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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Rapid City - Updated Nov 2026

Marks Excavating
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rapid City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mark was professional and skilled. He got the job done quickly and efficiently and his prices are fair. He was friendly and on time. I definitely recommend him for any excavating job you need done. My property looks beautiful! Will keep him in mind for any future work I need done, big or small. Thanks a lot, Mark’s Excavating!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clearwater Handyman & Outdoor Solutions
4.7(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rapid City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"Dont judge a book by it's cover. It's hard to find a quality handyman -- especially in Northern Michigan. The folks at Clearwater, led by Tyler, quoted quickly and got the job done on time and according to all specified parameters. A small start up that needs a little front end polish -- but dont let that dissuade you from hiring. A quality finished product is what counts. They delivered this in spades. Not only would I hire them again, I sincerely hope to help them grow and will recommend them to the property owners I service in my business."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Knoch & Sons
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rapid City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely amazing company! They do incredible work and take real pride in what they do. The quality, attention to detail, and professionalism are outstanding. They show up, get the job done right, and leave everything looking better than expected. If you’re looking for a reliable company that you can trust, I highly recommend them! You won’t be disappointed! 👏🏼🌳🚜"
Knoch & Sons
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Sunny Days Services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rapid City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Offers commercial services

WELCOME TO SUNNY DAYS SERVICES! ☀️ \n\nWe’re a locally owned and operated cleaning and property care company wanting to help you with your properties this season! Get the same cleaned guaranteed result every time! \n\nOffering a wide range of services including:\n🏠 Residential cleans \n🏡 Air BNB cleans\n🏬 Commercial Cleans \n🚧 Construction Cleans\n🌳 Lawn and Property Care \n\nWe have a service for everyone! Weekly, bi weekly, one time clean or seasonal? All are accepted! The hardest part is reaching out! \n\nOur goal here at Sunny Days is to help maintain your properties quality and shinning from the inside to the outside! We offer both! Let us help you this season! \n\n📍Located in Boyne City and willing to travel to surrounding areas! \nNOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! ☀️ \nMessage me for a quote! 🧼

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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