which was greatly appreciated since tree location & condition made it very dangerous…possible landing on home. David and Adam were awesome! They were professional& concerned about tree removal safely! Removed seven trees in all. Very hard workers. Had to work in tight spots using a lift- trees were 70 ft tall! Absolutely incredible team at very reasonable price. "

Anna L on October 2025

We put our whole Hearts into our work for you. We are not the fastest contractors, but we are the best. We take our time to do things right the first time. We are confident enough to offer a 30 day guarantee on all our projects.

"Kendra came out ASAP to evaluate the job - which was greatly appreciated since tree location & condition made it very dangerous…possible landing on home. David and Adam were awesome! They were professional& concerned about tree removal safely! Removed seven trees in all. Very hard workers. Had to work in tight spots using a lift- trees were 70 ft tall! Absolutely incredible team at very reasonable price. "

Anna L on October 2025

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K&B Dirt Solutions

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K&B Dirt Solutions

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At K&B Dirt Solutions, we specialize in heavy-duty excavation services with a strong emphasis on land clearing and sewer installation. Whether you're preparing a site for new construction, removing overgrowth to reclaim usable land, or laying down essential sewer lines, we bring the equipment, experience, and expertise to get the job done right. From raw land to ready-to-build, we handle every phase of the groundwork with precision and efficiency. Our team is known for fast turnarounds, reliable service, and a no-nonsense approach that puts your project on solid ground—literally.

"They did a really great job, very professional."

Dawn K on August 2025

At K&B Dirt Solutions, we specialize in heavy-duty excavation services with a strong emphasis on land clearing and sewer installation. Whether you're preparing a site for new construction, removing overgrowth to reclaim usable land, or laying down essential sewer lines, we bring the equipment, experience, and expertise to get the job done right. From raw land to ready-to-build, we handle every phase of the groundwork with precision and efficiency. Our team is known for fast turnarounds, reliable service, and a no-nonsense approach that puts your project on solid ground—literally.

"They did a really great job, very professional."

Dawn K on August 2025

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Exotic Pavers

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Exotic Pavers

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are South Florida's Finest Brick Paver Installation Company. We will meet or beat any legitimate quote, and provide our customers with a FREE Estimate. We are Fully Licensed & Insured. Our company Accepts all forms of Payment from Cash, Check, ALL credit cards (3% fee).

"I highly recommend Exotic Pavers! It was such a pleasure to work with Marc and his crew. They are highly professional, knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to our requests, and their work is top-notch. We are thrilled with our patio deck and driveway. Thank you Exotic Pavers! What a pleasure it is to find a company that is A+ in all areas."

Elizabeth Y on September 2023

We are South Florida's Finest Brick Paver Installation Company. We will meet or beat any legitimate quote, and provide our customers with a FREE Estimate. We are Fully Licensed & Insured. Our company Accepts all forms of Payment from Cash, Check, ALL credit cards (3% fee).

"I highly recommend Exotic Pavers! It was such a pleasure to work with Marc and his crew. They are highly professional, knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to our requests, and their work is top-notch. We are thrilled with our patio deck and driveway. Thank you Exotic Pavers! What a pleasure it is to find a company that is A+ in all areas."

Elizabeth Y on September 2023

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ABC Landscaping and Firewood

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ABC Landscaping and Firewood

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

To make your experience the best, we provide honest, great quality and professional services to all of our clients. We help property owners relax and enjoy all that the beautiful Lake County has to offer. ABC Landscaping & Firewood was founded in 2013 to provide property owner more freedom to enjoy their free time. We have over 15 years of property management, property preservation, and timber experience. Our humble beginnings working out of our yard to now having a full-fledged shop on the main highway has allowed us to provide high quality, honest and affordable service to our customers.

"Everything went perfect! Exactly as planned!"

Ben G on July 2023

To make your experience the best, we provide honest, great quality and professional services to all of our clients. We help property owners relax and enjoy all that the beautiful Lake County has to offer. ABC Landscaping & Firewood was founded in 2013 to provide property owner more freedom to enjoy their free time. We have over 15 years of property management, property preservation, and timber experience. Our humble beginnings working out of our yard to now having a full-fledged shop on the main highway has allowed us to provide high quality, honest and affordable service to our customers.

"Everything went perfect! Exactly as planned!"

Ben G on July 2023

Oliver and Company Property Solutions

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Oliver and Company Property Solutions

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in anything outdoors, from landscaping, light excavation, tractor services, tree removal, irrigation, snow removal and everything in between. We routinely do work for both residential and commercial customers, and our experience speaks for itself. If you are looking for a professional service company for your outdoor project, give us a call! We accept all major credit cards and all estimates are free.

"There on time, very professional and hard working. Careful not to damage walks and stairs. Cost was more than fair considering the number of large items incurred."

Fred S on June 2020

We specialize in anything outdoors, from landscaping, light excavation, tractor services, tree removal, irrigation, snow removal and everything in between. We routinely do work for both residential and commercial customers, and our experience speaks for itself. If you are looking for a professional service company for your outdoor project, give us a call! We accept all major credit cards and all estimates are free.

"There on time, very professional and hard working. Careful not to damage walks and stairs. Cost was more than fair considering the number of large items incurred."

Fred S on June 2020

Tractor Solutions LLC

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Tractor Solutions LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

My name is Art Cline. Here in the Interlochen and Traverse City, Michigan area I’ve been offering home and business owners another option when they are looking to get work done on their property. You don’t have to hire the huge companies to get the quality work that you need. I have the tools and equipment for just about any type of project you can think of. Please call (231) 649-2025 for the fastest response.

My name is Art Cline. Here in the Interlochen and Traverse City, Michigan area I’ve been offering home and business owners another option when they are looking to get work done on their property. You don’t have to hire the huge companies to get the quality work that you need. I have the tools and equipment for just about any type of project you can think of. Please call (231) 649-2025 for the fastest response.

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Wilhelm Landscapes

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Wilhelm Landscapes

3.00(
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32 years of experience

Wilhelm Landscapes is a family-owned, second generation, hardscaping design and build company based in Traverse City, Michigan with over 20 years experience. Our expert hardscape design and professional installation can turn your dreams into reality and help maximize the beauty and value of your property. We work with you to incorporate your ideas and our knowledge to arrive at the perfect plan for your style and budget.

Wilhelm Landscapes is a family-owned, second generation, hardscaping design and build company based in Traverse City, Michigan with over 20 years experience. Our expert hardscape design and professional installation can turn your dreams into reality and help maximize the beauty and value of your property. We work with you to incorporate your ideas and our knowledge to arrive at the perfect plan for your style and budget.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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