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Last update on July 13, 2024
Reviewed in July 2024
Request a quoteWent very well. Came out quick and did an estimate. Kept up with communication. Takes pride in his work. Highly recommend. Would definitely hire again
Reviewed in May 2024
Request a quoteEric and his team repaired my 1/2 mile long driveway with crushed asphalt. 3 months later after numerous rain events and a couple snow storms, freeze-thaw cycles, etc, it remains nearly perfect. Nice Job!
Reviewed in September 2014
Request a quoteIT WENT VERY WELL. IT WAS A TEDIOUS JOB. HIS CREW HAD TO CARRY OUT DIRT AND DEBREE FROM BASEMENT THROUGH SOME OF MY HOUSE AND CARRY IN STUFF TOO. THEY DID PUT DOWN RUNNERS AND WERE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE ANYTHING. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY RAIN IN MY BASEMENT AND WE'VE HAD SOME VERY HEAVY RAINS...
Reviewed in May 2020
Request a quoteHighly recommend! They did a great job for very competitive pricing. I had my concrete patio removed that was sinking and pitched towards the house along with regrading the entire backyard that had been tore up after adding an addition off the back of the house. Also had drainage lines installed...
Excavation pros in Howell
Subterra Solutions is a locally owned and operated company that provides high-quality excavation and land clearing services for residential and commercial clients in Montrose and surrounding areas. Whether you need to demolish a building, grade a site, clear a lot, or install a drainage system, we have the experience, equipment, and expertise to handle any project. We offer competitive pricing and estimates. Contact Subterra Solutions today to find out how we can help you with your next excavation or land clearing project.
"Went very well. Came out quick and did an estimate. Kept up with communication. Takes pride in his work. Highly recommend. Would definitely hire again"
shelly g on July 2024
Subterra Solutions is a locally owned and operated company that provides high-quality excavation and land clearing services for residential and commercial clients in Montrose and surrounding areas. Whether you need to demolish a building, grade a site, clear a lot, or install a drainage system, we have the experience, equipment, and expertise to handle any project. We offer competitive pricing and estimates. Contact Subterra Solutions today to find out how we can help you with your next excavation or land clearing project.
"Went very well. Came out quick and did an estimate. Kept up with communication. Takes pride in his work. Highly recommend. Would definitely hire again"
shelly g on July 2024
We are a pre-construction land clearing/forestry mulching team that will not only clear your property of brush, trees and stumps. We also do grading work,gravel,stone,crushed asphalt driveways.
"He kind of went the extra mile, once the work was done first it was very clean and then the next thing that stood out was he cared about my dogs not getting out of the fence and he fixed a little sense so they could not get out until the other work was complete. Also, he was very thorough and careful."
Rose J on April 2025
We are a pre-construction land clearing/forestry mulching team that will not only clear your property of brush, trees and stumps. We also do grading work,gravel,stone,crushed asphalt driveways.
"He kind of went the extra mile, once the work was done first it was very clean and then the next thing that stood out was he cared about my dogs not getting out of the fence and he fixed a little sense so they could not get out until the other work was complete. Also, he was very thorough and careful."
Rose J on April 2025
Knights Grading & Excavating - Your trusted excavating experts in Detroit. With a family-owned and operated business, we bring a personal touch to every project. Contact us today for all your excavation needs.
"Could not be happier. We had an issue with a septic system backup the day after Christmas. Bob Knight himself answered our emergency call in a few hours after we contacted his company. He spent all afternoon troubleshooting the issue and solved it."
Bruce A on December 2019
Knights Grading & Excavating - Your trusted excavating experts in Detroit. With a family-owned and operated business, we bring a personal touch to every project. Contact us today for all your excavation needs.
"Could not be happier. We had an issue with a septic system backup the day after Christmas. Bob Knight himself answered our emergency call in a few hours after we contacted his company. He spent all afternoon troubleshooting the issue and solved it."
Bruce A on December 2019
We are a full service commercial and residential excavation company with over 10 years of experience offering the following; Basement Excavation. Underground utility excavation; sewer and water lines Pond digging and maintenance. Site grading. Gravel driveway installation. Residential and commercial concrete installation and demolition. Residential and commercial asphalt installation and demolition. Full home and pool demolition. Septic system installation and replacement. Boulder retaining walls. Land clearing.
"Elite Excavation and Demo did a great job. Trey kept in constant communication and completed the work before the original estimated start date. Thanks, Trey, for your good work."
Willard Z on November 2024
We are a full service commercial and residential excavation company with over 10 years of experience offering the following; Basement Excavation. Underground utility excavation; sewer and water lines Pond digging and maintenance. Site grading. Gravel driveway installation. Residential and commercial concrete installation and demolition. Residential and commercial asphalt installation and demolition. Full home and pool demolition. Septic system installation and replacement. Boulder retaining walls. Land clearing.
"Elite Excavation and Demo did a great job. Trey kept in constant communication and completed the work before the original estimated start date. Thanks, Trey, for your good work."
