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Exquisite Touch

5.00(
12
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Exquisite Touch

5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2020 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hello, Here at Exquisite Touch we specialize in Kitchen, bathroom and home remodeling, painting, plumbing, electrical, cement, tree removal, power washing, and many handyman services. We are confident that you will be more than satisfied with our work. Over 20 years of experience.

"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 "

Donna G on November 2025

Hello, Here at Exquisite Touch we specialize in Kitchen, bathroom and home remodeling, painting, plumbing, electrical, cement, tree removal, power washing, and many handyman services. We are confident that you will be more than satisfied with our work. Over 20 years of experience.

"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 "

Donna G on November 2025


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Pelkey Services

4.92(
12
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Pelkey Services

4.92(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2008 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Pelkey Services is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you! We specialize in - Sewer Drain Cleaning, Sewer Water Jetting, Camera Inspection, Sewer Repair, Plumbing Maintenance Repair, New Sewer & Water Installation, Septic Services, Site Development, Concrete & Asphalt Repair & Seal Coating. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your estimate today!

"Absolutely great service! Very timely, efficient, and clean. Yes, I would hire again."

Tiye G on October 2024

Pelkey Services is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you! We specialize in - Sewer Drain Cleaning, Sewer Water Jetting, Camera Inspection, Sewer Repair, Plumbing Maintenance Repair, New Sewer & Water Installation, Septic Services, Site Development, Concrete & Asphalt Repair & Seal Coating. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your estimate today!

"Absolutely great service! Very timely, efficient, and clean. Yes, I would hire again."

Tiye G on October 2024


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Ready Dig Excavation

4.20(
27
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Ready Dig Excavation

4.20(
27
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
2012 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Ready Dig Excavation proudly serves Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties. Ready Dig Offers competitive pricing and Services on all sewer, water, and drain lines. From clogs to taps. Ready Dig is fully prepared to replace or repair your drain and water lines. Save the faucets and fixtures on the inside of the home for service plumbers. When it comes to digging up service lines call the pros at Ready Dig!

"Just do it. Just hire them. We are general contractors in Los Angeles but we needed a very complicated job done in Detroit so we hired Ready Dig Excavation. Imagine hiring somebody to demo and haul 40 tons of concrete slab when you have never looked them in the eye? Thankfully we hired Frank because there were shocking unforeseen problems. The kind of problems that make your heart sink when they come up. Did Frank send me a change order for an inflated rate because I was three time zones and helpless? Nope. Could he have? In a minute. Instead, he fixed the problem, purchased four times more fill than we agreed on and didn’t charge me a dime because Frank is a man of his word."

Kristine D on June 2024

Ready Dig Excavation proudly serves Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties. Ready Dig Offers competitive pricing and Services on all sewer, water, and drain lines. From clogs to taps. Ready Dig is fully prepared to replace or repair your drain and water lines. Save the faucets and fixtures on the inside of the home for service plumbers. When it comes to digging up service lines call the pros at Ready Dig!

"Just do it. Just hire them. We are general contractors in Los Angeles but we needed a very complicated job done in Detroit so we hired Ready Dig Excavation. Imagine hiring somebody to demo and haul 40 tons of concrete slab when you have never looked them in the eye? Thankfully we hired Frank because there were shocking unforeseen problems. The kind of problems that make your heart sink when they come up. Did Frank send me a change order for an inflated rate because I was three time zones and helpless? Nope. Could he have? In a minute. Instead, he fixed the problem, purchased four times more fill than we agreed on and didn’t charge me a dime because Frank is a man of his word."

Kristine D on June 2024


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Elite Construction and Paving

5.00(
2
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Elite Construction and Paving

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 30 years experience

"Elite came in and did a stellar job! They did a great job opening up the property and and fixing a drainage issue.the crew cleaned up behind them selfs. All areas were top dressed with fresh top soil and seed."

nick j on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 30 years experience

"Elite came in and did a stellar job! They did a great job opening up the property and and fixing a drainage issue.the crew cleaned up behind them selfs. All areas were top dressed with fresh top soil and seed."

nick j on March 2025


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S&J Excavation

5.00(
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S&J Excavation

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

S&J Excavation provides professional excavation, demolition, and site prep services throughout Macomb County and the surrounding areas. Based in Fraser, MI, our experienced operators handle everything from sewer and water trenching to grading, backfilling, and French drain installation. We take pride in safe, efficient work and honest communication on every job. Call S&J Excavation today to schedule a free estimate or consultation.

