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Mich-i-Gone Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Manchester, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

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Credit card accepted

"We had a large office in Farmington Hills and they came in and dismantled large equipment, cubicles and desks and hauled it all away in time for us to be able to clean the site and turn in the keys."
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Response time5 hrs
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Pool Busters
4.5(
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Serving Manchester, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The entire experience with Pool Busters was first rate-timely and quality performance of all aspects of the contract, done with a committed and caring attitude.  The project was started before the scheduled date, and was completed in approximately three working days, including all necessary clean-up.  I have been dealing with contractors of all types in my profession for more than fifty years, and this was one of my very best experiences.
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Kosmet Construction
5.0(
3
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Serving Manchester, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job I had this company do was excellent this company showed attention to detail High work ethic an overall a very good experience i would highly recommend this company for grading, land clearing,excavation Etc."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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EMPIRE EXCAVATION & TRUCKING LLC
New to Angi

Serving Manchester, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

EMPIRE EXCAVATION & TRUCKING LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and\ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide\nour employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Response time2 days
Kenyon Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Manchester, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Kenyon Excavation 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.

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FAQs for excavation projects in Manchester, MI

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.

The Manchester, MI homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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