Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Rochester, MI

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Rochester, MI?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY ROCHESTER, MI HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.3
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon25
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Rochester

Avatar for Pelkey Services
Pelkey Services
5.0(
20
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Pelkey Services is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!\nWe specialize in -\nSewer Drain Cleaning,\nSewer Water Jetting,\nCamera Inspection,\nSewer Repair,\nPlumbing Maintenance Repair,\nNew Sewer & Water Installation, \nSeptic Services,\nSite Development, \nConcrete & Asphalt Repair &\nSeal Coating.\nWe guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! \n\nCall or click for your estimate today!

Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
Avatar for Exquisite Touch
Exquisite Touch
4.4(
24
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Hello, Here at Exquisite Touch we specialize in Kitchen, bathroom and home remodeling, painting, plumbing, electrical, cement, tree removal, power washing, and many handyman services. We are confident that you will be more than satisfied with our work. Over 20 years of experience.

Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Bathroom remodel
Remodel
Handymen Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+26

Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for MiScape
MiScape
5.0(
24
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

MiScape LLC is a local, family owned full-service contractor that is happy to help with any of your landscaping projects. We are licensed and certified professionals that rely on the industry BEST practices to deliver you the product you deserve. We specialize in custom landscape design, brick pavers/retaining walls, sod installation and more.

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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
30
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n

Penguin Team
Penguin Truck 1
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Xtreme Excavation & Grading
Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
6
)
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
Avatar for New Image Lawn
New Image Lawn
5.0(
15
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n\n

Previous Work
Previous Work
Previous Work
Previous Work
Previous Work

+33

Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Browning Family Landscaping & Lawn Care -
Browning Family Landscaping & Lawn Care -
4.3(
51
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Browning Family Landscaping & Construction LLC, is here for all of your home improvement needs. We pride ourselves on taking our time to do the job right and to the highest standard of quality every time. We want to make sure when you hire us, that you are 100% satisfied. Although we are very thorough, we are fast and efficient. Call us today.

Simple Flowerbed Design
Simple flowerbed
Simple flowerbed
Retainer wall
Ratainer Wall

+28

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Monty Home Solutions L.L.C.
Monty Home Solutions L.L.C.
4.6(
26
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

Living Room Before
Kitchen & Living Room Before
Hallway Before
Bedroom Before
Guest Bathroom Before

+9

Response time3 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Holly Dirt Diggers
Holly Dirt Diggers
4.2(
27
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quality work

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n\nWe have large equipment and will need to be able to get this equipment where you are needing the work done. \n\nInvolves moving large amounts of soil, often with machinery like bulldozers or Bobcats, to establish the main, intended, or required slope.\n\nOur minimum fee is $500.

Natural Hickory Flooring
Iron Scrolls
Streight Iron w/ Box Newel
Balcony Pic
Hickory Kitchen

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
All Services Management, LLC
5.0(
32
)
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, 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.

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 251
Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The Rochester, MI homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.