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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(
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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
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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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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Jeremiah Nichols
5.0(
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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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J.R.’s Dirt Work LLC
5.0(
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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
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Barndaminium Pad

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Artix junk removal
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Imlay City, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Need junk gone fast? Artix Junk Removal makes it simple.\nWe haul away almost anything — furniture, appliances, mattresses, construction debris, garage cleanouts, yard waste, and more. No job is too big or too small. Just point to what you want gone and we’ll do the rest.\nWhy choose Artix?\nSame-day & next-day service available\nUpfront, honest pricing\nWe do all the heavy lifting and loading\nEco-friendly disposal (we recycle and donate whenever possible)\nFully insured and reliable local team\nLoad Pricing\n¼ Load …… $175\n½ Load …… $265\n¾ Load …… $345\nFull Load … $425\nIndividual Item Pickups\nMattress or box spring …… $65 each\nWasher, dryer or oven …… $75 each\nRefrigerator ……………… $95\nStandard couch …………… $105\nSectional ………………… $145\nDump Fee: $50 \nText a photo of your junk for a free quote: 425-247-6946\nServing Detroit, Sterling Heights, Warren, and surrounding areas.\nArtix Junk Removal — we clear the clutter

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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