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Last update on April 28, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Sylvan Lake - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
41
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a ton of junk that I needed removed from the property from a previous tenant. I mean furniture, carpet, pad, just a mess of debris etc. They scheduled a time, showed up on time, extremely professional and removed everything I asked of them. So happy to have everything gone. The city wouldn’t take it. I was at a loss with no idea how to get rid of everything."
Penguin Team
Penguin Truck 1
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sylvan Lake, 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 Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike and Johnny did a great job! They gave a good quote and said they could start the following week. They did the job faster than quoted and were very meticulous with the details. They were even on their hands and knee wiping dust off our floors before they left each day. Already looking at hiring for another project we are working on!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+13

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Holly Dirt Diggers
Holly Dirt Diggers
4.0(
29
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quality work

"Great Company and extremely professionals."
Natural Hickory Flooring
Iron Scrolls
Streight Iron w/ Box Newel
Balcony Pic
Hickory Kitchen

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Dedicated Services
4.4(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Viviano installed an in ground basketball hoop for our son. He did it quickly and thoroughly! Very happy with the end result! :)"
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Mid landscape & draft
Finished garden fully decorated and ready to make everyone jealous!

+59

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Yard Works, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yard Works does fantastic work. They are detail-oriented, thoughtful and easy to work with! We had them install a concrete paver patio for us among other tasks in our garden and we are very happy with how it turned out. We look forward to having them help us with future projects!"
Response time1 hour
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Ready Dig Excavation
Ready Dig Excavation
3.6(
36
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ready Dig did a fantastic job with all the excavating we needed and the waterline replacement. Very happy!"
Sewer inatall
Triming catch basin to grade
Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Avatar for Mierzwa Construction
Mierzwa Construction
3.0(
22
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ben was right on time and extremely professional!!! He excavated after my house was torn down. My street was kept very clean and he communicated with me very well throughout the whole process. Highly recommend!!!!!!"
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Avatar for Elowsky Lawn Services
Elowsky Lawn Services
3.7(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Prompt. Friendly. Easily scheduled lawn aeration by text."
Raised patio
Raised patio
Raised patio
Raised patio
Raised patio

+24

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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. 

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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