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Yost Site Services, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We couldn’t be more pleased with how the shed foundation installation went. Aaron and Team were professional from appraisal through execution. Would definitely recommend Yost Site Services to anyone looking for quality work at a competitive price."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Revive Development Land Services, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeff and his team did an excellent job clearing our 3 acres of buck thorn and scrub. They were efficient and completed everything we discussed. Would highly recommend this company for any land improvements and/or clearing as they did an excellent job!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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WHITE WOLF LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Alan did a great job clearing out my 2 acre lot. It was full of hardwoods and his forestry mulcher got the job done. He also created me a custom motocross and supercross track on my lot. Totally recommend"
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Buckwood Builders
4.8(
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Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Buckwood Builders did an excellent job on my deck. The crew was responsive, professional, and took great pride in their work. The project was very cost effective and I would definitely recommend Buckwood Builders for any projects you have. We will be using them again for other home improvements."
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FAQs for excavation projects in Ottawa Lake, 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 Ottawa Lake, MI homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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