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Rough to Ready Grading
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Serving Whitehall, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Allen with Rough and Ready was very professional, the work was completed per our agreement and very satisfied."
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We provide reliable handyman services and outdoor improvement solutions with a focus on quality, efficiency, and long-term results. From small repairs and property cleanups to grading, drainage, and backyard upgrades, we help homeowners get their projects done right without the hassle.\nOur work covers a wide range of services including yard cleanups, tree trimming, light demolition, power washing, and general handyman tasks. We also specialize in outdoor projects like patio prep, leveling, and landscape improvements—helping turn everyday spaces into functional, usable backyards.\nWe take a practical, construction-focused approach to every job. That means showing up on time, communicating clearly, and doing the work properly the first time. Whether it’s a quick fix or a larger outdoor project, we aim to deliver results that last.\nHomeowners choose us because we’re dependable, straightforward, and focused on getting the job done right—no shortcuts, no surprises.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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. 

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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.

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