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

Serving Hersey, 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
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Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Deuces landscaping & Excavation
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hersey, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Offers commercial services

"Joe and his crew did a fantastic job!!! Always keeping in contact with me and my husband. He is an all in one guy. He removed a huge pine tree in order to get out drain field in, put our fence back together and even hydro seeded our lawn. I would give this guy a 10 star if I could."
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Knoch & Sons
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hersey, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely amazing company! They do incredible work and take real pride in what they do. The quality, attention to detail, and professionalism are outstanding. They show up, get the job done right, and leave everything looking better than expected. If you’re looking for a reliable company that you can trust, I highly recommend them! You won’t be disappointed! 👏🏼🌳🚜"
Knoch & Sons
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B & L Contracting, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Hersey, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They are a very good company. They are conscientious of their work. They pay their bills. They are easy to get along with. They know the business very well. They are very confident people."
Stone a Work on Fireplace Exterior
Stone Work on Fireplace Exterior
Stone Work on Fireplace Interior
Cape Cod Style Modern Farmhouse
Pole Frame Buidling: Horse Barn Exterior

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Northern Ground Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Hersey, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Northern Ground Services has become a staple of professionalism and quality work in Michigan for years. With decades of experience, there is no job too large or small. Call today to schedule an appointment!

Response time4 days
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NRE Excavating
4.9(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hersey, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very knowledgeable. Very hardworking. Workers like this are not easy to find. I was extremely pleased after having been in the landscape business myself for 22 years they did it exactly as I pictured. Very hard to find someone who will do this type of work correctly."
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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NRE Excavating
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hersey, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are great reliable company to work for. They made everything easy and exactly how our family envisioned it. I will hire again!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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