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RPM Excavation, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Whitmore Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They showed up exactly on time and did a speedy and thorough job hauling away many piles of yard debris that was too heavy for regular trash pick up. Professional. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Excavation and Demolition
5.0(
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Serving Whitmore Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"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."
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+34

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mid Michigan Excavation LLC
4.5(
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Serving Whitmore Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mid michigan excavation takes pride in there work. They cleared 10 acres of land and brought in 7 yards of stone for my driveway. I'm very pleased with the work that was done and was achieved in a timely manner."
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+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wicked Construction Services
4.7(
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Serving Whitmore Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job of removing an old fence and installing a 6' wooden fence around my backyard including a large double gate by my driveway. They were prompt and professional throughout and their crew were all very nice and polite while working through some brutally hot days. They also made the extra effort to check with my neighbors and tried hard to make sure they were good with what was happening as well. When there were some obstacles such as what we think may have been the remains of an old stone wall and even a boulder buried along the property line, they found a way to make it work which I really appreciated. I would hire them again and will be reaching out to them in the future as I figure out what other projects need to be done!"
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+97

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Revive Development Land Services, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Whitmore 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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FAQs for excavation projects in Whitmore 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.

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