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Avatar for NRE Excavating
NRE Excavating
4.9(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Would hire again. Actually showed up unlike other people. Reasonable price. My wife was the one who conversed with them and she said “very polite, understanding, down to earth people who she will hire again in the future.”"
Home Demolition
Home Demolition
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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KJ Excavating
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 Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great to work with, showed up on time and got the job done!"
DEMOLITION 5,000 SQ FT MANSON
EXCAVATE INSTALL NEW YARD
EXCAVATING , LANDSCAPING
BEFORE NEW YARD AND FENCE INSTALLED
NEW DECK

+3

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Diggity Dirt
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Would not hire anyone else. Diggity Dirt is top notch. You will not be disappointed they will go out of their way to deliver you the product you want and when you need it."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Topland Construction, LLC
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team came out to do a retaining wall for me, they got the entire project done (along with some tree removal) in about 2 days. They were really professional, and the machine set block they use looks great and at a great price!"
Final Grade
Stone & Fabric Install
Drain Installation
Finished Grade
Response time6 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DPH Tree Services LLC
5.0(
19
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. They exceeded my expectations in the work and the time it took to do it. Although they primarily specialize in tree removal they did a great job removing brush and the stuff in the brush."
Storm Damage Job Saranac
Storm Damage Job
Storm Damage Job
Storm Damage Job
St. Johns Job

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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I-Cut Lawncare
5.0(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did amazing. Talked with me through the whole process. Amazing crew. Would hire again"
Project Photos
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prince Facility Services, LLC
4.3(
64
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great company! Workmanship and installer was excellent!"
Response time3 days
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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K & F Solutions
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Trees down, stumps shaved down, brush taken away. Shed taken down and more. Kyle did an excellant job and will have him come next spring to do more trees removed. I highly recommend his company!!"
116 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TWIN PINES Lawn Care And Snowplowing
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nate and Tom did a wonderful job. Their work is top notch. They were easy to work with, consistently checked to make sure that we were happy with the work and performed the work in a professional and excellent manner. The final result of sprinkling install, landscaping, plant and tree install and yard install is just what we wanted. We highly recommend them."
Retaining Wall & Driveway Extension
Retaining Wall & Driveway Extension
Retaining Wall & Driveway Extension
Landscape and Driveway Construction
Tree Installation

+25

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Parkers Asphalt and Sealcoating LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had the cracks refilled and driveway seal coated. It looks amazing. 5 stars for Parkers! Great customer service, before, during and after the job was done. My mother said "They worked really hard. They couldn't have done a better job. " Great work guys!"
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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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.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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