Site Preparation, Foundations, & Basement Excavation Services
Set up your new construction project for success.
Site prep is one of the most important steps of any residential or commercial project. Hiring the right team is one of the first things you can do to ensure the process goes smoothly. Top Notch Pros operates in the Grand Rapids area and throughout West Michigan, with over 15 years of excavating experience. We’ll treat your property like our own, leaving a clean job site and a high-quality finished product.
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Site Preparation
Prep your residential or commercial construction site for building projects of any size. As site preparation contractors, we own and operate our own equipment and are knowledgeable and experienced with many different project types. We set up your construction projects by creating a stable and safe site that’s foundation-ready.
Site Prep Includes:
Land Clearing
Removal of trees, vegetation, debris, stumps, roots, and rocks from the construction site.
Demolition
Teardown of existing structures, buildings, or old foundations.
Grading
Reshaping, smoothing, or sloping of the site to a certain level, including proper drainage and removal/addition of soil or fill material where needed.
Excavation
Digging, trenching, or scraping away soil or rock to create space for foundations and utilities.
Excavation for Foundations
Once your site is cleared and prepared for construction, it’s time for our foundation dig-out services. Equipped with heavy equipment, we’ll help remove any dirt, rocks, and debris and dig out trenches to make room for your foundation and utilities.
Basement Excavation
Want to build a basement in your new home? We offer basement dig services in addition to foundation excavation. With years of experience and the heavy equipment required to help you dig out and prepare your basement for construction, you can trust us to get the job done right the first time. Read more about digging out a basement.
Get an Estimate on Excavation Services with Top Notch Pros.
We work with homeowners, general contractors, and developers to set both residential and commercial projects up for success. Get pricing on your excavation project today.
About Top Notch Pros
Top Notch Pros is a top-rated, trusted Michigan-based excavation company specializing in septic excavation and installation services in our West Michigan community for the past 15 years. We provide a range of services from site preparation to septic installation and aggregate supply.
We have over a decade of experience excavating in Michigan. We promise to take good care of both you and your property.
Our reputation speaks for itself! Our excavating services will never let you down.
You never have to worry about safety when you choose Top Notch Pros.
We have skid steers, excavators, trucks, trailers, and transportation to best meet all of your needs.
FAQs
How long does it take to prepare a site for construction?
Site preparation can take anywhere from 1-2 months to complete, depending on the size of the construction project, the amount of material that needs to be cleared, and whether it’s a commercial or residential build.
How deep to dig for a basement?
A typical residential basement depth is about 8 feet, in which 30 inches are above ground to accommodate windows. However, every build is different! Deeper basements are always an option.
How long does it take to dig down a basement?
Digging down a basement can take anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks. There are a lot of factors to determine the amount of time including the project size, the method used, and the complexity of the project.
