About Dearborn Excavation Group
How Dearborn Excavation Group approaches earthwork in Dearborn, MI, and what to expect from your first call through the finished dig.
How we work
Dearborn Excavation Group focuses on residential and light-commercial earthwork in Dearborn and the surrounding communities. That means the digging, grading, clearing, and drainage work that has to happen before, during, and sometimes after a building project — the parts of a job that decide whether everything above them stays level, dry, and stable.
Our approach starts with the ground. Southeast Michigan's glacial soils and high moisture mean no two lots dig the same, so we look at the site, the slope, and where water goes before quoting an approach. We would rather tell you a job needs pumping, shoring, or a drainage fix up front than surprise you halfway through the dig.
What to expect when you call
The process is straightforward, and we keep you informed at each stage.
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You describe the project
Tell us what you want to grade, clear, trench, or excavate, where it is, and any deadlines. Basic details about access and standing water help us plan.
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We look at the site
For most jobs we visit to check soil, slope, drainage, and how equipment can reach the work area. This is when the real scope becomes clear.
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You get a plan and estimate
We explain the approach in plain terms — what gets dug, how deep, how spoil and water are handled, and what drives the cost — so you can decide before work starts.
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We do the work and clean up
We coordinate utility locating, complete the excavation or grading, backfill and compact where needed, and leave the site graded and tidy.
Straightforward, local, and grounded in the conditions here
We do not oversell. Some drainage problems are solved with grading rather than a big dig, and some lots are cheaper to clear at a different time of year. When that is the case, we say so. Our goal is earthwork that holds up through Dearborn's freeze-thaw cycles and wet seasons, not a quick job that fails the following spring.
If you are weighing a project, the contact page is the fastest way to reach us. You can also read how we handle specific work such as site grading and foundation excavation to get a sense of what your job might involve.
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle small residential jobs or only large sites?
We take on both. A single trench, a driveway, or a drainage fix is as welcome as a full lot grade. Tell us the scope and we will let you know how we would approach it.
Will you visit my property before quoting?
For most excavation and grading work, yes. Soil, slope, and drainage vary too much across Dearborn to quote accurately without seeing the site.
Do you take care of utility locating?
We coordinate the required MISS DIG 811 utility locate before any digging, and plan the excavation around the marks once utilities are flagged.
Talk to someone about your job
Call to describe the problem and get a quote for work in Dearborn, MI.