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Marks Excavating
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mark was professional and skilled. He got the job done quickly and efficiently and his prices are fair. He was friendly and on time. I definitely recommend him for any excavating job you need done. My property looks beautiful! Will keep him in mind for any future work I need done, big or small. Thanks a lot, Mark’s Excavating!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clearwater Handyman & Outdoor Solutions
4.6(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"Dont judge a book by it's cover. It's hard to find a quality handyman -- especially in Northern Michigan. The folks at Clearwater, led by Tyler, quoted quickly and got the job done on time and according to all specified parameters. A small start up that needs a little front end polish -- but dont let that dissuade you from hiring. A quality finished product is what counts. They delivered this in spades. Not only would I hire them again, I sincerely hope to help them grow and will recommend them to the property owners I service in my business."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KEO Rental and Service
4.8(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. They did an excellent, professional job!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LaPierre Services, LLC
4.3(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a great job washing our windows, reasonably priced. I recommend them."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Greener Good Outdoor
4.6(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used them for several projects from installation and maintenance of a rock revetment, installation of stairs from the top of our bluff to the water below, plantings on our slope, and yearly installation and removal of a removal set of stairs that connect the major stairs over the rock revetment to the waters edge. Responsible and dependable.,"
before project
beach
grass seed
fence and more afton
fence and afton

+5

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flood Man, LLC
4.8(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Erich is a competent, reliable, well experienced, insightful professional in this field of work and service. He is willing to explain, discuss and, I believe, honestly share his opinions of what is in his customer/client's best interest. I respect him and appreciate his work with us and for us; Job well done!"
24 Hr. PROMPT RESPONSE
Mold
Mold Treatment
landscaping
landscaping

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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North West Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"North West Home Solutions did Excellent Work on our home!! I am Very Pleased with their recent work on our roof! They did exactly what was needed. Our roof and chimney has been sealed off to stop the water damage and they have completely fixed our interior ceilings from the damage caused. I would Highly recommend them."
Remodeling - General Project
Additional Photos
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HI GRADE EXCAVATION LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professionalism and the quality of work is excellent."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

The cost to drill a well varies, with a national average of around $5,500 for a 150-foot well. However, prices can fluctuate significantly based on several factors, including your location, the required well depth, geological conditions, local regulations, and the specific drilling methods used. For the most accurate cost assessment, it is best to research and get quotes from local well-drilling professionals in your area.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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