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Avatar for Ready Dig Excavation
Ready Dig Excavation
3.6(
36
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Oak Park, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a HUGE job that required not only excavation but putting everything back and grading everything the way it should have been. I have worked with enough contractors in my lifetime to know that a job rarely gets done without a couple of issues coming up here and there. I expect that. The most important thing is how the company responds to those issues and how they handle them. I was blown away with not only how well the owner responded but the compassionate attitude he AND his crew showed throughout the process. Now THAT is the true difference between a good company and a great company!"
Sewer inatall
Triming catch basin to grade
Response time3 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Allavance Landscape & Design, LLC
Allavance Landscape & Design, LLC
4.9(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oak Park, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would like to thank the workers who did a great job laying the sod and cleaning up when the work was finished. It was a first class job! Also, your sales consultant, Andre Marshall, worked with me to understand the scope of work and developed a proposal that was the best I received. His follow up made me confident that I made the right choice in going with Allavance."
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Front Yard
Front Yard

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LMB Landscaping & Construction Company
3.5(
46
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oak Park, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Though they had a wonderful personality, the work was not completed because they would not come back once paid. We now have to hire someone else to replace the gates, which we told them they were bowed and needed repair. This was only 2-3 weeks after installation. He always promised to come, but no show. Now we need a whole new gate which will set us back $800 for the big gate and another $300 for the smaller gate."
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+9

Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.
GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.
3.2(
65
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oak Park, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff was friendly and efficient. Project was completed in a timely manner. We were very satisfied with the work that was done. During the course of the project they were very open to our suggestions and completed those jobs to our satisfaction. They did a good job with the clean-up. Our backyard looks great!!"
Patio
Response time3 days
Response rate98%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
A-N-L Construction LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Oak Park, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great group of guys. I've hired them a couple times already for setting trusses over my garage and building a large addition. Hard working and honest crew, absolutely recommend them."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

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