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A-N-L Construction LLC

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A-N-L Construction LLC

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

We take great pride 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. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great group of guys. I've hired them a couple times already for setting trusses over my garage and building a large addition. Hard working and honest crew, absolutely recommend them."

Matt H on December 2023

We take great pride 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. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great group of guys. I've hired them a couple times already for setting trusses over my garage and building a large addition. Hard working and honest crew, absolutely recommend them."

Matt H on December 2023


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Eminent Excavating, LLC

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Eminent Excavating, LLC

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over years of experience Eminent Excavating LLC is your trusted choice for all of your excavating needs. We take pride in our work and can assure your satisfaction with your project. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

With over years of experience Eminent Excavating LLC is your trusted choice for all of your excavating needs. We take pride in our work and can assure your satisfaction with your project. Give us a call today for a free estimate!


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Ready Dig Excavation

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Ready Dig Excavation

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Customers say: True professional
15 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

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


Underground Plumbing And Drain

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Underground Plumbing And Drain

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185 local quotes requested

Serving Metro Detroit for over 10 years Underground Plumbing And Drain has successfully raised the standard for underground plumbing and drainage issues by using a unique business plan that makes our prices competitive and our customers delighted Whats our secret? Glad you asked! To Answer this simply, People. Our Staff is made up of highly experienced and trained techs. Unfortunately, a lot of money and time is wasted on unnecessary repairs or dishonest recommendations to our customers by our competitors we combat this by using not only techs that know what they are doing but by also using new and updated equipment on the ever changing pipe locating and diagnosing sector. With handwork and a great attitude you can rest assure your project will be completed to satisfaction Call Today!

Serving Metro Detroit for over 10 years Underground Plumbing And Drain has successfully raised the standard for underground plumbing and drainage issues by using a unique business plan that makes our prices competitive and our customers delighted Whats our secret? Glad you asked! To Answer this simply, People. Our Staff is made up of highly experienced and trained techs. Unfortunately, a lot of money and time is wasted on unnecessary repairs or dishonest recommendations to our customers by our competitors we combat this by using not only techs that know what they are doing but by also using new and updated equipment on the ever changing pipe locating and diagnosing sector. With handwork and a great attitude you can rest assure your project will be completed to satisfaction Call Today!


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Pelkey Services

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Pelkey Services

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Customers say: Quick response
408 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

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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Exquisite Touch

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Exquisite Touch

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1025 local quotes requested

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 was perfect they arrived and also view the issue and provided a great affordable quote for the service very professional and we hired them on the spot to fix our plumbing issue I highly recommend them."

Cullen B on August 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 was perfect they arrived and also view the issue and provided a great affordable quote for the service very professional and we hired them on the spot to fix our plumbing issue I highly recommend them."

Cullen B on August 2025


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Executive Excavating

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Executive Excavating

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2 years of experience

Underground utility contractor. We are a civil construction and underground utility contractor. Specializing in foundation, demolishion, basement excavation, water, sewer, electric, and gas. Executive Service and quality on time and on budget. BETTER THAN AVERAGE!!!

Underground utility contractor. We are a civil construction and underground utility contractor. Specializing in foundation, demolishion, basement excavation, water, sewer, electric, and gas. Executive Service and quality on time and on budget. BETTER THAN AVERAGE!!!


Garage Demolition/ main drain excavation. Backhoe for hire/ with operator. Two hour minimum. Complete teardown and hauling.



Benkari Plumbing

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Benkari Plumbing

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Welcome to Benkari Plumbing, your premier choice for outstanding plumbing and hydro excavation services! Led by a master plumber committed to integrity, safety, and efficiency, our team excels in providing top-notch solutions. Our experienced hydrovac operators specialize in precise excavation, ensuring the careful location of utilities like fiber optic cables, gas mains, and electrical lines. Count on Benkari Plumbing to safeguard your projects, preventing costly mishaps. With a proven track record in the industry, we stand out for our dedication to excellence. Ready to experience the difference with Benkari Plumbing? Contact us today and let's turn your plumbing and excavation needs into seamless, worry free solutions. Your satisfaction is our priority. Trust Benkari Plumbing for excellence in every project. Call us now to get started on a journey of reliable and professional service!

Welcome to Benkari Plumbing, your premier choice for outstanding plumbing and hydro excavation services! Led by a master plumber committed to integrity, safety, and efficiency, our team excels in providing top-notch solutions. Our experienced hydrovac operators specialize in precise excavation, ensuring the careful location of utilities like fiber optic cables, gas mains, and electrical lines. Count on Benkari Plumbing to safeguard your projects, preventing costly mishaps. With a proven track record in the industry, we stand out for our dedication to excellence. Ready to experience the difference with Benkari Plumbing? Contact us today and let's turn your plumbing and excavation needs into seamless, worry free solutions. Your satisfaction is our priority. Trust Benkari Plumbing for excellence in every project. Call us now to get started on a journey of reliable and professional service!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

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