Dirt work done right.
Land clearing, driveways, grading, drainage and site prep — run by the man who operates the machine. Free on-site estimates across Capac, Port Huron, Lapeer, Richmond and the towns between.
- 5.0 Google rating
- 8 Services
- 1 Operator, start to finish
- Free On-site estimates
- Owner-runGeorge prices the job and runs the machine
- Based in CapacSt. Clair County, Michigan
- Three countiesSt. Clair, Lapeer and Macomb
- 5.0 on GoogleEvery review five stars
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Eight ways to move a piece of ground.
Every job on this list is work George runs himself — which is why the bid matches the job and the schedule holds.
01Land Clearing
Trees, brush, scrub and stumps taken off the ground so the land underneath can be built on, farmed, fenced or mowed.
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02Brush Hogging & Forestry Mulching
Standing brush and small trees cut and mulched where they stand, leaving a clean layer on the ground instead of a pile to deal with.
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03Grading & Land Leveling
Yards, lots and building pads cut to a grade that sheds water instead of holding it — the work that decides whether everything built on top of it lasts.
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04Driveway Installation & Repair
New drives cut in, tired ones brought back, and lots resurfaced — built on a proper base and crowned so the water runs off the edges.
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05Drainage Solutions
Water moved away from foundations, yards and low spots — starting with the grade, and adding pipe only where pipe is what the ground needs.
Learn more06Material Hauling
Stone, sand, topsoil and fill brought in — and dirt, spoil and debris taken out — with the machine already there to spread it.
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07Pole Barn Pad Prep
A level, compacted pad built to the size and elevation your builder gave you, so the barn that goes on it sits right for the life of the building.
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08Residential Excavating
Digging, backfill and dirt work on properties where the lawn, the drive and the fence all have to still be there when the machine leaves.
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The ground tells you the truth.
Drag the handle. Same property, same pond — acres of overgrown scrub and brush cut back to open ground you can walk, mow and actually use again.
His machines, his jobs.
Driveways, clearing, grading and lot work from around St. Clair, Lapeer and Macomb counties.
No mystery, no surprise invoice.
Walk the job
George comes out, looks at the ground with you and talks through what it actually needs.
A number before work starts
You get a price for the job in front of you, not a rate and a shrug.
The machine shows up
The equipment arrives when it was said it would, and the work runs start to finish.
Left clean
Ruts knocked down, ground graded, debris gone. The site is finished, not abandoned.
5.0 stars on Google.
Every review on the Google profile is five stars. These are some of them, word for word.
We asked for an addition to the parking area on the property. George listened to our needs, worked efficiently, and delivered exactly what we asked for on time, and for a very reasonable price. He even took care of damages on the existing drive that were not included in the quote. Three days, start to finish.
George was amazing to deal with. We were dealt with a huge problem when hiring someone to build a pool. He was very professional and told us step by step what he was going to do to fix the problem. He went over and above to make things right. We will definitely use Elite Excavating LLC again for any future needs.
Hired Elite Excavating to move 400 yards of dirt and grade a backyard area after new construction. George was professional, timely and very easy to work with. The finished product is exactly what I was looking for and all the work was done on budget.
We had these guys resurface our storage lot with asphalt millings. They did a great job! Very impressed with their work, and very polite communication throughout the process.
Highly recommend, George is extremely skilled at what he does and definitely exceeded our hopes and expectations. Got the job done very quick considering all that needed to be accomplished, as well as fitting through the very tight space we gave him to work on with his excavator like a pro!
This is the guy to call! Extremely punctual, works so hard, and the job is perfect. Very kind and respectful. It's such a bonus to find a young man with such a work ethic.
Out of Capac, across three counties.
Most weeks the equipment stays inside St. Clair, Lapeer and Macomb counties. Larger jobs travel further — ask.
The towns closest to the yard each have their own page. Emmett is about 10 miles from Capac. Imlay City and Yale are about 12. Almont is about 14, Goodells about 16 and Armada about 18. Romeo and St. Clair are about 22 miles out, and Fort Gratiot is about 30.
St. Clair County
Lapeer County
Macomb County
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Answers before you call
Plain answers on gravel driveway cost, clearing, pole barn pads, wet yards and the spring weight limits on Michigan roads.
What a Gravel Driveway Costs in Michigan, and Why It Varies
There is no honest single price for a gravel driveway in Michigan, because the number is set by the length, the ground underneath, the culvert at the road and the stone on top.
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What Land Clearing Costs in Michigan, and Why It Varies
Land clearing is priced by what is on the ground, what has to happen to it, and how hard the site is to work, so two lots the same size can come in very differently.
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Pole Barn Pad Guide for St. Clair and Lapeer County Properties
A good pole barn pad is built on solid ground with the topsoil taken off, fill placed and compacted in layers, and stone on top, at the size and elevation your builder gave you.
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How to Fix a Gravel Driveway: Potholes, Washboard and Spring Ruts
Most gravel driveway problems in Michigan come from water that cannot get off the surface and a base that has gone soft underneath.
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Fixing Yard Drainage on Michigan Clay Soil
Clay soil holds water because it soaks it in slowly, so rain that would disappear on sandy ground sits on the surface and around the house.
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Brush Hogging vs Forestry Mulching on Michigan Land
Brush hogging cuts grass, weeds and light brush down to a mowable height, while forestry mulching grinds thicker brush and small trees into chips where they stand.
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Call (989) 702-2426 and ask George.
What does an estimate cost?
Nothing. George comes out, walks the job with you and gives you a number before any work starts.
What area do you cover?
Capac and the surrounding St. Clair, Lapeer and Macomb County towns, and further for larger jobs. If you are outside that, call anyway and you will get a straight answer.
How soon can you start?
It depends on the season and the weather. Spring and fall run busiest. You will be told a realistic window, not a date that sounds good on the phone.
Do you do small jobs?
Yes. A day of dirt work and a week of clearing both get quoted the same way.
Who actually does the work?
George runs the equipment. That is why the bids are accurate and the schedule holds.
Do you work in winter?
Some work carries on through winter, and snow work is handled separately. Frozen or saturated ground changes what is possible, and that gets discussed up front.
How do I get a price?
Call, or send the form on the contact page with the town and what needs doing. Photos help.
Tell George what needs moving.
Send the details and he will come out, walk the job with you and give you a number before anything starts. If it is easier to talk it through, call him.
Capac, Michigan · St. Clair, Lapeer and Macomb counties
Free estimate. A real number.
Call George. He walks the job with you and gives you a price before any work starts.