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Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
6
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Serving Freeland, 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"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Becker Lawncare and Landscaping
4.4(
18
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Serving Freeland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Company was very professional and knowledgeable. They provided everything that we were looking for and more. Will certainly hire them back when needed."
Waterfall
After
After
Before
landscaping

+19

Response time5 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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GreenTHUMB Lawn and Landscape
4.7(
8
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Serving Freeland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have never had the privilege to work with such an amazing company. Iâ m 100% satisfied. They are so tuned in to what you are saying. They are very knowledgeable,very easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Very clean workers,very respectful, There is not one thing I would of changed. They all have wonderful personalities , great sense of humor, and very hard and dedicated workers."
Response time10 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Allison Contracting
5.0(
2
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Serving Freeland, 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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KC Contracting Management LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Freeland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

I take pride in the quality of my work and I know how to work safely and efficiently. I have over 20 years of experience in earthwork. My business is licensed and insured.

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stone Yard Landscape Center
3.2(
34
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Serving Freeland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We love the way our new driveway looks! The owner was so knowledgeable and friendly! He made choosing Stoneyard a breeze! Thank you Daltson for your expertise Stonecrete was the right choice for us!"
Finished Driveway
After Driveway in Montrose MI
After Driveway in Owosso
After
Culvert

+84

Response time5 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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