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Exquisite Touch

5.00(
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Exquisite Touch

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2020 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 would recommend Exquisite Touch to anyone in need of plumbing services. I had some work done this past Saturday, which included a full stack replacement along with a flange and cleanout. The technicians, Ken and Dylan, arrived well-prepared from the start. There was another worker who joined the team, but I didn’t catch his name. These men were professionals, and their work was of the highest quality. They even laid down protective coverings on the carpet before they began working. They informed me about the entire project step by step and ensured that the area was cleaned up before leaving. I will definitely be using this company again in the near future. Even the receptionist who took my call was professional and knowledgeable about the services offered. Thank you to the team at Exquisite Touch: Ken, Dylan, Sara, and the other worker whose name I missed. Dawn Detroit "

Donna G on November 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 would recommend Exquisite Touch to anyone in need of plumbing services. I had some work done this past Saturday, which included a full stack replacement along with a flange and cleanout. The technicians, Ken and Dylan, arrived well-prepared from the start. There was another worker who joined the team, but I didn’t catch his name. These men were professionals, and their work was of the highest quality. They even laid down protective coverings on the carpet before they began working. They informed me about the entire project step by step and ensured that the area was cleaned up before leaving. I will definitely be using this company again in the near future. Even the receptionist who took my call was professional and knowledgeable about the services offered. Thank you to the team at Exquisite Touch: Ken, Dylan, Sara, and the other worker whose name I missed. Dawn Detroit "

Donna G on November 2025


RPM Excavation, LLC

4.55(
122
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RPM Excavation, LLC

4.55(
122
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
2017 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

RPM Excavation offers fast, friendly and courteous service. Serving the Belleville and surrounding areas with top rated service, RPM Excavation specializes in water features, foundation drainage and minor grading. Give us a call today!

"Matt and his crew did a great job! Best company I've ever had working at my house. Pleasure working with them!"

Ron B on November 2025

RPM Excavation offers fast, friendly and courteous service. Serving the Belleville and surrounding areas with top rated service, RPM Excavation specializes in water features, foundation drainage and minor grading. Give us a call today!

"Matt and his crew did a great job! Best company I've ever had working at my house. Pleasure working with them!"

Ron B on November 2025


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Pelkey Services

4.92(
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Pelkey Services

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
2008 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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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Hills Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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Hills Excavation, LLC

5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had an amazing experience with Hills Excavation when they installed a yard drainage system in my backyard. They completed the project quickly, fitting me in ahead of schedule before the spring rains arrived. The crew was professional, friendly, and respectful of my property, keeping me informed every step of the way with photos and quick responses to my questions. They took great pride in their work and left my yard in perfect condition. There was an invisible fence that ran through multiple areas of excavation, and I knew it would likely be cut. Cristian went above and beyond, repairing the damage so the line works perfectly again. A week later, the drainage system works flawlessly, and my yard is dry despite heavy rain. I highly recommend Hills Excavation—they exceeded my expectations, and I no longer sound like Shrek saying, “get out of my swamp!”"

Cate T on April 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had an amazing experience with Hills Excavation when they installed a yard drainage system in my backyard. They completed the project quickly, fitting me in ahead of schedule before the spring rains arrived. The crew was professional, friendly, and respectful of my property, keeping me informed every step of the way with photos and quick responses to my questions. They took great pride in their work and left my yard in perfect condition. There was an invisible fence that ran through multiple areas of excavation, and I knew it would likely be cut. Cristian went above and beyond, repairing the damage so the line works perfectly again. A week later, the drainage system works flawlessly, and my yard is dry despite heavy rain. I highly recommend Hills Excavation—they exceeded my expectations, and I no longer sound like Shrek saying, “get out of my swamp!”"

Cate T on April 2025


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Ready Dig Excavation

4.20(
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Ready Dig Excavation

4.20(
27
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Customers say: True professional
2012 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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


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Elite Construction and Paving

5.00(
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Elite Construction and Paving

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in 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. In 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 30 years experience

"Elite came in and did a stellar job! They did a great job opening up the property and and fixing a drainage issue.the crew cleaned up behind them selfs. All areas were top dressed with fresh top soil and seed."

nick j on March 2025

We take great pride in 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. In 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 30 years experience

"Elite came in and did a stellar job! They did a great job opening up the property and and fixing a drainage issue.the crew cleaned up behind them selfs. All areas were top dressed with fresh top soil and seed."

nick j on March 2025


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S&J Excavation

5.00(
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S&J Excavation

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

S&J Excavation provides professional excavation, demolition, and site prep services throughout Macomb County and the surrounding areas. Based in Fraser, MI, our experienced operators handle everything from sewer and water trenching to grading, backfilling, and French drain installation. We take pride in safe, efficient work and honest communication on every job. Call S&J Excavation today to schedule a free estimate or consultation.

