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*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Union Lake, MI is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

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Last update on December 03, 2025

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JT Excavating, LLC

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JT Excavating, LLC

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•Approved Pro
33 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

JT Excavating, 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.

JT Excavating, 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.

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Pelkey Services

4.92(
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Pelkey Services

4.92(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
438 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

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! We specialize in - Sewer Drain Cleaning, Sewer Water Jetting, Camera Inspection, Sewer Repair, Plumbing Maintenance Repair, New Sewer & Water Installation, Septic Services, Site Development, Concrete & Asphalt Repair & Seal Coating. We 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! Call or click for your estimate today!

"Absolutely great service! Very timely, efficient, and clean. Yes, I would hire again."

Tiye G on October 2024

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! We specialize in - Sewer Drain Cleaning, Sewer Water Jetting, Camera Inspection, Sewer Repair, Plumbing Maintenance Repair, New Sewer & Water Installation, Septic Services, Site Development, Concrete & Asphalt Repair & Seal Coating. We 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! Call or click for your estimate today!

"Absolutely great service! Very timely, efficient, and clean. Yes, I would hire again."

Tiye G on October 2024

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Mrs Michael Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians

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Mrs Michael Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians

3.45(
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Customers say: Super punctual
5 years of experience

Hi, I’m Mrs. Michael, and when you need something repaired, We wanna be your guy. Back when I was raising two babies, my husband and I started a plumbing company, an electrical company, AND a heating and air company. Mr. Michael is a genius with tools, but he did NOT enjoy running 3 big companies, so he asked me to do it. Turns out, I LOVE it!! I believe that if we make your problems disappear quick and easy, then when someone you know needs something repaired you’ll say: “I’ve got a guy! . . . Her name is Mrs. Michael.”

"I called Mrs.Michael plumbing and electrician on a Sunday and was told the service call would cost $129. However, I wasn?t informed that the $129 only covered the technician?s arrival. Once on-site, I was told diagnosing the issue would be an additional $450 ? and that price only covered two outlets, with anything else costing extra. I?ve rented homes for over 30 years, and I?ve never encountered such misleading pricing practices."

David T on October 2025

Hi, I’m Mrs. Michael, and when you need something repaired, We wanna be your guy. Back when I was raising two babies, my husband and I started a plumbing company, an electrical company, AND a heating and air company. Mr. Michael is a genius with tools, but he did NOT enjoy running 3 big companies, so he asked me to do it. Turns out, I LOVE it!! I believe that if we make your problems disappear quick and easy, then when someone you know needs something repaired you’ll say: “I’ve got a guy! . . . Her name is Mrs. Michael.”

"I called Mrs.Michael plumbing and electrician on a Sunday and was told the service call would cost $129. However, I wasn?t informed that the $129 only covered the technician?s arrival. Once on-site, I was told diagnosing the issue would be an additional $450 ? and that price only covered two outlets, with anything else costing extra. I?ve rented homes for over 30 years, and I?ve never encountered such misleading pricing practices."

David T on October 2025

Northwoods Mechanical

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Northwoods Mechanical

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Northwoods Mechanical is your go-to residential and commercial HVAC expert in Ortonville MI. With our unmatched expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction, we are here to make your experience exceptional. Contact us today for all your HVAC needs.

"The team from Northwoods were fantastic. I was so impressed the first time they worked for me that I hired them for another project. They are thorough, on-time, fair on pricing, and take pride in their work. However most importantly to me, they are trust worthy. I’d feel comfortable giving them the keys to my home if I needed to."

Tom J on August 2023

Northwoods Mechanical is your go-to residential and commercial HVAC expert in Ortonville MI. With our unmatched expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction, we are here to make your experience exceptional. Contact us today for all your HVAC needs.

"The team from Northwoods were fantastic. I was so impressed the first time they worked for me that I hired them for another project. They are thorough, on-time, fair on pricing, and take pride in their work. However most importantly to me, they are trust worthy. I’d feel comfortable giving them the keys to my home if I needed to."

Tom J on August 2023

Plumber Restoration

5.00(
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Plumber Restoration

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

When water invades your home, you need someone fast! With Plumber Restoration, you don’t have to search online or take a guess on which plumber is the best- or available. One call is all it takes to ensure you have an experienced, recommended plumber that will get to your home quickly- and affordably. We only recommend local plumbing services that we actually use and can vouch for. Click or call for a free estimate today!

"They did good work very polite and prompt."

Shri C on May 2020

When water invades your home, you need someone fast! With Plumber Restoration, you don’t have to search online or take a guess on which plumber is the best- or available. One call is all it takes to ensure you have an experienced, recommended plumber that will get to your home quickly- and affordably. We only recommend local plumbing services that we actually use and can vouch for. Click or call for a free estimate today!

"They did good work very polite and prompt."

Shri C on May 2020

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Deerbrook Construction Co.

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Deerbrook Construction Co.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a familiy owned and operated, licensed and insured business with over 30 years experience! Whether it is a small restoration project or a new, custom patio, we take great pride in what we do and the work shows! When it comes to standing out, of course its all about quality workmanship, but we take extra time on the details and clean up! We have always enjoyed the challenge of the work and seeing the expression on our customers faces when they see a completed project!

"Excellent work! Beautiful work! Professional! The team leaves the premises clean that you can’t tell someone had done anything at the end of each day. I am so happy with the siding."

Hope P on December 2022

We are a familiy owned and operated, licensed and insured business with over 30 years experience! Whether it is a small restoration project or a new, custom patio, we take great pride in what we do and the work shows! When it comes to standing out, of course its all about quality workmanship, but we take extra time on the details and clean up! We have always enjoyed the challenge of the work and seeing the expression on our customers faces when they see a completed project!

"Excellent work! Beautiful work! Professional! The team leaves the premises clean that you can’t tell someone had done anything at the end of each day. I am so happy with the siding."

Hope P on December 2022

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Kensington Contracting, LLC

5.00(
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Kensington Contracting, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Kensington Contracting LLC has years of serving our areas commercial and residential customers with quality Landscaping , Snow removal and Tree Services at a fair price. Being owner and operator love waking up every morning to figure out a solution to our clients demands and working with the crews to fulfill them.

"Wonderful service. Arrived exactly as promised for estimate and for work. They have expert employees and all the heavy equipment needed to complete the jobs."

Barbara H on May 2024

Kensington Contracting LLC has years of serving our areas commercial and residential customers with quality Landscaping , Snow removal and Tree Services at a fair price. Being owner and operator love waking up every morning to figure out a solution to our clients demands and working with the crews to fulfill them.

"Wonderful service. Arrived exactly as promised for estimate and for work. They have expert employees and all the heavy equipment needed to complete the jobs."

Barbara H on May 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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