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NRE Excavating
4.9(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Coleman, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very knowledgeable. Very hardworking. Workers like this are not easy to find. I was extremely pleased after having been in the landscape business myself for 22 years they did it exactly as I pictured. Very hard to find someone who will do this type of work correctly."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Middle of the Mitten Land Renovations
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Coleman, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This job was just initially a tree trimming to handle the overgrowth on our property line, but they went above and beyond! The tree trimming went exceptionally well with all the tools and expertise they brought to get the job done efficiently and effectively, but they didnâ t stop there. There were vines and brush entangled in the trees that we were not even aware of that they handled with ease, but even with all that extra work they still went above and beyond by bringing in additional equipment! They brought in a mini excavator to clean up the site and made it look like it has always been this beautiful!!! We are beyond grateful for all of the hard work they did, the due diligence to go the extra mile, and the willingness to ensure that we did not have to do any â post jobâ cleanup like we have experienced in the past with other contractors. Because of the exceptional job they did, we are looking forward to employing them for additional work around our property. Highly recommend for way more than tree trimming and they have the equipment to do far more! Looking forward to working with them again!"
Stump grinder
Brush Hog
Tree Removal
Dump Truck
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NRE Excavating
4.1(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Coleman, MI and surrounding areas

"This was a first time excavation project for me. Duane and I worked back and forth with texts. He made a visit to the site and gave me day. Day of was as described and things looked great when he was done. I asked him to come back to do more and within two weeks everything was accomplished and it looks great. Thanks guys."
Digging out the basement of the house to put debris in.
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
AllStar Cleaning and Services
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Coleman, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing group of girls. Definitely Passionate about there work. Fast, efficient and very friendly. Came to my home did a free estimate and was able to squeeze my home into there busy week that same week. I would say they went above and beyond especially considering they noticed and did things I didn't even realize needed to be done. Hands down the cleanest my home has been in year's. Deep cleaning is most definitely there super power! You need someone for any household services I would highly recommend you call Kristen with Allstar cleaning and services. Guaranteed you will not be disappointed ð"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Deal's Excavating, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Coleman, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great experience, great work! Cleared wooded land for a new build very efficiently and doubled the land value. Even took down large trees, but left the ones we could keep. Exactly what we were looking for. Would hire again for any excavating job!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Martin Land Improvement, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Coleman, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I provide quality & fair priced Excavation Service throughout Northern & Central Michigan. Licensed, Insured, and 40 years of professional experience. I like to help Landowners, Homeowners & Small Businesses with all their Site Preparation needs. If you need prep for a new home site, demo of an old building, land clearing, a septic system or have a special project; call for free consultation & pricing and give us an opportunity to meet your budget needs.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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