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MiScape
5.0(
24
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Justin and his team did an amazing job. Not only did they lay down mulch and clean up debris, the job they did trimming all of the shrubs and trees made the yard look like new."
Mulching
Final Product and Cover Photo for Project
Final Product and Cover Photo for Project
Final Product and Cover Photo for Project
Landscaping Project

+45

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job. I will hire them again. Also recommend them to my friends."
Penguin Team
Penguin Truck 1
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Xtreme Excavation and Grading was fantastic, my sewer pipe was backing up so i ran a camera and come to find out it was packed full with roots and waste, so I googled up some companies and got a couple quotes but the I called and spoke with Brandon (the owner of Xtreme) and him and his guys didn’t waste any time!! He told me the price (which was extremely reasonable nearly half as much as the other 2 places i called) came out the next day and fixed my issue, Very friendly and knowledgeable and they did great work!! I will definitely be keeping them in mind for future needs"
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Holly Dirt Diggers
4.2(
27
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quality work

"Great Company and extremely professionals."
Natural Hickory Flooring
Iron Scrolls
Streight Iron w/ Box Newel
Balcony Pic
Hickory Kitchen

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Dedicated Services
4.4(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Viviano was quick to respond to my initial inquiry. He came for an estimate within 24 hours and provided a detailed written plan with cost breakdown by the end of business the same day. Very competitive pricing. I initially just wanted power wash and staining of my 30-year-old fence. Viviano included repairs to the popped nails, replacing boards and even a fence post. No additional charges along the way. They are very communicative and professional Viviano also showed his heart on the first day he was at my home by bringing up my garbage cans! The workmanship was outstanding customer & service excellent. I highly recommend this company!"
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Mid landscape & draft
Finished garden fully decorated and ready to make everyone jealous!

+59

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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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GreenTHUMB Lawn and Landscape
4.7(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great work, completed timely, and for a reasonable price. Would recommend!"
Response time11 hrs
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Yard Works, LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yard Works does fantastic work. They are detail-oriented, thoughtful and easy to work with! We had them install a concrete paver patio for us among other tasks in our garden and we are very happy with how it turned out. We look forward to having them help us with future projects!"
Response time1 hour
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ready Dig Excavation
3.6(
36
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ready Dig did a fantastic job with all the excavating we needed and the waterline replacement. Very happy!"
Sewer inatall
Triming catch basin to grade
Response time3 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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