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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Drayton Plains - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Kensington Contracting, LLC
Kensington Contracting, LLC
4.3(
180
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Drayton Plains, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They removed 3 very large trees and ground up the stumps in a day and a half and cleaned up after themselves at a very completive price. Don't be fooled by the company name, these guys are pros and dropped these 3 trees in a very tight space without any property damage. Would look to these guys first for any further tree trimming/removal needs."
Commerce MI
Monster Willow
Storm Damage
Commerce MI
Monster Willow

+53

Response time1 day
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
6
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Drayton Plains, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Xtreme Excavation and Grading was fantastic, my sewer pipe was backing up so i ran a camera and come to find out it was packed full with roots and waste, so I googled up some companies and got a couple quotes but the I called and spoke with Brandon (the owner of Xtreme) and him and his guys didn’t waste any time!! He told me the price (which was extremely reasonable nearly half as much as the other 2 places i called) came out the next day and fixed my issue, Very friendly and knowledgeable and they did great work!! I will definitely be keeping them in mind for future needs"
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Allor Contracting
5.0(
8
)
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Drayton Plains, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike and Johnny did a great job! They gave a good quote and said they could start the following week. They did the job faster than quoted and were very meticulous with the details. They were even on their hands and knee wiping dust off our floors before they left each day. Already looking at hiring for another project we are working on!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+13

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Holly Dirt Diggers
Holly Dirt Diggers
4.0(
29
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Drayton Plains, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quality work

"Robert is prompt, professional and very consultative. I hired him to refinish existing and install new wood floors as well as a new staircase and didn't know much about how to accomplish this. He was very patient with all of my questions and he even provided me ideas on what would look best. Highly recommended"
Natural Hickory Flooring
Iron Scrolls
Streight Iron w/ Box Newel
Balcony Pic
Hickory Kitchen

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Dedicated Services
4.4(
15
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Drayton Plains, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing. They came with all the tools needed for the job and cleaned up their mess leaving it spotless. The boss viviano and his workers are very professional for their age and will not leave the job unless you are satisfied. 10/10 will always hire"
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Mid landscape & draft
Finished garden fully decorated and ready to make everyone jealous!

+59

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Yard Works, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Drayton Plains, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yard Works does fantastic work. They are detail-oriented, thoughtful and easy to work with! We had them install a concrete paver patio for us among other tasks in our garden and we are very happy with how it turned out. We look forward to having them help us with future projects!"
Response time1 hour
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Hilty Landscaping and Excavation
5.0(
3
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Drayton Plains, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Noel was fantastic! He paid attention to detail and goes above and beyond what is asked of him. Their prices are VERY reasonable and Noel is especially knowledgeable, his work definitely demonstrates that. If something is overlooked, they are more than happy to come back and make it right. Noel knows how to over deliver! I wish I found him sooner!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

To determine whether your homeowners' insurance will cover crawl space repair, consider the cause of the issue. Repair may be covered if the problems were caused by an event that the insurance covers, such as vandalism or a windstorm. However, companies won't cover the repair if the issues are caused by neglect or wear and tear.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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