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RPM Excavation, LLC
4.3(
143
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Serving Milan, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had our sewage line collapse back in October and the company that replaced the line tore up our yard pretty hard. We hired RPM Excavation, LLC after getting a couple of quotes. They were not the least expensive but we're easy to work with and even came down to match the other price we had gotten. Matt was fantastic to work with. After they did the main grading, they had ended up leaving pretty big tracks in our yard. We called Matt because we didn't really have time to wait for it to pop back up as we were selling our house. He sent someone out to grade the tracks and we are super pleased with the end result. All around a great experience! Highly reccomend these guys!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bogi Farms, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Milan, 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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Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
22
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Serving Milan, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience! Such an easy process from start to finish! Came out and gave affordable and more than fair quote and did the job same day!! Went above and beyond."
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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clog-Busters Sewer & Drain Services LLC
5.0(
26
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Serving Milan, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Credit card accepted

"We had some sewage back up into our basement sink on a Saturday morning. I called Clog Busters based on their Angie’s List reviews. They didn’t have a crew available on the weekend, but were available on the following Monday. The crew did a great job explaining the problem and finding a solution for me. Great customer service and they earned their money working in some frigid and snowy weather. I hope to never have another sewer backup, but if I do, I will call Clog Busters."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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NGU DRAIN CLEANING
4.6(
49
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Serving Milan, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jay Brown was here on 07/21/23 to replace my 70 year old copper nat gas line from my 19 year old dryer & put in a new gas shut off valve. He did a masterful job of connecting new black pipe from where it splits to the meter on the right to the hot water heater on the left. I watched how proficient he is by cutting pipes & connecting them around 15 ft width & then around a shorter pipe which then connects to the yellow multiple sized plug for any type of dryer you get. I must say that the job looks perfect doesn’t leak & it was fairly priced. I would highly recommend him to do this job because it is dealing w/ combustible nat gas & since he has done many of these over the years he knows how to do it correctly & safely. Now that my nat gas line is up to code, all I have to do is wait till my new dryer arrives soon so it will be installed. I would highly recommend Jay Brown for his professionalism & his willingness to answer any ?’s you have. I now have a plumber I can count on!"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Pool Busters
4.5(
17
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Serving Milan, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were originally scheduled for an early December job, but a slot opened and we were inserted two months earlier. Doug and his crew showed up early in the morning on the first day to drain the pool and begin tearing down the safety fence, removing accessories and making way for the machinery to gain access to the pool area. Once everything was cleared, a bobcat and a backhoe were used to remove the concrete and break up the marcite as necessary to meet code. All waste and concrete remnants were hauled away. Day two involved filling the pool after approval by the town inspector, then putting down topsoil and seeding the area. The entire job was completed in two days. Now, three weeks later, the seed is sprouting with an expectation that the lawn will establish well next spring. All in all, it seems that Pool Busters did a great job! The final proof will be seeing how much the pool area settles after the winter season. So far, so good after a couple of saturating rains."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Milan, 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.

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