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Ryan's Excavating, LLC
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Iron Mountain, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very satisfied with the service provided. I felt the individuals involved were very professional and pleasant to deal with. They came to site and provided a thorough estimate on paper before starting project. They communicated by internet with photos to keep me informed of progress of project. They returned phone calls promptly. They cleaned up area nicely and planted grass seed when project was complete. They obviously make an effort to keep customers happy."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Armatti’s Trucking and Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Iron Mountain, MI and surrounding areas

"They restored everything better than it was. They did an awesome job. I have no complaints. I would recommend them to anybody."
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Haralson Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron Mountain, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Having him come back to fill my pond and level yard to be easier to mow. I recommend Mr Haralson as much as I can he does good work and easy to talk to about future projects"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Adams Excavating, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron Mountain, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Adams Excavating, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. \nWe uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. \nAccurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true \nprofessionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make \ntheir concerns the basis of our business.

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Davister Excavation
3.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron Mountain, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great experience. Wonderful company did an amazing job 2 years later I'm still enjoying their hard work. We have been working with them in future project as well. I am definitely recommending them to everyone. Customer service and helpful nice people are hard to come by. I'm beyond happy with my driveway 2 years later!!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Mil-Vet Pro Divers
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Iron Mountain, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would like to recommend Gerard for anyone who needs work done promptly. He is very professional and very efficient. He answered my email immediately and had my brakes done the same day."
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+8

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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K&B Hauling & Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron Mountain, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With years of experience in the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from excavation to septic systems (licensed) to snow removal to debris removal. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give K & B Hauling and Excavating a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time1 day
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CN Hauling & More
4.5(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron Mountain, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 5 years of experience in the hauling industry, CN Hauling & More is your industry expert in Delta county and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Rubble stone foundations in older Iron Mountain homes lack reinforcement and risk collapsing when adjacent soil is removed. Narrow lots in dense neighborhoods restrict equipment access, forcing manual labor near property lines. Steep slopes and existing retaining walls demand additional shoring for safety. Furthermore, mature tree roots obscure utility lines and complicate digging. Attached structures with varying footing depths also require careful planning to prevent undermining your home during excavating.

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Unexpected expenses during excavating in Iron Mountain stem from local geology. Digging through glacial till reveals large boulders or old iron ore deposits, requiring specialized equipment. Heavy clay soils demand extra trench shoring for safety. Winter frost depths in MI reach up to 72 inches, demanding hydraulic hammers for frozen ground. Discovering unmarked private utilities or contaminated soil also adds significant compliance and disposal expenses to your project.

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Start your spring inspection by checking backfilled areas for sinkholes and inspecting your foundation for soil heaving. During the summer, monitor graded slopes for erosion after heavy rainstorms. In the fall, confirm all open trenches are properly compacted and clear your drainage outlets before the ground freezes. Throughout the winter in Iron Mountain, watch for unusual ice formation or uneven snowmelt. These signs point to subsurface drainage problems requiring excavating.

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Your home is a prime candidate for excavating if it features an older rubble stone foundation or original clay sewer lines from the early 1900s. Properties built on hilly terrain in Iron Mountain face immense hydrostatic pressure, requiring exterior waterproofing. Look for chronic basement dampness, visible white mineral deposits, or standing yard water. Heavy clay soils in MI trap moisture against your foundation, making exterior drainage improvements essential for protection.

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Chronic wet basement walls and yard sinkholes dictate an immediate need for excavating to address exterior waterproofing failures. Collapsed sewer lines and bowed foundation walls also demand exterior digging. Conversely, minor floor cracks or slow drains from grease buildup only require interior repairs or hydro-jetting. Because MI has heavy clay soils and deep frost lines, always schedule a professional camera inspection to diagnose the exact problem before starting work.

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