Experienced operators, reliable equipment
Excavating & Waterfront Site Work
Clearing, grading, trenching, ponds and waterfront digging, done right with experienced operators and machines like our Komatsu PC200-8.
- Land clearing & site prep
- Grading, trenching & foundations
- Ponds, basins & drainage
- Waterfront digging near seawalls
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No obligation. A real expert follows up.
- β Honest advice, with cheaper options if there are any
- β Clear written price
- β Permits handled for you
Since 2013
serving West Michigan from Fruitport
200,000
cubic yards dredged on one lake job
40+ yrs
team experience on Great Lakes waters
100%
of permits handled for you
Excavation Services
Good construction starts with good dirt work. We shape your site to the exact grades you need, on land and right at the water's edge.
We handle:
- βLand clearing and site preparation
- βGrading and leveling for drainage, pads and driveways
- βTrenching for utilities, water lines and drainage
- βPond and retention basin digging and cleanout
- βFoundations, footings and small demolition
- βWaterfront excavation tied to seawalls and shoreline work

How it works
Our Excavating & Site Work Process
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1
Site evaluation
We walk the site, check soils and access, and confirm what you need.
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2
Plan & permits
Earth changes within 500 ft of water, or over 1 acre, need a soil erosion permit. We handle it.
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3
Dig & grade
Experienced operators work to your grades and specs.
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4
Restore
Erosion controls, final grading and cleanup.
By the Numbers
PC200-8
Komatsu excavator in our fleet
500 ft
earth changes this close to water need a soil erosion permit
1 acre+
disturbance also triggers a permit
Waterfront
digging is our specialty
Working near water?
Get the free Michigan Waterfront Permit Checklist so you know which soil erosion and state permits apply.
Excavating & Site Work FAQ
Do I need a soil erosion permit?
In Michigan, earth changes within 500 feet of a lake or stream, or that disturb an acre or more, need a Part 91 soil erosion permit from your county or city agency. We handle it.
Can you dig a new pond?
Yes. We excavate new ponds, retention basins and sediment basins, and maintain existing ones.
Do you take smaller jobs?
Yes. Give us a call. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you.
Can you work right at the shoreline?
Yes. Waterfront excavation tied to seawalls and shoreline protection is our specialty.
Ready to Talk About Your Excavating & Site Work Project?
Free estimate. Honest advice. Permits handled.