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Elite Excavation and Demolition

3627 Cayman Ct
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro

Elite Excavation and Demolition

3627 Cayman Ct
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

We are a full service commercial and residential excavation company with over 12 years of experience offering the following; Basement Excavation. Underground utility excavation; sewer and water lines Pond digging and maintenance. Site grading. Gravel driveway installation. Residential and commercial concrete installation and demolition. Residential and commercial asphalt installation and demolition. Full home and pool demolition. Septic system installation and replacement. Boulder retaining walls. Land clearing.

"Elite Excavation and Demo did a great job. Trey kept in constant communication and completed the work before the original estimated start date. Thanks, Trey, for your good work."

Willard Z on November 2024

We are a full service commercial and residential excavation company with over 12 years of experience offering the following; Basement Excavation. Underground utility excavation; sewer and water lines Pond digging and maintenance. Site grading. Gravel driveway installation. Residential and commercial concrete installation and demolition. Residential and commercial asphalt installation and demolition. Full home and pool demolition. Septic system installation and replacement. Boulder retaining walls. Land clearing.

"Elite Excavation and Demo did a great job. Trey kept in constant communication and completed the work before the original estimated start date. Thanks, Trey, for your good work."

Willard Z on November 2024


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West Water & Sewer Specialist

47051 Executive Dr.
4.68(
25
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West Water & Sewer Specialist

47051 Executive Dr.
4.68(
25
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

west water and sewer has been around since 2009.with over 25 years experience rest assure your job will be done the right way the first time. we offer the best pricing with flat rats and no up charging. We look forward to helping you with your drain or sewer problems. We do not sub any jobs and the owner is on all jobs.

"Fantastic!! Quick, quality and friendly service. Thank you"

Steve S on July 2025

west water and sewer has been around since 2009.with over 25 years experience rest assure your job will be done the right way the first time. we offer the best pricing with flat rats and no up charging. We look forward to helping you with your drain or sewer problems. We do not sub any jobs and the owner is on all jobs.

"Fantastic!! Quick, quality and friendly service. Thank you"

Steve S on July 2025


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WaterWork Plumbing

1049 Hilton
4.64(
399
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WaterWork Plumbing

1049 Hilton
4.64(
399
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1222 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

Licensed and insured Master Plumber. We strive to provide the best service possible to our clients. We serve the plumbing needs of residential, commercial and industrial clients. We are a team of 10 individuals. The company is large enough to handle any project but still retains the ability to offer a personal experience. Our trucks are fully stocked with the majority of products needed to make repairs on the plumbing systems in your home or business. Normal business hours are 8:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday and 8:30 to 2:00 on Saturday. We offer emergency service 24/7/365.

"man was showed main floor toilet after he fixed it he was directed to the upstairs toilets after he fixed the 2 toilets my wife requested, he chalk around the toilets he did not have a caulking gun so he had to go out to his truck and mix up some kind of caulking he did not do a good job of scraping off the old caulk the hew caulk was messy and he did not go around the whole toilet when he left I checked the toilets I found that he did not hook up he chain to the flush lever so it would not flush when he left he said he would email me copy of the bill did not get a email"

DAVID F on October 2025

Licensed and insured Master Plumber. We strive to provide the best service possible to our clients. We serve the plumbing needs of residential, commercial and industrial clients. We are a team of 10 individuals. The company is large enough to handle any project but still retains the ability to offer a personal experience. Our trucks are fully stocked with the majority of products needed to make repairs on the plumbing systems in your home or business. Normal business hours are 8:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday and 8:30 to 2:00 on Saturday. We offer emergency service 24/7/365.

"man was showed main floor toilet after he fixed it he was directed to the upstairs toilets after he fixed the 2 toilets my wife requested, he chalk around the toilets he did not have a caulking gun so he had to go out to his truck and mix up some kind of caulking he did not do a good job of scraping off the old caulk the hew caulk was messy and he did not go around the whole toilet when he left I checked the toilets I found that he did not hook up he chain to the flush lever so it would not flush when he left he said he would email me copy of the bill did not get a email"

DAVID F on October 2025


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Mr. Pipey Plumbing

12660 Burt Rd
4.47(
15
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Mr. Pipey Plumbing

12660 Burt Rd
4.47(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
758 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Mr. Pipey Plumbing is a premier plumbing service provider specializing in cutting-edge solutions for drain and sewer issues. Our expert team focuses on snaking drains, efficiently clearing blockages and ensuring smooth drainage using state-of-the-art snaking equipment; hydrojets, utilizing high-pressure water jets to thoroughly clean pipes, removing stubborn clogs and build-up, and restoring optimal flow; and camera inspections, employing advanced camera technology to inspect and diagnose issues within your plumbing system, providing accurate and effective solutions. We also fix and install water heaters, ensuring your hot water needs are met with expertise and efficiency. In addition, we offer a range of other plumbing services.

"Drivers dont know how to drive and they will call and harass you for a good review if you give a bad one."

