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Excavation Contractors in Allendale, MI
A township bounded by the Grand River and growing fast.
- No-cost site visit and written quote
- MISS DIG ticket placed before every dig
- Erosion control where county rules call for it
Growth Around a University
Excavation contractors in Allendale work in an Ottawa County charter township bounded on the north and east by the Grand River. Grand Valley State University, founded in 1960, has its 1,237-acre main campus here. Allendale grew 28.4 percent between 2010 and 2020, reaching 26,582 residents on about 31 square miles of land.
New construction
Rapid growth means new homes, rental housing and additions. About 8,000 off-campus student housing beds existed as of 2021. That brings steady site prep: clearing, foundation digs, utility trenches and finish grading.
River frontage
With the Grand on two sides, river-adjacent lots may be in floodplain and erosion control areas. Bass River Recreation Area is in the township, and lots near it and the river need careful sediment control.
Ottawa County roads
Work in county road right-of-way and driveway construction need Ottawa County Road Commission permits, and ditches cannot be filled without a permit to enclose them.
Septic or sewer?
Before we quote, we confirm whether the home is on public sewer and water or on a private well and septic system. Township properties often have both arrangements on the same road. Septic work follows the design approved by the local health department; we dig the tank and field to that plan and keep machines off the field area. Well lines are trenched below frost and kept clear of the septic system.
Flat fields and drainage
Much of Allendale is former farmland on gentle ground. Newer subdivisions and rental properties benefit from grading plans that move water to swales and ditches. Where a lot drains toward a county road ditch, Ottawa County rules on ditches and driveways apply, and we plan culverts and approaches with the permit.
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.Allendale Site Notes
- GVSU. Grand Valley State University's main campus covers 1,237 acres in Allendale.
- Grand River. The Grand River forms the township's northern and eastern boundaries.
- Growth. Population grew 28.4 percent from 2010 to 2020, to 26,582 residents.
Allendale Questions
Do you prep sites for rental housing?
Yes. Clearing, foundation digs, utility trenches and grading.
Is my property on septic?
Some Allendale properties are; we confirm before quoting.
Do you work near the river?
Yes, after checking floodplain and erosion requirements.
Can I enclose the ditch along my road?
Only with an Ottawa County Road Commission permit to enclose it with storm sewer.
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