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Warner Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Beyond impressed with this company!!!! They went above and beyond what I was expecting and made my yard look incredible with the removal of several trees, stumps, and power raking my entire property ridding it completely of poison ivy and poison oak. I would HIGHLY recommend them."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Regal Rigging and Demolition, LLC
4.2(
52
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Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"CONTRACTED TO DEMOLISH AND REMOVE A BRICK FIREPLACE FROM MY LIVING ROOM. CAME TO MY HOME, GAVE ME A QUOTE AND SET UP A WORK DATE, THEY WERE HERE ON THAT DATE AND COMPLETED THE JOB. EVERYONE WAS FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND DEDICATED TO THE TASK ON HAND. I NEEDED HELP WITH REPAIRING THE HOLE NOW THROUGH MY ROOF AND THEY WERE HAPPY TO HELP WITH THAT, KNOWLEDABLE. WOULD RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY AND I WOULD USE THEM AGAIN."
Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
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Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Xtreme Excavation and Grading was fantastic, my sewer pipe was backing up so i ran a camera and come to find out it was packed full with roots and waste, so I googled up some companies and got a couple quotes but the I called and spoke with Brandon (the owner of Xtreme) and him and his guys didn’t waste any time!! He told me the price (which was extremely reasonable nearly half as much as the other 2 places i called) came out the next day and fixed my issue, Very friendly and knowledgeable and they did great work!! I will definitely be keeping them in mind for future needs"
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Allor Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike and Johnny did a great job! They gave a good quote and said they could start the following week. They did the job faster than quoted and were very meticulous with the details. They were even on their hands and knee wiping dust off our floors before they left each day. Already looking at hiring for another project we are working on!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

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Yard Works, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yard Works does fantastic work. They are detail-oriented, thoughtful and easy to work with! We had them install a concrete paver patio for us among other tasks in our garden and we are very happy with how it turned out. We look forward to having them help us with future projects!"
Response time1 hour
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alliance Ground Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We would recommend Alliance Ground Services to anyone. Jared & Kayla consulted with us on our project offering great thoughts and suggestions to enhance own ideas. Our project involved many different improvements and they met or exceeded our hopes on everything we asked for especially the retaining wall. Our project finished at the projected cost in a timely manner. I still enjoy seeing all the improvements Jared & Kayla made to our property."
Retaining Wall & Patio
Retaining Wall & Patio
Hydroseeding
Hydroseeding
Hydroseeding

+2

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Allison Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have had them out twice now, to side my house and then my garage. They are very professional and they do outstanding work. They are also helpful when making a decision you are not sure about. Their cost is very reasonable compared to other well known companies I had called. They also give free estimates. I would highly recommend them for your next siding project."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

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