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Avatar for Xtreme Excavation & Grading
Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Rochester, 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"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New Image Lawn
5.0(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They came out and ground stumps from removed arborvitae, placed new weed barrier and border, replaced lava rock and planted new bushes. Were fast, friendly, professional and I am already getting compliments on how nice it looks."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Monty Home Solutions L.L.C.
4.6(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great and prompt service. We hired them for a yard cleanup of a densely wooded area. Very responsive, showed up on time, friendly great value. We will definitely use Monty Home Solutions again. Highly recommend!"
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+9

Response time3 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
All Services Management, LLC
5.0(
32
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"All Services Management was first class right from the start. They were super fast on coming out to spec the job and give us a written estimate. The job was approved and the whole crew was out on time and on the promised date within a week of first meeting Sean, the manager. They were quick, clean, polite, and knew what they were doing. They were considerate of our neighbors by keeping the debris field in check, didnâ t blast music, never swore, and didnâ t block driveways. They cleaned up the street and driveway with brooms and a blower as if nothing had even been under construction at all. The very big job was done in a day and a half. Faster then we expected by far! We even modified it on the 2nd morning and they jumped on the change without a pause in the action. I would highly recommend this company!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Star Landscaping Enterprises, Inc.
3.7(
70
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Came to quote the job when he said he would, then came and did the job the day he said. Jason did a great job and went over and above, not only removing the concrete but filling the areas in with dirt, planting seed and covering it with straw. Cleaned up the area and the street after he finished and hauled the concrete away."
Response time7 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

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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