Excavation Contractors in Caledonia Township, MI

Excavation contractors in Caledonia Township work about 10 miles southeast of Grand Rapids, where the Thornapple River flows north through the center of the township and the Coldwater River enters at the southeast corner. The township grew from 8,964 residents in 2000 to 15,811 in 2020, on about 35 square miles of land. The village of Caledonia sits on M-37 in the southeast part.

Rivers and permits

Thornapple and Coldwater frontage puts many lots within 500 feet of water, where Kent County requires a soil erosion permit. We check before clearing, grading or building.

New homes on open land

Rapid growth means new subdivisions and custom homes. Clearing, foundation digs, utility trenches, driveways and grading are typical.

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.

History

Caledonia Station grew up around a Grand River Valley Railroad depot in 1870, and the community of Alaska sits on the Thornapple. The M-6 expressway crosses the northwest corner.

Coldwater River corner

The Coldwater River enters the township at the southeast corner, near the village. Lots in that area may need both erosion and floodplain checks. The village of Caledonia has its own services; outside it, many homes rely on wells and septic. We confirm which applies to your address.

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