Excavating Contractor in St. Clair, MI
St. Clair is a river city on the St. Clair River, about 22 miles from the Elite Excavating LLC yard in Capac. The work here runs from tight city lots to acreage in the township around it.
- Free on-site estimates
- Owner-run by George
- Based in Capac, MI
Working in St. Clair
The city of St. Clair sits on the St. Clair River near the southeast corner of St. Clair Township. Palmer Park and its boardwalk run along the river downtown, and freighters pass close enough to watch from the bank. M-29 runs through town as Riverside Avenue.
The Pine River reaches the St. Clair River here. Clay from its banks once fed several brickyards in town. Clay ground drains slowly, so a good share of the calls in and around St. Clair start with grade and water.
Elite Excavating LLC is owner-operated. George walks the job, prices it and runs the machine himself. From Capac the run is down I-94 to exit 257 and east along Fred Moore Highway, or across the county roads.
City lots near the river
In town, lots are established and closer together. Water that used to run off now sits against a foundation after a garage, a patio or a neighbour's fill changed the grade. The fix starts with the grade and adds pipe only where the ground needs it. See drainage solutions and grading and land leveling.
Digging and backfill on a city lot means the lawn, the drive and the fence are all still there when the machine leaves. The route in is planned and the ground is repaired before the job is called done.
St. Clair Township and the ground behind the river
Away from the river, St. Clair Township opens up into larger lots and farm ground. The work there is clearing brush and fence rows, cutting in gravel drives and building pads for barns and garages. See land clearing in St. Clair County.
Who to call before the work
Inside the city limits, ask the City of St. Clair about anything in the street right-of-way. On a county road, a culvert in the road ditch goes through the St. Clair County Road Commission, whose office is at 21 Airport Drive in St. Clair Township. A county drain away from the road is the St. Clair County Drain Commissioner, in the same building. M-29 is a state highway, so a drive onto it goes through the Michigan Department of Transportation. Work in or along the river itself is a matter for Michigan EGLE. Confirm with the right office before work starts.
Getting a price in St. Clair
The estimate is free. George comes out, walks the job with you and gives you a number before any work starts. Call (989) 702-2426 or send the contact form. Nearby, the company also works in Marine City, Marysville, Goodells and Port Huron.
What we get called for
- Yard grading and regrading
- Drainage, swales and downspout lines
- Digging and backfill near houses
- Gravel driveways and repairs
- Land clearing in St. Clair Township
- Fill, topsoil and stone hauled in
St. Clair County service pages
Work like yours, up close
Every photo here is from a real Elite Excavating job. See more recent work.
Questions from St. Clair.
Not seeing yours? Call (989) 702-2426 and ask George, or read the guides.
- Cost GuideWhat Land Clearing Costs in Michigan, and Why It Varies
- GuideSite Prep for a New Home on a Rural Michigan Lot
- GuideForestry Mulching vs Land Clearing on Michigan Property
- GuideLand Clearing Permits in Michigan: Who to Call Before You Start
- GuideThe Right Time of Year to Clear Land in Michigan
- Cost GuideWhat a Gravel Driveway Costs in Michigan, and Why It Varies
Do you take residential jobs inside the City of St. Clair?
Yes. Grading, drainage, digging and backfill on established city lots are a regular part of the work, with the yard put back before the machine leaves.
Why does my St. Clair yard stay wet after rain?
Heavy clay drains slowly, and a grade that has changed over the years can send water toward the house. George looks at where the water comes from and where it can go before suggesting anything.
How far is St. Clair from your yard?
About 22 miles. The yard is in Capac, and both are in St. Clair County.
Who do I ask about a drive onto M-29 in St. Clair?
M-29 is a state highway, so the approach goes through the Michigan Department of Transportation. Check with them before the drive is cut in.
Other towns we cover.
St. Clair is part of the St. Clair County work. See the full service area.
Nearby communities
Marysville
St. Clair County
ViewNearbyMarine City
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ViewNearbyCasco Township
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ViewNearbyKimball Township
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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 St. Clair.
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.