Excavation Contractors
All of the following pictures are from our projects.
Excavation
Site Work
We specialize in residential and small commercial excavation. For this Oakland Township project we installed a larger culvert along with a brook.
Land Shaping and Terraces
We developed a large outdoor venue at this 1930's mansion in Oakland Township. We created terraces with retaining walls along with road culverts, parking lot and more.
Site Excavation and Bulldozing
Our excavators and bull dozer can transform your property into beautiful slopes and functional drainage. We do basement digging and final grades. This particular job was a retention wall and grading for a beautiful swimming pool in Clarkston.
Drainage
Solutions
When required we can install drain systems that can handle your water problems. In many cases we can solve drainage issues on the surface with proper grading. This was a tricky residential project in Oakland Township where we solved a severe water management issue.
Right Sized Equipment Matters
Our equipment arsenal is ever improving. We have multiple machines and trucks to get the job done quickly. Our clients reap the benefits of a job done efficiently and correct.
Tree Stump
Removal
We have the right equipment to dig stumps when necessary. If you are considering a land shaping project you may want to skip the cost of stump grinding and have us "Dig em up". This particular stump was from a Rochester Hills grading project.
Gravel Driveway
Install & Grading
We provide gravel road and driveway services. This project in Oakland Township was for a new turnaround area. We added crushed limestone on top of fabric. In addition we harley raked the entire drive to elimate potholes.
Problem Solving,
Design & Integrate
This project required a commercial sized drain in a small space to handle torrential water issues. We built a Verti-Block retaining wall to house the drainage system. As Licensed Builders we are capable of pulling necessary permits as well.
Pond Cleanup
& Excavation
We cleaned up the edges of this pond in Oxford which had become overgrown with brush. The client was extremely happy with the results.
Concrete Slab Demolition
We can handle demolition and removal of concrete slabs. This project in Royal Oak was easily handled with our mid-sized excavator and tandem dump truck. We also installed 4" downspout drains and cut a new patio pad while we were on site.
Laser Assisted Excavation
We have on-board laser guidance for our excavators. This saves time and provides an accurate cut for footings and slopes. This was a Bloomfield Hills Project.
Brush Clearing
Services
For certain projects our brush clearing services are very helpful. We utilize our excavator thumb to pull brush out by the roots which can help with invasive species. Then we Harley Rake to grade and smooth the land. We made quick work of this project in Oxford.
Fence Row
Clearing
This clearing project in Ortonville worked out beautifully. There was about 300 feet of old farm fencerow and boulder rubble. We dug out the old row and regraded for a nice front yard. We also spread a few loads of asphalt millings and smoothed out their long driveway. The client was very pleased with the results.
Close Quarters Excavation
We have a couple sizes of rubber padded track excavators. The one in the picture has a zero tail swing which allows us to get close. This was a new home final grade project in Clarkston.
Waterfront Property Clearing
This was a large backyard full of falling trees and brush in Ortonville. We cleared it, set up a burn pile and graded it smooth.
Slope Grading
Our bulldozer comes in handy on almost every job. We had to set slopes on all four sides of this new construction. Once grades were good we buried downspout drains and spread topsoil.
Big Old Stump Removal
Sometimes it is better to dig them out and haul away. We had our tree cutting partners cut down several trees on this site. Then we dug and hauled them away.
Harley Rake
Services
Almost every project we do involves finishing with the Harley Rake. Our landscape finishing services include sprinklers, downspout drains, seed and sod.
Professional Excavation, Heavy Bulldozing & Site Prep Across North & West Oakland County
From precision basement digging to bulk land clearing, Always Sharp LLC brings high-production machinery to every job site, anchored by our advanced, laser-guided excavator technology and heavy crawler bulldozers. As licensed builders, we seamlessly coordinate your site preparation with our specialized engineered retaining wall installations and full-scale licensed septic system installations.
We guarantee code-compliant site development, massive high-capacity earth-moving, rapid acreage clearing, and permanent drainage infrastructure engineered specifically for Michigan’s soil conditions.
We proudly provide residential, agricultural, and commercial excavation and heavy bulldozing services to property owners throughout:
- Ortonville & Groveland Township: Local, family-owned site development, heavy bulldozer bulk land clearing, tree stump digging, brush removal, and precision basement or pole barn pad excavation.
- Clarkston & Independence Township: Bulk dirt moving, rough and finish structural grading, catch basin installations, concrete slab demolition, and premium gravel driveway stabilization.
- Oakland Township & Goodison: High-end estate land contouring, heavy bulldozer hill cuts, deep slope grading, custom pond excavations, and mass site development for luxury builds.
- Holly & Holly Township: Large acreage site clearing, fencerow and farm lane bulldozing, wooded lot thinning, outbuilding pad grading, and rural land preparation.
- White Lake Township: Waterfront property clearing, lakeside drainage corrections, bulk sand/topsoil shifting, pool excavations, and zero-tail-swing tight residential grading.
- Milford & Milford Township: Custom home site preparation, multi-tiered structural terracing, residential foundation digging, commercial storm drain infrastructure, and catch basin installs.
- Oxford & Addison Township: Heavy-duty land shaping, fencerow clearing, multi-tiered terracing, waterfront property clearing, and commercial-scale storm drain infrastructure.
- Lake Orion & Orion Township: Zero-tail-swing residential digging, dozer grading, downspout installations, surface drainage corrections, and complete Harley Rake lawn restoration.
Excavation, Bulldozing & Site Prep FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is the difference between your excavation and bulldozing services?
We deploy both specialized machine configurations based on the project scope. Our excavators use laser-guided precision for digging down (basements, footings, trenches, ponds, and foundations). For powerful horizontal earth-moving, bulk land clearing, stripping topsoil, pushing heavy debris, and carving out rough grades across large acreage, we deploy our heavy high-capacity crawler bulldozers to move material efficiently.
Will your heavy excavation and dozer equipment destroy my driveway or lawn?
For tight residential properties, lakefront lots, or finished spaces, Always Sharp LLC utilizes zero-tail-swing, rubber-padded track machinery designed to maneuver efficiently in narrow spaces without cracking your asphalt driveway or tearing up your side yard. For large acreage, agricultural land clearing, and bulk site preparation, we bring in our heavy steel-tracked crawler bulldozers to move massive volumes of material quickly and efficiently.
What is Harley Raking and when is it used?
A Harley Rake is a specialized tractor attachment that pulverizes hard soil, breaks up chunks of clay, removes rocks/debris, and cuts off high spots. Following our heavy excavation or bulldozer rough grading, we use the Harley Rake during the final finish-grading stage to create a perfectly smooth, flawless, ready-to-plant seedbed for lawn restoration or sod installation.
Please give us a call or fill out a Quote Request to get started on your "Always Sharp" project.
Lakefront Yard Grading & Storm Drain Installation in Clarkston, MI
"Had a yard on a lake raised and graded for proper drainage as well as a new storm drain system installed. Not only was the price substantially better than other quotes but the workmanship was above expectations. The attention to detail was top notch. Would absolutely recommend and use them again."— 5-Star Review | Clarkston, MI | Excavation Services by Always Sharp LLC
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