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Peaches Excavating & Land Management
5.0(
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Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs.\n It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. \nIn 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.\n Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

Response time1 day
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Elite Site Solutions LLC
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Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with.\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you\n

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Garage Demo
Garage Demo

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Peterson Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

***LEAVE PHONE NUMBER IN DESCRIPTION*** Offering skid steer and tractor services in Southwest Michigan. Available for driveway grading, brush clearing, dirt work, gravel spreading, small land clearing, cleanup, excavation, and general property projects. Reliable, hardworking, and ready to help get your job done right.

Garden Plot Project
Food Plot Clearing
Leveling Sand
New Driveway cut
Sand Leveling

+17

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Earth Moving Solutions, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.\n

Response time2 days
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Butlers landscape & snow removal LLC
New to Angi

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

At Butler’s Landscape & Snow Removal, we take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality outdoor services that keep your property looking its best year-round. From detailed lawn care and landscaping to dependable snow removal, we are committed to making your home or business stand out in every season.\n\nWe focus on precision, consistency, and customer satisfaction—treating every property as if it were our own. Whether it’s routine maintenance, a full landscape refresh, or clearing your driveway after a snowfall, you can count on us for fast, professional service you can trust.\n\nButler’s Landscape & Snow Removal — dependable service, clean results, every time.\n

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NNS lawncare Service
New to Angi

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At NNS Lawn Care, we take pride in helping homeowners fall in love with their yards again. We genuinely enjoy transforming overgrown and neglected lawns into clean, beautiful outdoor spaces that stand out. Our goal is simple: to provide dependable, quality lawn care with attention to detail, making your yard look great again... and again... and again. We treat every property like it's our own and work hard to deliver results you can be proud of.

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Midwest Spray Coatings A Perfect Crawlspace
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Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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Credit card accepted

"Originally we had thought there would be no excavation, just a concrete floor. When we probed the possibility of an excavation that would involve removing about 1800 cubic feet of dirt, Greg Mitchell said that they had not done a job this large and he had to think it through. He came to our house and we discussed multiple ways of removing the dirt, considering time, cost-effectiveness, and keeping the house clean. Greg was quite easy to talk to. One of the options discussed was a conveyor belt through a window-well, another was dump trucks in the back yard, but ultimately the solution that made the most sense was to dig down outside the front of the house, cut a temporary hole in the foundation, shovel the dirt onto a conveyor belt that would extend from the crawl space and connect with a second conveyor belt that took the dirt into a dumpster. Once the job started, it was realized that this was not fast enough and multiple conveyor belts inside the crawl space were utilized so that dirt would only have to be handled once. Some of the dirt was too hard to excavate using hand shovels, so power chisels were used. Removing the dirt was over the half the cost of the entire operation. The workers seemed to take pride in their work. Greg was prepared to do a spray fire-proofing but we decided to do wallboard. We also added the steel trowel finish. We feel that he handled this and other slight changes nicely as the job progressed, and the final cost to us was very fair."
Exposed stone foundation
Foundation repair and insulation
Polyurea Coating
Ineffective fiberglass
Repairs to Foundation - Same Day

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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 perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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