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Last update on May 12, 2026
Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Offers commercial services
"Great job fast and efficient"
Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Northern Ground Services has become a staple of professionalism and quality work in Michigan for years. With decades of experience, there is no job too large or small. Call today to schedule an appointment!
Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Very knowledgeable. Very hardworking. Workers like this are not easy to find. I was extremely pleased after having been in the landscape business myself for 22 years they did it exactly as I pictured. Very hard to find someone who will do this type of work correctly."
Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They are great reliable company to work for. They made everything easy and exactly how our family envisioned it. I will hire again!"
Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They did an excellent job. They were on time and did it in a timely manner. It was a very reasonable price."
+90
Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas
"This was a first time excavation project for me. Duane and I worked back and forth with texts. He made a visit to the site and gave me day. Day of was as described and things looked great when he was done. I asked him to come back to do more and within two weeks everything was accomplished and it looks great. Thanks guys."
+3
Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Wonderful service, very quick and thoroughly. I will definitely be recommending this company to everyone I know. Prices are great, employees are great, and the work they do is great! They basically can do whatever you need."
+7
Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
I provide quality & fair priced Excavation Service throughout Northern & Central Michigan. Licensed, Insured, and 40 years of professional experience. I like to help Landowners, Homeowners & Small Businesses with all their Site Preparation needs. If you need prep for a new home site, demo of an old building, land clearing, a septic system or have a special project; call for free consultation & pricing and give us an opportunity to meet your budget needs.
Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"I was left high and dry by another contractor. I contacted homeadvisor on Sunday morning. I was immediately called by Midwest Dirt Work's. Larry said he would come the next day. He actually came and did the work!!!!! I was so tired of waiting for people to show up and getting stressed. I definitely recommend Dirt Works. I will definitely use them again when the need arises. Larry was excellent and did a great job! Thanks so much!! Lyla"
Serving Lake, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Not only did Joe from GeoX complete the job in a timely fashion, he was polite to my family and played catch for a few minutes with my kids! Fantastic work ethic and attitude. I recommend GeoX to anyone looking for professional work done right. I will definitely be a repeat customer."
+4
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