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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Southfield - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Kensington Contracting, LLC
Kensington Contracting, LLC
4.3(
180
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Southfield, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They removed 3 very large trees and ground up the stumps in a day and a half and cleaned up after themselves at a very completive price. Don't be fooled by the company name, these guys are pros and dropped these 3 trees in a very tight space without any property damage. Would look to these guys first for any further tree trimming/removal needs."
Commerce MI
Monster Willow
Storm Damage
Commerce MI
Monster Willow

+53

Response time1 day
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Xtreme Excavation & Grading
Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
6
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Southfield, 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"
Avatar for Allor Contracting
Allor Contracting
5.0(
8
)
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Southfield, 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

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Monty Home Solutions L.L.C.
Monty Home Solutions L.L.C.
4.6(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Southfield, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Avatar for GreenTHUMB Lawn and Landscape
GreenTHUMB Lawn and Landscape
4.7(
8
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Southfield, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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