Serving Kaleva, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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Offers commercial services
"I left a message online, and he got back to me promptly and cleared the driveway of snow. It all was surprisingly easy."
Serving Kaleva, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1983
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"Mark was professional and skilled. He got the job done quickly and efficiently and his prices are fair. He was friendly and on time. I definitely recommend him for any excavating job you need done. My property looks beautiful! Will keep him in mind for any future work I need done, big or small. Thanks a lot, Mark’s Excavating!"
Serving Kaleva, MI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
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Emergency services offered
"Tree service was done. Job was fully completed and done as requested. Fee was resonable. We would use them again."
Serving Kaleva, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Offers commercial services
"Brian Moore did a great job. He was on time and he met the needs of my job. He charged a fair price. I would hire him again, without a question."
Serving Kaleva, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
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Credit card accepted
"Very knowledgeable. Very hardworking. Workers like this are not easy to find. I was extremely pleased after having been in the landscape business myself for 22 years they did it exactly as I pictured. Very hard to find someone who will do this type of work correctly."
Serving Kaleva, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"They have been very responsive to ongoing flooding into our crawl space from high Lake Michigan waters and our lake outlet being plugged frequently. Still a work in progress as conditions change. We are not at our cottage and trust them to be our watch dog and keep us out of harm's way."
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Serving Kaleva, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
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Emergency services offered
"They did a really great job, very professional."
Serving Kaleva, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent company with a fantastic work ethic and great communication!!"
Serving Kaleva, 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."
Serving Kaleva, MI and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
Grand Rapids Excavation Services is a locally owned excavation contractor serving Grand Rapids and the surrounding West Michigan area. We specialize in residential and commercial excavation services including site preparation, grading, trenching, foundation excavation, utility work, drainage solutions, and land clearing.\n\nOur experienced team uses modern equipment to complete projects efficiently, safely, and on schedule. Whether you need small residential excavation or larger commercial site work, we are committed to clear communication, quality workmanship, and dependable results. Free estimates are available, and we welcome both residential and commercial projects.
Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.
When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.
Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.
If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.
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