Old sawmill town on the Grand
Excavation Contractors in Jenison, MI
A Georgetown Township community first settled as a lumber site.
- No-cost site visit and written quote
- MISS DIG ticket placed before every dig
- Erosion control where county rules call for it
A Bedroom Community on the Grand
Excavation contractors in Jenison work in a Georgetown Township community first settled in 1836 as a lumber site on the Grand River. Jenison takes its name from a family sawmill that opened in 1864. Today it is a bedroom community for Grand Rapids, with 16,640 residents and 6,482 housing units in 2020 on about 5.8 square miles of land, at an elevation of about 604 feet.
Close to the Grand
Being near the river means lower ground, floodplain areas and sandy deposits in places. Sand drains well but caves easily in trenches; we slope or box trenches accordingly.
Ottawa County rules
Jenison is in Ottawa County, where the Road Commission requires a permit for work in county road right-of-way and for driveway construction, and ditches cannot be filled without a permit to enclose them.
Established neighborhoods
With population roughly steady since 2000, Jenison's neighborhoods are established. Common jobs include service line replacement, regrading, downspout lines and garage pads.
Typical Jenison jobs
- Water and sewer service trenches
- Regrading and drains
- Driveway bases
- Additions and footings
Sand and backfill
Where Jenison sits on sandy ground, trench backfill compacts well but needs to be placed in layers; sand dumped in loose settles under driveways and walks. We compact as we fill and restore the surface. Sandy lots also make dry wells practical for roof water in places where clay lots would need an outlet pipe.
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.Jenison Site Notes
- Origins. Jenison was first settled in 1836 as a lumber site along the Grand River; a Jenison family sawmill opened in 1864.
- Housing. Jenison had 16,640 residents and 6,482 housing units in 2020.
- Ottawa County roads. Ottawa County requires a Road Commission permit for any work in the road right-of-way.
Jenison Questions
Why do trenches cave in sandy soil?
Sand will not hold a vertical wall. We slope the sides or use a trench box.
Is Jenison its own city?
No. It is a community within Georgetown Charter Township, and township and county rules apply.
Do you replace water services?
Yes, from the curb stop to the house.
Will a dry well work in Jenison?
On sandy lots, often yes. We check the soil first.
Do you restore the lawn after a trench?
Yes. Topsoil goes back on top and is seeded.
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