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RPM Excavation, LLC
4.2(
152
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dearborn Heights, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Customer service with this company was exceptional, this company goes above and beyond. Was very pleased with their work with their workers and with the owner of the company, I couldn’t have asked for a better company would highly recommend them to anyone who is in need of any excavation work."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ready Dig Excavation
3.6(
36
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dearborn Heights, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a HUGE job that required not only excavation but putting everything back and grading everything the way it should have been. I have worked with enough contractors in my lifetime to know that a job rarely gets done without a couple of issues coming up here and there. I expect that. The most important thing is how the company responds to those issues and how they handle them. I was blown away with not only how well the owner responded but the compassionate attitude he AND his crew showed throughout the process. Now THAT is the true difference between a good company and a great company!"
Sewer inatall
Triming catch basin to grade
Response time3 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.
3.2(
65
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dearborn Heights, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent price, polite hard working employees. Started and finished the job in the time frame discussed, despite excessive heat. Left after a full cleanup and giving tips on what to do to keeping my new lawn looking great."
Patio
Response time3 days
Response rate98%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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