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*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Montrose, MI is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

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LONGWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC

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LONGWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

We are a pre-construction land clearing/forestry mulching team that will not only clear your property of brush, trees and stumps. We also do grading work,gravel,stone,crushed asphalt driveways.

"Removal was efficient even though there was a lot more concrete below ground than expected. Made a trip to the hardware store for extra sand to fill in the hole and even hooked me up with a new hoop!"

Brad S on May 2025

We are a pre-construction land clearing/forestry mulching team that will not only clear your property of brush, trees and stumps. We also do grading work,gravel,stone,crushed asphalt driveways.

"Removal was efficient even though there was a lot more concrete below ground than expected. Made a trip to the hardware store for extra sand to fill in the hole and even hooked me up with a new hoop!"

Brad S on May 2025

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Stone Yard Landscape Center

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Stone Yard Landscape Center

3.58(
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19 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

Here at Stone Yard Landscape Center, we are without a doubt the best at what we do and it always shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism, our employees are always timely and literally experts in the field . With over 20 years of experience in our trades, you can be confident that you are hiring the best company to provide your land needs. We look forward to earning your business!

"Once they get your money, they don't care. Very friendly with big promises, until , they've been paid. Totally different attitude. Will ignore you, wont respond. Looked great until a heavy rain came. Thats when you realize there is a little lake formed. All it would take is a little more asphalt and grading to make it right. They've got your money, and your on your own with the "lake". "

Teresa K on September 2025

Here at Stone Yard Landscape Center, we are without a doubt the best at what we do and it always shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism, our employees are always timely and literally experts in the field . With over 20 years of experience in our trades, you can be confident that you are hiring the best company to provide your land needs. We look forward to earning your business!

"Once they get your money, they don't care. Very friendly with big promises, until , they've been paid. Totally different attitude. Will ignore you, wont respond. Looked great until a heavy rain came. Thats when you realize there is a little lake formed. All it would take is a little more asphalt and grading to make it right. They've got your money, and your on your own with the "lake". "

Teresa K on September 2025

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Carlson Outdoor Services

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Carlson Outdoor Services

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Carlson Outdoor Services is a small family owned construction company located and serving all of Southeast Michigan. Owner and operator, Logan Carlson established his business in 2022 after working for other contractors, gaining experience in many different areas of the industry. He has the passion and experience to be able to provide a wide range of services. Whether you’re looking to work with an existing space or you are starting from scratch, we guarantee we can help you achieve a great final product. Carlson Outdoor Services takes pride in our commitment to customer satisfaction. We work closely with clients to ensure their vision is executed to perfection. We are a company built on standards of excellence and are committed to upholding those values regardless of the project challenges. Carlson Outdoor Services is built on transparency, communication, integrity, and accountability. If you're looking for a reliable and experienced construction company that offers, excavation, septic system, landscaping, and forestry mulching, in southeast Michigan, look no further than Carlson Outdoor Services. Contact us today.

"Great job in a timely manner"

John P on February 2024

Carlson Outdoor Services is a small family owned construction company located and serving all of Southeast Michigan. Owner and operator, Logan Carlson established his business in 2022 after working for other contractors, gaining experience in many different areas of the industry. He has the passion and experience to be able to provide a wide range of services. Whether you’re looking to work with an existing space or you are starting from scratch, we guarantee we can help you achieve a great final product. Carlson Outdoor Services takes pride in our commitment to customer satisfaction. We work closely with clients to ensure their vision is executed to perfection. We are a company built on standards of excellence and are committed to upholding those values regardless of the project challenges. Carlson Outdoor Services is built on transparency, communication, integrity, and accountability. If you're looking for a reliable and experienced construction company that offers, excavation, septic system, landscaping, and forestry mulching, in southeast Michigan, look no further than Carlson Outdoor Services. Contact us today.

"Great job in a timely manner"

John P on February 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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