Jacob W on July 2025

Mr. Pipey Plumbing is a premier plumbing service provider specializing in cutting-edge solutions for drain and sewer issues. Our expert team focuses on snaking drains, efficiently clearing blockages and ensuring smooth drainage using state-of-the-art snaking equipment; hydrojets, utilizing high-pressure water jets to thoroughly clean pipes, removing stubborn clogs and build-up, and restoring optimal flow; and camera inspections, employing advanced camera technology to inspect and diagnose issues within your plumbing system, providing accurate and effective solutions. We also fix and install water heaters, ensuring your hot water needs are met with expertise and efficiency. In addition, we offer a range of other plumbing services.

"Drivers dont know how to drive and they will call and harass you for a good review if you give a bad one."

Jacob W on July 2025


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Exquisite Touch

5.00(
10
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Exquisite Touch

5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1447 local quotes requested

Hello, Here at Exquisite Touch we specialize in Kitchen, bathroom and home remodeling, painting, plumbing, electrical, cement, tree removal, power washing, and many handyman services. We are confident that you will be more than satisfied with our work. Over 20 years of experience.

"I was perfect they arrived and also view the issue and provided a great affordable quote for the service very professional and we hired them on the spot to fix our plumbing issue I highly recommend them."

Cullen B on August 2025

Hello, Here at Exquisite Touch we specialize in Kitchen, bathroom and home remodeling, painting, plumbing, electrical, cement, tree removal, power washing, and many handyman services. We are confident that you will be more than satisfied with our work. Over 20 years of experience.

"I was perfect they arrived and also view the issue and provided a great affordable quote for the service very professional and we hired them on the spot to fix our plumbing issue I highly recommend them."

Cullen B on August 2025


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Pelkey Services

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4.92(
12
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Pelkey Services

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4.92(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
411 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Pelkey Services is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you! We specialize in - Sewer Drain Cleaning, Sewer Water Jetting, Camera Inspection, Sewer Repair, Plumbing Maintenance Repair, New Sewer & Water Installation, Septic Services, Site Development, Concrete & Asphalt Repair & Seal Coating. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your estimate today!

"Absolutely great service! Very timely, efficient, and clean. Yes, I would hire again."

Tiye G on October 2024

Pelkey Services is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you! We specialize in - Sewer Drain Cleaning, Sewer Water Jetting, Camera Inspection, Sewer Repair, Plumbing Maintenance Repair, New Sewer & Water Installation, Septic Services, Site Development, Concrete & Asphalt Repair & Seal Coating. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your estimate today!

"Absolutely great service! Very timely, efficient, and clean. Yes, I would hire again."

Tiye G on October 2024


Brown's Excavating

8334 Gray Street
4.90(
26
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Approved Pro

Brown's Excavating

8334 Gray Street
4.90(
26
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

Brown's Excavating, we specialize in foundation work, sewer repairs, trenching, grading, sloping, demolition and all your outdoor grounds/underground needs. We served the Michigan, area for 18 years. Please call me I'm out working in the field, I due not monitor my e-mails daily thank you.

"Tim came and was very thorough and honest with his opinions on our particular situation. Phenomenal worker always answers the phone never left me in the dark and got the work done ASAP. I would use Tim again in the future!!"

Vi C on April 2024

Brown's Excavating, we specialize in foundation work, sewer repairs, trenching, grading, sloping, demolition and all your outdoor grounds/underground needs. We served the Michigan, area for 18 years. Please call me I'm out working in the field, I due not monitor my e-mails daily thank you.

"Tim came and was very thorough and honest with his opinions on our particular situation. Phenomenal worker always answers the phone never left me in the dark and got the work done ASAP. I would use Tim again in the future!!"

Vi C on April 2024


Priority One Contractors LLC

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Priority One Contractors LLC

No reviews yet
8 years of experience

Priority One Contractors offers reasonable prices, and specializes in dirt work, driveways, grading, Sewer/ Storm Drain, Land Development, etc. We are located in Howell, Michigan, and we operate in all of Livingston, Oakland, and Wayne County. Priority One is a family based company who conducts themselves with the upmost professionalism along with being able to work with customers on a personal level.

Priority One Contractors offers reasonable prices, and specializes in dirt work, driveways, grading, Sewer/ Storm Drain, Land Development, etc. We are located in Howell, Michigan, and we operate in all of Livingston, Oakland, and Wayne County. Priority One is a family based company who conducts themselves with the upmost professionalism along with being able to work with customers on a personal level.


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Mcgilligan Contracting

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Mcgilligan Contracting

No reviews yet
2 years of experience

We specialize in concrete work, such as  Concrete R&R  Catch basin repair, point up, & rebuild  Vac truck service  Bumper block R&R  Land clearing/Mulching  Custom driveway grading  Stump removal  Down spout tie in/roof conductors  Utility trenching/ conduit install  Culvert piping R&R  New culvert install & swales  Pond maintenance

We specialize in concrete work, such as  Concrete R&R  Catch basin repair, point up, & rebuild  Vac truck service  Bumper block R&R  Land clearing/Mulching  Custom driveway grading  Stump removal  Down spout tie in/roof conductors  Utility trenching/ conduit install  Culvert piping R&R  New culvert install & swales  Pond maintenance


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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.

The answer may vary based on where you live. Residential sewer lines are generally buried 5 feet to 6 feet under the ground. However, it's not uncommon to see pipes buried as deep as 8 feet in colder climates in order to ensure that piping is placed below the freeze line. Digging depth could impact your sewer line replacement cost.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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