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KJ Excavating
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving New Era, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hardworking, personable, easy to work with, and willing to work hard and get the job done."
DEMOLITION 5,000 SQ FT MANSON
EXCAVATE INSTALL NEW YARD
EXCAVATING , LANDSCAPING
BEFORE NEW YARD AND FENCE INSTALLED
NEW DECK

+3

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Martin Land Improvement, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving New Era, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were fantastic he called me right back after I call. Very prompt, always available, the question I had he got all the information we needed for putting the septic and over all electrical wires, he explained everything. Over all great business people and I was very satisfied with the work that he did. I will definitely use them again, he always explained the cost about financial."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M&S
3.6(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving New Era, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team did a great/wonderful job installing my new water heater!"
Same day service
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Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Finishing Touch
3.5(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving New Era, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quick estimate and scheduling. Very fair pricing. The crew worked hard and they were friendly and courteous. The guys were very thorough; site looked great when finished. Would definitely hire again if needed!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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