Excavating Contractor in New Haven, MI
New Haven is a village in the south of Lenox Township, in northeastern Macomb County, with M-19 along its east side. Elite Excavating LLC, based in Capac, takes on grading, drainage, driveways and clearing in and around the village.
- Free on-site estimates
- Owner-run by George
- Based in Capac, MI
Working in New Haven
New Haven had 6,097 residents at the 2020 census, and the whole of Lenox Township had 12,119. The village uses the 48048 ZIP code. It sits about ten miles northeast of Mount Clemens and roughly 26 miles southwest of Port Huron.
The village began as New Baltimore Station, a Grand Trunk Western depot serving New Baltimore, got its first post office in 1838 and was incorporated in 1869. Work here runs from regrading a village back yard to clearing acreage elsewhere in Lenox Township.
Elite Excavating LLC is owner-operated. George walks the job, gives you the price and runs the equipment. In and around New Haven that covers all eight services on this site, including grading and land leveling and residential excavating.
The estimate is free. Call (989) 702-2426 or send the contact form with the address and what needs doing.
The Salt River on the east side
The Salt River passes through the east side of the village and flows south to Lake St. Clair, emptying into Anchor Bay in Chesterfield Township. Lots near the river or its low ground can stay wet after rain and in spring. A yard that drains toward a house or garage needs the grade fixed first. See drainage solutions.
Work in the river, on its banks or in a stream channel is regulated by Michigan EGLE. County drains in Macomb County go through the Macomb County Public Works Office.
M-19, 26 Mile and Gratiot
M-19 runs along the east side of the village, south to I-94 at exit 247 and northeast to Richmond. A driveway that opens onto M-19 is on a state highway, so the approach goes through the Michigan Department of Transportation. In Lenox Township, 26 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue are the main corridors. For county roads, the Macomb County Department of Roads handles new drives and culverts.
Inside the village, also check with the Village of New Haven before a garage, barn or addition goes in. Confirm current rules with each office before work starts.
Village lots and Lenox Township acreage
On a village lot, digging and grading happen with the house, fence and drive close by, so the work is planned to leave them as they were. Out in Lenox Township, acreage brings longer drives, cleared home sites and pads. See gravel driveways in Macomb County and pole barn pads in Macomb County.
Getting a price in New Haven
George walks the job with you and gives you a number before work starts. Nearby, the company also covers Richmond, Ray Township, Casco Township and Memphis.
What we get called for
- Yard grading and leveling
- Drainage work and swales
- Gravel driveways built and repaired
- Land clearing and site prep in Lenox Township
- Pole barn and garage pads
- Topsoil, fill and stone hauled in
Macomb County service pages
Work like yours, up close
Every photo here is from a real Elite Excavating job. See more recent work.
Questions from New Haven.
Not seeing yours? Call (989) 702-2426 and ask George, or read the guides.
- Cost GuideWhat a Gravel Driveway Costs in Michigan, and Why It Varies
- GuideHow to Fix a Gravel Driveway: Potholes, Washboard and Spring Ruts
- GuideDriveway and Culvert Permits in Michigan: Who Issues Them
- GuideHow a Gravel Driveway Gets Built in Michigan
- GuideWhich Gravel Belongs on a Michigan Driveway
- GuideAsphalt Millings for a Michigan Driveway: The Trade-offs
Is New Haven, MI part of Lenox Township?
Yes. New Haven is a village in the south of Lenox Township, in Macomb County. Village lots also have village rules, so check with the Village of New Haven as well as the county.
Who approves a driveway onto M-19 in New Haven?
M-19 is a state highway, so the approach goes through the Michigan Department of Transportation. County roads go through the Macomb County Department of Roads.
Can you fix a wet yard near the Salt River in New Haven?
On the yard itself, usually by regrading so water moves away from the house. Anything in the river or on its banks needs Michigan EGLE's approval first.
Do you clear land in Lenox Township outside the village?
Yes. Clearing for a home site, mulching overgrown fields and cutting in a drive are all regular work on acreage.
How do I book an estimate in New Haven?
Call (989) 702-2426 or send the contact form with the address. George walks it with you and the estimate is free.
Other towns we cover.
New Haven is part of the Macomb County work. See the full service area.
Nearby communities
New Baltimore
Macomb County
ViewNearbyChesterfield Township
Macomb County
ViewNearbyRichmond
Macomb County
ViewNearbyRay Township
Macomb County
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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.
Free estimate in New Haven.
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.