"They did a excellent job very professional."

Kelly F on October 2025

S&J Excavation provides professional excavation, demolition, and site prep services throughout Macomb County and the surrounding areas. Based in Fraser, MI, our experienced operators handle everything from sewer and water trenching to grading, backfilling, and French drain installation. We take pride in safe, efficient work and honest communication on every job. Call S&J Excavation today to schedule a free estimate or consultation.

"They did a excellent job very professional."

Kelly F on October 2025


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JT Excavating, LLC

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JT Excavating, LLC

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Approved Pro
2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JT Excavating, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

JT Excavating, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


Quality Pro Painting, LLC

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Quality Pro Painting, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
2012 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in 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 the start to the completion of a project. In 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in 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 the start to the completion of a project. In 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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WaterBGone Basement Waterproofing

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WaterBGone Basement Waterproofing

4.85(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

WaterBGone Basement Waterproofing is an independently owned and operated company serving South Eastern Michigan for over 25 years. When you call or email WaterBGone Basement Waterproofing, you won’t be dealing with a salesperson; you’ll be dealing directly with the owner. Not only do we guarantee that if you call today you will have your estimate in 24 hours or less, we guarantee our basement waterproofing services with a lifetime transferable guarantee. We will always give you honest advice and fair pricing. Because we are a small company with low overhead costs, we will beat any competitors quote by $300. Joe actively volunteers for FEMA and Habitat for Humanity.

"Terrible experience spent so much money with a guaranteed warranty for accepted job only to find he wasn't so nice and polite once I pointed out issues with incoming water issues remain the same, as if no work had been done. His own worker told me alone in private "I told him more should have been done." Joseph Safie aka Joey Safie works under Licensed Number 2102196780, which is SAS Services, Inc. - Don't let him scream at you when you have a warranty problem or bully you telling you that you have the wrong company, review the license on contract. The company is licensed under SAS Services, Inc - check out reviews under that name. Joey refused to honor his promise on workmanship or warranty, and only offered to charge me thousands more with no proof of drainage connection on work performed. Zero Integrity and Honor of Workmanship. Don't endure the drama of his Jekyl and Hyde persona of this contractor that works under licensed name SAS Services, Inc. (look up reviews there before anything else)."

Lisa P on May 2023

WaterBGone Basement Waterproofing is an independently owned and operated company serving South Eastern Michigan for over 25 years. When you call or email WaterBGone Basement Waterproofing, you won’t be dealing with a salesperson; you’ll be dealing directly with the owner. Not only do we guarantee that if you call today you will have your estimate in 24 hours or less, we guarantee our basement waterproofing services with a lifetime transferable guarantee. We will always give you honest advice and fair pricing. Because we are a small company with low overhead costs, we will beat any competitors quote by $300. Joe actively volunteers for FEMA and Habitat for Humanity.

"Terrible experience spent so much money with a guaranteed warranty for accepted job only to find he wasn't so nice and polite once I pointed out issues with incoming water issues remain the same, as if no work had been done. His own worker told me alone in private "I told him more should have been done." Joseph Safie aka Joey Safie works under Licensed Number 2102196780, which is SAS Services, Inc. - Don't let him scream at you when you have a warranty problem or bully you telling you that you have the wrong company, review the license on contract. The company is licensed under SAS Services, Inc - check out reviews under that name. Joey refused to honor his promise on workmanship or warranty, and only offered to charge me thousands more with no proof of drainage connection on work performed. Zero Integrity and Honor of Workmanship. Don't endure the drama of his Jekyl and Hyde persona of this contractor that works under licensed name SAS Services, Inc. (look up reviews there before anything else)."

Lisa P on May 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

The answer may vary based on where you live. Residential sewer lines are generally buried 5 feet to 6 feet under the ground. However, it's not uncommon to see pipes buried as deep as 8 feet in colder climates in order to ensure that piping is placed below the freeze line. Digging depth could impact your sewer line replacement cost.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

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