"They did a excellent job very professional."

Kelly F on October 2025

S&J Excavation provides professional excavation, demolition, and site prep services throughout Macomb County and the surrounding areas. Based in Fraser, MI, our experienced operators handle everything from sewer and water trenching to grading, backfilling, and French drain installation. We take pride in safe, efficient work and honest communication on every job. Call S&J Excavation today to schedule a free estimate or consultation.

"They did a excellent job very professional."

Kelly F on October 2025


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WaterBGone Basement Waterproofing

4.85(
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WaterBGone Basement Waterproofing

4.85(
108
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

WaterBGone Basement Waterproofing is an independently owned and operated company serving South Eastern Michigan for over 25 years. When you call or email WaterBGone Basement Waterproofing, you won’t be dealing with a salesperson; you’ll be dealing directly with the owner. Not only do we guarantee that if you call today you will have your estimate in 24 hours or less, we guarantee our basement waterproofing services with a lifetime transferable guarantee. We will always give you honest advice and fair pricing. Because we are a small company with low overhead costs, we will beat any competitors quote by $300. Joe actively volunteers for FEMA and Habitat for Humanity.

"Terrible experience spent so much money with a guaranteed warranty for accepted job only to find he wasn't so nice and polite once I pointed out issues with incoming water issues remain the same, as if no work had been done. His own worker told me alone in private "I told him more should have been done." Joseph Safie aka Joey Safie works under Licensed Number 2102196780, which is SAS Services, Inc. - Don't let him scream at you when you have a warranty problem or bully you telling you that you have the wrong company, review the license on contract. The company is licensed under SAS Services, Inc - check out reviews under that name. Joey refused to honor his promise on workmanship or warranty, and only offered to charge me thousands more with no proof of drainage connection on work performed. Zero Integrity and Honor of Workmanship. Don't endure the drama of his Jekyl and Hyde persona of this contractor that works under licensed name SAS Services, Inc. (look up reviews there before anything else)."

Lisa P on May 2023

WaterBGone Basement Waterproofing is an independently owned and operated company serving South Eastern Michigan for over 25 years. When you call or email WaterBGone Basement Waterproofing, you won’t be dealing with a salesperson; you’ll be dealing directly with the owner. Not only do we guarantee that if you call today you will have your estimate in 24 hours or less, we guarantee our basement waterproofing services with a lifetime transferable guarantee. We will always give you honest advice and fair pricing. Because we are a small company with low overhead costs, we will beat any competitors quote by $300. Joe actively volunteers for FEMA and Habitat for Humanity.

"Terrible experience spent so much money with a guaranteed warranty for accepted job only to find he wasn't so nice and polite once I pointed out issues with incoming water issues remain the same, as if no work had been done. His own worker told me alone in private "I told him more should have been done." Joseph Safie aka Joey Safie works under Licensed Number 2102196780, which is SAS Services, Inc. - Don't let him scream at you when you have a warranty problem or bully you telling you that you have the wrong company, review the license on contract. The company is licensed under SAS Services, Inc - check out reviews under that name. Joey refused to honor his promise on workmanship or warranty, and only offered to charge me thousands more with no proof of drainage connection on work performed. Zero Integrity and Honor of Workmanship. Don't endure the drama of his Jekyl and Hyde persona of this contractor that works under licensed name SAS Services, Inc. (look up reviews there before anything else)."

Lisa P on May 2023


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Big Twigs Arboricultural Services/SavATree

4.91(
179
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Big Twigs Arboricultural Services/SavATree

4.91(
179
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

SavATree provides quality tree, shrub and lawn care services for your home. Our tree and lawn care specialists have the expertise needed to provide you with long term tree care solutions for both existing and potential problems while also maintaining a lush lawn. SavATree’s Certified Arborists are experts in plant health care and tree care services. Our arborists will diagnose any problems and recommend affordable, environmentally sensible tree care solutions. We also specialize in all your tree maintenance needs – such as tree pruning, removals and more. The most effective and satisfying tree service experience comes from expert recommendations geared toward protecting the value, health, and beauty of your landscape.

"it went well."

