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Eric Gustafson
5.0(
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Serving Gwinn, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Shower/tub and toilet remodel with tile walls. Looks clean and amazing. Professional and timely, highly recommend! Will be contacting for future work to be done. Thank you!!!"
Berg Barndominium
Berg Barndominium
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Berg Barndominium
Berg Barndominium

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906 General Contracting LLC
4.6(
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Serving Gwinn, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Up Tree Service did a fabulous job of clearing very deep heavy snow from my 80 foot ranch style roof and were very efficient at cleaning up a lot of what they took down. Time wise they came in under the original estimate and the owner and his helpers were great to work with! A very pleasant experience!!"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Robare Excavation
4.8(
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Serving Gwinn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The crew did an excellent job. Not only did they do an outstanding job. They were reasonably priced and finished quick. Plus they didnâ t leave a mess. I would highly recommend. Thanks again."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Adams Excavating, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Gwinn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Adams Excavating, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. \nWe uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. \nAccurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true \nprofessionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make \ntheir concerns the basis of our business.

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Mil-Vet Pro Divers
5.0(
4
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Serving Gwinn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would like to recommend Gerard for anyone who needs work done promptly. He is very professional and very efficient. He answered my email immediately and had my brakes done the same day."
Complete inspections are a must
Catwalk Repair
Dock Repair and Decking
Remove and Replace Storm Damaged Decking
New Decking and Cat Walk

+8

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Brown Logging, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Gwinn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Brown Logging 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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