Willard Z on November 2024
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 HAD A LEAKY KITHEN DRAIN I STUMBLED UPON Mrs. Michael Plumbers ON THE INTERNET THE TECHNIAN ARRIVED AND PROCEEDED TO WORK AFTER ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR HE TOLD ME HE NEEDED TO INSTALL A DRAIN VALVE AFTER WORKING FOR ANOTHER 14 MINUTES HE STATED THAT THE WATER IS STILL LEAKING UNDER THE CRAWL SPACE AND WOULD HAVE TO MAKE A SECOND TRIP AND PROCEEDED TO HAND ME A 690.00 DOLLAR BILL FOR 45 MINUTES OF WORK AND SOME PVC PIPE. i WAS SHOCKED BUT PAID THE BILL. JUST BEFORE HE WAS GETTING READY TO LEAVE MY FRIENDS PLUMBERS ASSISTANT SHOWED UP AND FIXED THE LEAK TOTALLY EVEN UNDER THE CRAWL SPACE AND ONLY CHARGED ME 65.00 PARTS AND LABOR. MY ADVICE ? IF YOU WANT TO GET TOTALLY RIPPED OFF AND PAY OUTLANDISH FEES FOR A PLUMBING JOB THAT WAS NOT EVEN FINISHED CALL MRS. MICHAELS"
Philip D on November 2024
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 HAD A LEAKY KITHEN DRAIN I STUMBLED UPON Mrs. Michael Plumbers ON THE INTERNET THE TECHNIAN ARRIVED AND PROCEEDED TO WORK AFTER ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR HE TOLD ME HE NEEDED TO INSTALL A DRAIN VALVE AFTER WORKING FOR ANOTHER 14 MINUTES HE STATED THAT THE WATER IS STILL LEAKING UNDER THE CRAWL SPACE AND WOULD HAVE TO MAKE A SECOND TRIP AND PROCEEDED TO HAND ME A 690.00 DOLLAR BILL FOR 45 MINUTES OF WORK AND SOME PVC PIPE. i WAS SHOCKED BUT PAID THE BILL. JUST BEFORE HE WAS GETTING READY TO LEAVE MY FRIENDS PLUMBERS ASSISTANT SHOWED UP AND FIXED THE LEAK TOTALLY EVEN UNDER THE CRAWL SPACE AND ONLY CHARGED ME 65.00 PARTS AND LABOR. MY ADVICE ? IF YOU WANT TO GET TOTALLY RIPPED OFF AND PAY OUTLANDISH FEES FOR A PLUMBING JOB THAT WAS NOT EVEN FINISHED CALL MRS. MICHAELS"
Philip D on November 2024
Esper's Rocky Ridge Services 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.
Esper's Rocky Ridge Services 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.
At Zach's Excavation we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"Beyond impressed with this company!!!! They went above and beyond what I was expecting and made my yard look incredible with the removal of several trees, stumps, and power raking my entire property ridding it completely of poison ivy and poison oak. I would HIGHLY recommend them."
Ryan M on June 2022
At Zach's Excavation we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"Beyond impressed with this company!!!! They went above and beyond what I was expecting and made my yard look incredible with the removal of several trees, stumps, and power raking my entire property ridding it completely of poison ivy and poison oak. I would HIGHLY recommend them."
Ryan M on June 2022
Make DeWeese & Associates your one stop shop for all your remodel and new construction needs. With our years of experience, quality craftsmanship, and use of only the best products, we take pride in being the best at what we do. From custom home builds, to room additions, there is no project too big or too small. So stop shopping around, and give us a call today, for your free estimate. Let us turn your project dreams into reality!
"Brett DeWeese and his contractors have been amazing! Brett kept us well informed of the contractors and when they would be out. The contractors were very professional and so helpful. DeWeese & Associates did an outstanding job on our basement/bath renovation and we plan on using them again to install an under deck drainage system/ceiling, so we can transform the space into a req room."
Heather C on June 2023
Make DeWeese & Associates your one stop shop for all your remodel and new construction needs. With our years of experience, quality craftsmanship, and use of only the best products, we take pride in being the best at what we do. From custom home builds, to room additions, there is no project too big or too small. So stop shopping around, and give us a call today, for your free estimate. Let us turn your project dreams into reality!
"Brett DeWeese and his contractors have been amazing! Brett kept us well informed of the contractors and when they would be out. The contractors were very professional and so helpful. DeWeese & Associates did an outstanding job on our basement/bath renovation and we plan on using them again to install an under deck drainage system/ceiling, so we can transform the space into a req room."
Heather C on June 2023
Locally owned and built Alliance is looking to make a positive difference for each customer and community. Alliance is dedicated to changing the interface between contractor and consumer through proving integrity and honesty. Consumers need to know they are getting a quality service at a competitive cost. With continuous communication there is no question we won't answer.
"We would recommend Alliance Ground Services to anyone. Jared & Kayla consulted with us on our project offering great thoughts and suggestions to enhance own ideas. Our project involved many different improvements and they met or exceeded our hopes on everything we asked for especially the retaining wall. Our project finished at the projected cost in a timely manner. I still enjoy seeing all the improvements Jared & Kayla made to our property."
michael h on March 2024
Locally owned and built Alliance is looking to make a positive difference for each customer and community. Alliance is dedicated to changing the interface between contractor and consumer through proving integrity and honesty. Consumers need to know they are getting a quality service at a competitive cost. With continuous communication there is no question we won't answer.
"We would recommend Alliance Ground Services to anyone. Jared & Kayla consulted with us on our project offering great thoughts and suggestions to enhance own ideas. Our project involved many different improvements and they met or exceeded our hopes on everything we asked for especially the retaining wall. Our project finished at the projected cost in a timely manner. I still enjoy seeing all the improvements Jared & Kayla made to our property."
michael h on March 2024
Priority One Contractors offers reasonable prices, and specializes in dirt work, driveways, grading, Sewer/ Storm Drain, Land Development, etc. We are located in Howell, Michigan, and we operate in all of Livingston, Oakland, and Wayne County. Priority One is a family based company who conducts themselves with the upmost professionalism along with being able to work with customers on a personal level.
Priority One Contractors offers reasonable prices, and specializes in dirt work, driveways, grading, Sewer/ Storm Drain, Land Development, etc. We are located in Howell, Michigan, and we operate in all of Livingston, Oakland, and Wayne County. Priority One is a family based company who conducts themselves with the upmost professionalism along with being able to work with customers on a personal level.
Excavation services FAQs
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
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