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 Houghton Lake Excavation Contractors

Who should I hire if I need Excavation Services in Houghton Lake?

Right now there are about 50 companies in and around Houghton Lake ready to help you with your excavation services project.

    Below we've listed a few of the top Excavation Contractors on Porch:

    • Bodrie Trenching Inc
      • Pete's Contracting Inc.
        • Northern Dumpster Rental

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

          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.

          Can I browse unscreened Excavation Contractors in Houghton Lake?

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

          • Ward Walcutt Sand & Gravel:
            • Services Offered: Excavation Contractors
            • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
          • Arden Shell Trucking:
            • Services Offered: Excavation Contractors
            • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
          • Beaver Trucking:
            • Services Offered: Excavation Contractors
            • BBB Rating: NR
            • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive