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North West Home Solutions, LLC
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Serving Vanderbilt, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"I was purchasing a pre- built portable storage shed and needed a foundation put in before it was delivered. I was able to be worked into the schedule and they did a fantastic job. The guys were professional and friendly. I would definitely hire them again."
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North West Home Solutions LLC
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Serving Vanderbilt, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"North West Home Solutions did Excellent Work on our home!! I am Very Pleased with their recent work on our roof! They did exactly what was needed. Our roof and chimney has been sealed off to stop the water damage and they have completely fixed our interior ceilings from the damage caused. I would Highly recommend them."
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Aspen Contracting Inc of Michigan
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Serving Vanderbilt, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Fantastic job! The guys arrived early, had the old roof off by lunch and the new one installed by the end of the work day, impressive to watch the work."
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Martin Land Improvement, Inc.
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Serving Vanderbilt, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were fantastic he called me right back after I call. Very prompt, always available, the question I had he got all the information we needed for putting the septic and over all electrical wires, he explained everything. Over all great business people and I was very satisfied with the work that he did. I will definitely use them again, he always explained the cost about financial."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

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