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Avatar for Exquisite Touch
Exquisite Touch
4.4(
26
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Royal Oak, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The best service and Jason was very knowledgeable about plumbing services and repairs. Thank you for your help. Mechelle"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Bathroom remodel
Remodel
Handymen Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+26

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

Serving Royal Oak, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was excellent!! *chef’s kiss* My front shrubs were manicured perfectly and they completed a border around my trees."
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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
33
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Royal Oak, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a deck project with a bunch of leftover debris. It was all cleaned up beautifully! Workers were not only efficient but very pleasant!"
Penguin Team
Penguin Truck 1
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
31 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 Royal Oak, 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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Allor Contracting
5.0(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Royal Oak, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Complete bathroom remodel in 6 days! Great work, fair price. They were clean and in fact cleaned up at the end of each day to minimize the overall mess impact which was truly appreciated. Knowledgeable and offered creative ideas that we were able to use. Accessible as well after hours. They will be our go to for any future projects. Five stars!!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+13

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Monty Home Solutions L.L.C.
4.6(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Royal Oak, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had my whole kitchen remodeled. They do awesome tiles and beautiful work. Installed a hood fan over stove. Great people!!! Decent prices. Easy to work with. 100% trust in their help. Extremely helpful."
Living Room Before
Kitchen & Living Room Before
Hallway Before
Bedroom Before
Guest Bathroom Before

+9

Response time3 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Jajuan geo llc
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Royal Oak, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Came out got the job done like a professional respectful 100% satisfied"
Wooden gate
Wooden gate
Cement stairs
Cement stairs
Wood fence

+2

97 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GreenTHUMB Lawn and Landscape
4.7(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Royal Oak, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have never had the privilege to work with such an amazing company. Iâ m 100% satisfied. They are so tuned in to what you are saying. They are very knowledgeable,very easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Very clean workers,very respectful, There is not one thing I would of changed. They all have wonderful personalities , great sense of humor, and very hard and dedicated workers."
Response time11 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

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