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Demolition Excavation in Utica, MI

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The job

What demolition excavation usually includes

  • Confirmation that utilities are disconnected and capped
  • MISS DIG 811 ticket placed before digging
  • Breaking and removing basement walls, footings and slabs
  • Sorting concrete, brick and debris for disposal or recycling
  • Clean fill placed in layers and compacted
  • Final grade, topsoil and seed or a build ready pad
  • Street and sidewalk cleanup from truck traffic
Price

What drives the cost of demolition excavation in Utica

  • Size and depth of the basement or foundation
  • Amount of concrete, rubble and debris to haul
  • Disposal fees and recycling options
  • Volume of clean fill and topsoil to import
  • Compaction testing if a new foundation will follow
  • Access for breakers, excavators and trucks
  • Hazardous materials found that need special handling
  • The age of the home: the typical Utica home was built around 1976, so older materials, lead-safe rules and hidden damage can add time

Before you hire in Utica

Lead-safe work rules apply to most homes

The typical home in Utica was built around 1976. Painting, window, siding and remodeling work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must follow the EPA lead-safe (RRP) rule. Ask any contractor for their RRP certification before work starts.

Mid-century and newer systems

Most homes here date from 1976 or later. Original furnaces, water heaters and roofs from that era are well past their service life, so replacement planning matters more than repair.

Permits: check with the Utica building department before work starts.

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How to compare demolition excavation quotes

  • Ask whether the quote covers full foundation removal or only to a set depth.
  • Confirm what fill material they use and how it is compacted.
  • Ask where concrete and debris will be taken.
  • Confirm who pulls the demolition and right-of-way permits.
  • Check the LARA license and ask for proof of insurance.

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Demolition Excavation in Utica: FAQ

Usually yes, if a new foundation goes in the same spot. Rubble filled basements settle and cannot support a new footing.
Local rules vary and buried rubble causes settling. Many jobs require clean fill, so confirm with the local building department.
Old aerial photos, city records and test holes with an excavator can show it. Ask the contractor to dig a few test pits before quoting.
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It depends on the scope. Ask the Utica building department, and expect a licensed contractor to pull any permit the job needs.

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