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Avatar for 5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5.0(
25
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Trenton, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"A reliable good guy with a dump trailer that leveled and laid down new gravel on 275 foot driveway, yanked out 3-4 inch trees root and all and laid down stone so my garden didn't flood this spring. I also saw him taking multiple trailer loads of junk from neighbors house. ð ³"
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+2

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RPM Excavation, LLC
4.2(
156
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Trenton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Customer service with this company was exceptional, this company goes above and beyond. Was very pleased with their work with their workers and with the owner of the company, I couldn’t have asked for a better company would highly recommend them to anyone who is in need of any excavation work."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Exquisite Touch
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Trenton, 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%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Trenton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very hospitable, reasonably priced, would definitely hire them again!"
Penguin Team
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
3.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Trenton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They return calls and show up when they say they will. Very professional."
Custom Raised Outdoor Living Area
Landscapes and Softscapes
Softscape with Custom Lighting Accents (Rear)
Raised Outdoor Living Area
English Garden (Semi-Formal)

+70

Response time3 days
117 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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LMB Landscaping & Construction Company
3.5(
46
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Trenton, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job and completed all tasks."
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+9

Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.
3.2(
65
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Trenton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work, well trained, always someone in charge"
Patio
Response time3 days
Response rate98%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Construction and Paving
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Trenton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had large sections of asphalt removed and replaced. Great work. Workers cleaned up great after job was completed."
Response time8 hrs
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CWA Property Maintenance LLC
3.7(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Trenton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Richard and his one employee were very great people did excellent work. We're very clean and proper. Would recommend his company to anybody."
Concrete porch installation
Concrete walkway installation
Concrete step installation
Concrete porch installation
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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.

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.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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