Joseph P on May 2020

SavATree provides quality tree, shrub and lawn care services for your home. Our tree and lawn care specialists have the expertise needed to provide you with long term tree care solutions for both existing and potential problems while also maintaining a lush lawn. SavATree’s Certified Arborists are experts in plant health care and tree care services. Our arborists will diagnose any problems and recommend affordable, environmentally sensible tree care solutions. We also specialize in all your tree maintenance needs – such as tree pruning, removals and more. The most effective and satisfying tree service experience comes from expert recommendations geared toward protecting the value, health, and beauty of your landscape.

"it went well."

Joseph P on May 2020


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Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

4.76(
3,844
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Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

4.76(
3,844
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

If you’re searching for a trusted Detroit plumber that serves Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland Counties, look no further than The Cregger Company. The third-generation plumbing company offers a wide range of high-quality services including general plumbing repairs, sewer and drain cleaning, backflow prevention, water heater services, boiler services, and flood control. Considered as expert diagnosticians, the company’s plumbing team has the experience, training, and equipment to solve even the most challenging plumbing issue. Day or night, The Cregger Company works around the clock to keep your plumbing system safe and efficient. Call now to schedule a service. The company provides free estimates and has flexible financing options available to help with budget concerns. The Cregger Company loves what they do, especially when customers like you are happy.

"Furnace needed attention, and I always use Cregger for all my plumbing and HVAC needs."

Todd B on January 2024

If you’re searching for a trusted Detroit plumber that serves Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland Counties, look no further than The Cregger Company. The third-generation plumbing company offers a wide range of high-quality services including general plumbing repairs, sewer and drain cleaning, backflow prevention, water heater services, boiler services, and flood control. Considered as expert diagnosticians, the company’s plumbing team has the experience, training, and equipment to solve even the most challenging plumbing issue. Day or night, The Cregger Company works around the clock to keep your plumbing system safe and efficient. Call now to schedule a service. The company provides free estimates and has flexible financing options available to help with budget concerns. The Cregger Company loves what they do, especially when customers like you are happy.

"Furnace needed attention, and I always use Cregger for all my plumbing and HVAC needs."

Todd B on January 2024


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J&D Plumbing

5.00(
25
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J&D Plumbing

5.00(
25
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

J&D Plumbing is a full service Plumbing Company. We specialize in plumbing repair, sewer and drain cleaning. Very reasonable rates. Prompt, professional service. 24/7 Emergency Service. Call for a FREE Quote. (586) 222-7620.

"Excellent experience. Toilet snaked. Reasonable price, and I had a problem with a laundry sink that had no water. They checked, and found the shut off valve was not turned on. They took care of the oversight at no extra cost and charged $95 for the job. They are now J & S Plumbing."

Louis P on March 2020

J&D Plumbing is a full service Plumbing Company. We specialize in plumbing repair, sewer and drain cleaning. Very reasonable rates. Prompt, professional service. 24/7 Emergency Service. Call for a FREE Quote. (586) 222-7620.

"Excellent experience. Toilet snaked. Reasonable price, and I had a problem with a laundry sink that had no water. They checked, and found the shut off valve was not turned on. They took care of the oversight at no extra cost and charged $95 for the job. They are now J & S Plumbing."

Louis P on March 2020


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Clog-Busters Sewer & Drain Services LLC

4.96(
25
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Clog-Busters Sewer & Drain Services LLC

4.96(
25
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Clog-Busters Sewer & Drain Services, LLC was established in 1999 by Christopher Watson. His vision was to create a successful business built on excellent customer service. Honesty, reliability and trust are traits that have helped Clog-Busters become one of the industry leaders.

"Fantastic. Scheduling was easy and friendly. It wasn't an emergency situation so Tammy got me on the schedule for a day and. half after I called. Chris showed up in the first half of the 4 hour time window I was given. Once again, friendly and professional service. Tested water flow to confirm the issue, then snaked out the drains and had me run multiple wash cycles tub draining to ensure no issues."

Jon L on August 2021

Clog-Busters Sewer & Drain Services, LLC was established in 1999 by Christopher Watson. His vision was to create a successful business built on excellent customer service. Honesty, reliability and trust are traits that have helped Clog-Busters become one of the industry leaders.

"Fantastic. Scheduling was easy and friendly. It wasn't an emergency situation so Tammy got me on the schedule for a day and. half after I called. Chris showed up in the first half of the 4 hour time window I was given. Once again, friendly and professional service. Tested water flow to confirm the issue, then snaked out the drains and had me run multiple wash cycles tub draining to ensure no issues."

Jon L on August 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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