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Last update on March 17, 2026
Serving Holton, 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!"
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Serving Holton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Allen with Rough and Ready was very professional, the work was completed per our agreement and very satisfied."
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Serving Holton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"everthing. went well very satisfied"
Serving Holton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"They are good people and do quality work for a decent price!"
Serving Holton, 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 Holton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"He is a great guy he worked good, the job was done on time and I was very happy with him and his company."
Serving Holton, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1988
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"They were out within a week of us purchasing the deal. The service was fine. We were very happy with them."
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Serving Holton, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did an excellent job repairing our very long driveway. Got work done quickly, courteous and professional."
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Serving Holton, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were very quick to respond to my request. They were on site on time and performed the work in a timely fashion it's fashion . Is very pleasant to work with."
Serving Holton, 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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