Service
Excavating
Site work, drainage, and grading done carefully around your home or cottage.
Service details
Excavating
From small drainage fixes to larger grading and site work, we bring the right equipment and a careful touch so your property is ready for whatever you are planning next.
Why this service works well for our clients
- Experienced operators who understand working around existing structures and landscaping
- Practical solutions for drainage, access, and grades
- Ability to coordinate with landscaping, lawncare, and snow services
Types of excavating work we handle
Most of our excavating work is tied to improving how a property drains, functions, or is accessed. We focus on the right size equipment and a tidy jobsite.
- Driveway prep, reshaping, and gravel work
- Drainage improvements around homes and cottages
- Light grading for patios, walkways, and outdoor living areas
- Selective digging for landscape beds and plantings
How we approach excavating projects
We walk the site with you, talk through the problem you are trying to solve, and outline a plan that respects your budget and existing improvements.
- On-site review of drainage and grade issues
- Clear explanation of options before work begins
- Attention to protecting existing trees, lawns, and hardscapes
- Final grading that prepares the site for the next phase of work
Our process
How our excavating process works
From first conversation through completion, here is what to expect when you work with Keller.
- 1
Initial call and project overview
We start with a conversation about the issue you are trying to solve—drainage, access, grading, or prep for a future project—and talk through budget, timing, and constraints around your home or cottage.
- 2
On-site walk-through and site review
On our first visit we walk the site with you, looking at grades, drainage paths, existing structures, trees, and access for equipment so we understand both the problem and the limitations of the property.
- 3
Plan, scope, and clear proposal
We outline a practical plan for how to tackle the work, what equipment we will use, and how we will protect existing landscaping and hardscapes. You receive a straightforward proposal so you know what is included.
- 4
Scheduling and preparation
Once you approve the plan, we schedule the work, confirm access points, and coordinate any related services like drainage improvements, landscaping, or turf repairs so everyone is on the same page.
- 5
Excavation, cleanup, and next steps
Our operators complete the excavating work, keeping the jobsite as tidy as possible and shaping grades to prepare for whatever comes next. We walk the project with you at the end and discuss any follow-up work that may be helpful.
Service area
Serving Harbor Springs and nearby Northern Michigan communities
We regularly work in Harbor Springs, Cross Village, Alanson, Burt Lake, Petoskey, Walloon Lake, and Charlevoix, along with many nearby towns across Northern Michigan. If you do not see your community listed, reach out and we can confirm whether we currently service your area.
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