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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
1 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

"Very professional. Quality work and quality materials!"
Final Grade
Stone & Fabric Install
Drain Installation
Finished Grade
Response time6 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DPH Tree Services LLC
5.0(
20
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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

"This company did a great job. Got everything cut down and area cleaned up (very well) quickly. VERY PLEASED with the work they did for us and would definitely hire them again!"
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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Anchored Solutions, LLC
4.7(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did a great job, power washing and sealing stairs."
Composite deck
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel

+51

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"I Cut Lawncare did a great job putting in the retaining wall. They put in so much time and effort into making sure it turned out perfect, everything looked clean and even. The crew worked hard, stayed on time, and kept the area tidy. They made sure the wall was sturdy and looked good from every angle. Now it holds rock (along with the under drain) perfectly and makes the yard look way better. You can tell it was built right and will last a long time."
Project Photos
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
14 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
22 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!!"
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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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