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Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
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Serving Elsie, 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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Allison Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have had them out twice now, to side my house and then my garage. They are very professional and they do outstanding work. They are also helpful when making a decision you are not sure about. Their cost is very reasonable compared to other well known companies I had called. They also give free estimates. I would highly recommend them for your next siding project."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LONGWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
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Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The project went smoothly and finished results were amazing! Jason’s talents and eye for a quality end result were refreshing! We plan to hire him again in the future."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clog-Busters Sewer & Drain Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Credit card accepted

"We had some sewage back up into our basement sink on a Saturday morning. I called Clog Busters based on their Angie’s List reviews. They didn’t have a crew available on the weekend, but were available on the following Monday. The crew did a great job explaining the problem and finding a solution for me. Great customer service and they earned their money working in some frigid and snowy weather. I hope to never have another sewer backup, but if I do, I will call Clog Busters."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Mid Michigan Excavation LLC
4.5(
4
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Serving Elsie, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful service, very quick and thoroughly. I will definitely be recommending this company to everyone I know. Prices are great, employees are great, and the work they do is great! They basically can do whatever you need."
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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.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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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