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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 Willis, 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%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mich-i-Gone Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
52
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Willis, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Perfect gentlemen Very helpful I would give information about the company to others"
Misc jobs
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Jungle Java
Jungle Java

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Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
40
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Willis, 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
Penguin Truck 1
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Topiary Landscaping
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Willis, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Hello Washtenaw County,\n\nBorn and raised here, after working as a landscape professional for 4 years, I decided to enter the industry as an owner operator.\n\nI have a love of nature and transforming green spaces into livable, beautiful environments. \n\nThere is no job too big or too small. I specialize in paver patios, retaining walls, Grading and storm water Drainage. \n\nBut I can also offer planning, maintenance and Installation of any planter bed or backyard transformation you may desire. Everything from classic american design to zen gardenscapes, I can help you make it a reality.\n\nPlease feel free to reach out and get to know the kind of detailed work I can provide.\n\nhttps://topiarylandscaping.com/

Dated Paver Patio
Finished Patio
Finished Patio
Paving Over
First Course

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Bogi Farms, LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Willis, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Travis was polite and efficient. He took out a stump that was huge and knows how to handle equipment. Highly recommended Bogi Farms."
Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%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 Willis, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent price, polite hard working employees. Started and finished the job in the time frame discussed, despite excessive heat. Left after a full cleanup and giving tips on what to do to keeping my new lawn looking great."
Patio
Response time3 days
Response rate98%
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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 Willis, 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

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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