Top questions to ask before hiring an excavation contractor

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Alpena Excavation Contractors

Can I browse unscreened Excavation Contractors in Alpena?

We do our best to screen all of our excavation contractors. However, there are still some excavation contractor professionals in Alpena that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Alpena or MI. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering excavation services:

  • Valley Excavating:
    • Services Offered: Excavation Contractors
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Little Finger Excavating:
    • Services Offered: Excavation Contractors
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Neal A Sweebe Inc:
    • Services Offered: Excavation Contractors
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

How do I know I am getting a fair price for Excavation Services work in Alpena?

Every Excavation Services job has different requirements. Remember that the price will differ depending on the scope of your project. However, that doesn't mean you have to go in blind. Check out our tips for getting a fair price for Alpena work from Excavation Contractorsbelow:

  • Talk to a few different Excavation Contractors and ask for quotes to compare. We have around 50 professionals and companies in Alpena for you to compare.
  • Before contacting a company, check out the ratings and reviews from previous customers to learn what others have paid, how long the Excavation Contractors took on the job, and how satisfied they were.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Excavation Contractor projects in Alpena?

Every project differs, but you should ask any excavation contractor for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any excavation services work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for excavation contractors to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your excavation contractor project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the excavation contractor to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.

Latest projects near Alpena

Recent projects booked on Porch
Alpena 49707
Land Clearing
Start Date
Within a month
Land clearing service needed
I need a variety of land clearing services
Land clearing project purpose
Preparation for new construction
Size of area that needs to be cleared
5,000-10,000 sq ft
Land clearing services needed
Tree removal, Stump removal, Small tree and brush removal
Land area topography
Slight slope