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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Imlay City - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Xtreme Excavation & Grading
Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Imlay City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a great job had some grading and some stump removal on my land so I could till and plant food plots. Made it way easier on me."
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Grand Terra Outdoor Management
4.8(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Imlay City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The project turned out better than we had hoped for. John and the crew were very patient and friendly. We had several contractors out to bid on the job. Some of them said it was to much for them to take on at the moment. One of them recommended we call Grand Terra, I'm glad we did. I would recommend them to anyone."
Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Avatar for Doc's Recycling Management
Doc's Recycling Management
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Imlay City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We demoed our bathroom and docs recycling management came in and cleaned it all up and hauled it away for us. They were very respectful and I would recommend them to anyone else that needs junk and debris hauled."
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Response time1 hour
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Jeremiah Nichols
Jeremiah Nichols
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Imlay City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"His customer service was perfect. He is very well mannered and a polite young man. He did the jobs that I asked him to do and cleaned up after each one."
Landscaping
Landscaping
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Avatar for J.R.’s Dirt Work LLC
J.R.’s Dirt Work LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Imlay City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

JR'S DIRT WORK LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our \nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, \nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service \nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of \nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. \nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their \nconcerns the basis of our business.

Driveway refurbish
Barndaminium Pad
Barndaminium Pad
Barndaminium Pad
Barndaminium Pad

+4

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LS PROPERTY PRESERVATION LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Imlay City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We provide reliable and documented junk removal services for residential and commercial properties. Our team handles the removal of unwanted furniture, appliances, household items, construction debris, yard waste, and general clutter. We focus on fast service, responsible disposal, and keeping every job clean and hassle-free. \n \nWhether you?re clearing out a home, preparing a property for sale, renovating, or simply getting rid of unwanted items, we?re here to make the process simple, efficient, and stress-free.

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Excavating FAQs, 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.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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.

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