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Excavation pros in Ray

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WaterWork Plumbing
1049 Hilton
4.64(
382
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WaterWork Plumbing
1049 Hilton
4.64(
382
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
903 local quotes requested

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.

"Great job will use them again 👍👍👍"

Bob R on May 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.

"Great job will use them again 👍👍👍"

Bob R on May 2025


All Services Management, LLC
9015 22 Mile Road
4.96(
32
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All Services Management, LLC
9015 22 Mile Road
4.96(
32
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

All Services Management, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Did a great job. Very happy with the work."

Donald J on September 2023

All Services Management, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Did a great job. Very happy with the work."

Donald J on September 2023


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JT Excavating, LLC
3921 Colstream Dr
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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JT Excavating, LLC
3921 Colstream Dr
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
54 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

JT Excavating, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

JT Excavating, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


The handyman
No reviews
The handyman
No reviews
1 years of experience

We offer general handyman services, landscaping & hard scaping, junk & debris removal and general services. We pride ourselves on honest & quality work. Get the job done right, we are a small business & just starting out on our own. Have years of experience in what we do!(,

We offer general handyman services, landscaping & hard scaping, junk & debris removal and general services. We pride ourselves on honest & quality work. Get the job done right, we are a small business & just starting out on our own. Have years of experience in what we do!(,



BME Excavating
51518 Industrial Dr. Suite D
No reviews
BME Excavating
51518 Industrial Dr. Suite D
No reviews
13 years of experience

BME Excavating offers concrete pouring, stone work, gravel work, septic fields, grading, excavating and more.

BME Excavating offers concrete pouring, stone work, gravel work, septic fields, grading, excavating and more.


Fischer's Contracting llc
100
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Fischer's Contracting llc
100
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

Fischers contracting LLC We specialize in earth moving, grading, footings for additions or new construction, slab on grade work, underground such as new sewer installation and sewer repairs as well as utilities , new , relocation , and EV charging stations

Fischers contracting LLC We specialize in earth moving, grading, footings for additions or new construction, slab on grade work, underground such as new sewer installation and sewer repairs as well as utilities , new , relocation , and EV charging stations


Buff flooring and maintenance llc
7600 Payne Ave
No reviews
Buff flooring and maintenance llc
7600 Payne Ave
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

I am a flooring installer and I own Buff Flooring and maintenance LLC. We do all types of flooring such as wood, laminate, vinyl and hardwood engineering. We also do driveways and water proofing installations around the house and inside the house (for floods, storms..etc) as well as snow removal. Our company cares about customers' satisfaction as is it our number one priority. We face problems with solutions and we do our work in a very professional way and during a short time at the same time. Our company has been in business for about four years now and we work as installers with The Home Depot as well. Buff Flooring and Maintenance will guarantee you full satisfaction along with professionalism and prices that works and satisfies everyone.

I am a flooring installer and I own Buff Flooring and maintenance LLC. We do all types of flooring such as wood, laminate, vinyl and hardwood engineering. We also do driveways and water proofing installations around the house and inside the house (for floods, storms..etc) as well as snow removal. Our company cares about customers' satisfaction as is it our number one priority. We face problems with solutions and we do our work in a very professional way and during a short time at the same time. Our company has been in business for about four years now and we work as installers with The Home Depot as well. Buff Flooring and Maintenance will guarantee you full satisfaction along with professionalism and prices that works and satisfies everyone.


Abj contracting
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Abj contracting
No reviews

We are a small contracting and sub contracting company out of Richmond Michigan that can handle anything you throw at us with more than 20 years experience.

We are a small contracting and sub contracting company out of Richmond Michigan that can handle anything you throw at us with more than 20 years experience.


Northwoods Mechanical
48 South Street
4.88(
8
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Northwoods Mechanical
48 South Street
4.88(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Northwoods Mechanical is your go-to residential and commercial HVAC expert in Ortonville MI. With our unmatched expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction, we are here to make your experience exceptional. Contact us today for all your HVAC needs.

"The team from Northwoods were fantastic. I was so impressed the first time they worked for me that I hired them for another project. They are thorough, on-time, fair on pricing, and take pride in their work. However most importantly to me, they are trust worthy. I’d feel comfortable giving them the keys to my home if I needed to."

Tom J on August 2023

Northwoods Mechanical is your go-to residential and commercial HVAC expert in Ortonville MI. With our unmatched expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction, we are here to make your experience exceptional. Contact us today for all your HVAC needs.

"The team from Northwoods were fantastic. I was so impressed the first time they worked for me that I hired them for another project. They are thorough, on-time, fair on pricing, and take pride in their work. However most importantly to me, they are trust worthy. I’d feel comfortable giving them the keys to my home if I needed to."

Tom J on August 2023

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Excavation services FAQs

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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