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Last update on March 06, 2026
Serving Gowen, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I am very pleased with the work they did, easy to work with them, they came out with an accurate estimate, he make a follow up with us, and he resolved the water I had in my yard."
+3
Serving Gowen, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Credit card accepted
"The quality was a top notch. They did a great job in a timely manner. I appreciate the service. I had no issue. They were professional. They did the job quickly."
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Serving Gowen, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Offers commercial services
"Brian Moore did a great job. He was on time and he met the needs of my job. He charged a fair price. I would hire him again, without a question."
Serving Gowen, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Dillion and his crew were very professional and excellent to work with from start to finish. He arrived to look at our yard for the landscaping project early and provided timely and fair quotes. Dillion and his crew did an excellent job executing what we had discussed and finished the project on time. We will definitely use him and his crew for any future landscaping projects that we have."
+8
Serving Gowen, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
I build and sell modular and manufactured homes also excavating in land clearing\nSnow plowing backhoe service Drain fields septic systems \n
+2
Serving Gowen, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were scheduled to come on Friday, but forgot. I had to call the office to find out what happened. They rescheduled the job on Saturday. Two people showed up and they really worked hard. The job was completed in no time and they cleaned up all the branches. I would have them again."
+9
Serving Gowen, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Service above and beyond any other contractor period,,,, 110% recommend Brian,,, Fair pricing, honest, reliable and there to help."
Serving Gowen, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Excellent He performed the work for me. I would highly recommend the company"
+90
Serving Gowen, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1988
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"I didn't like it at all. First, the guy did not look professional to me and secondly he did not work for two hours. For the main job that I wanted him to do, he started saying that he needed to break toilet and he was trying to charge me more money which I did not do. They were two people and they did not look professional and they didn't act professional either. I hired another person and he removed the toilet and did what I wanted. He removed the clogging and put it back. I wouldn't call him again. I paid them additionally to change the faucet.
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+5
Serving Gowen, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2021
Free estimates
"A few years ago I moved to a new house. One of my side yards was sloped quite a bit, going down to a creek. I also had a backyard that was quite rutted and unsuitable for family games. In the spring of 2020 our road was getting paved, which involved lots of extra "free" dirt being moved out of the area. I had at least 15-20 dump trucks of dirt dumped on my property. My plans were to build a retaining wall in one section and grade and reseed parts of my property. I was planning to move the dirt myself to save some dollars. However, this would have taken me three weeks or more to do because of all the roots and debris that had to be cleared. I ended up hiring Rob and in a matter of just a couple days he moved the dirt around for me and also tilled it smooth several times. All I had to do was seed the lawn and cover it with straw. For this project he worked around my time schedule the best he could. As he moved the dirt around, my family was removing roots and debris. Rob had the tools and the knowledge to help me create a more usable lawn and make it look so much better than if I would have tackled this project on my own. His price was very reasonable and fair. If I would have tried to rent similar machines to do the project myself it would have cost me more and taken longer. My sons were also grateful that I spared them many weeks of work. If I had a future project, I would not hesitate to hire Rob again."
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Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
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