Incorporated to stay independent
Excavation Contractors in Kentwood, MI
A 1967 city carved from Paris Township, along Plaster Creek.
- No-cost site visit and written quote
- MISS DIG ticket placed before every dig
- Erosion control where county rules call for it
Suburban Lots From the 1970s On
Excavation contractors in Kentwood work in a city that incorporated in 1967, on its third try, to keep land from being annexed by Grand Rapids. Kentwood had 20,310 residents in 1970 and grew steadily to 54,304 in 2020, with 22,269 housing units on about 20.9 square miles. Most homes date from the 1970s onward, so drainage and grading issues outnumber old-pipe problems.
Plaster Creek
Plaster Creek is the largest stream flowing through Kentwood, and it was once considered as the city's name. Lots near the creek and its tributaries are often within the 500-foot zone where Kent County requires a soil erosion permit for earth changes. We check and plan silt control before grading.
Gypsum mining
From 1971 to 2000, Georgia-Pacific ran the Kentwood gypsum mine. Gypsum has been mined in this part of the valley since the 1840s. For typical residential digs it is not a factor, but for deep work we ask about local history.
Subdivision drainage
Thirty to fifty year old subdivisions often have settled backfill, downspouts dumping at corners and sump lines that end in the yard. Regrading, buried downspout and sump lines, and French drains fix most of the wet basements and soggy yards we see.
Trails and parks
The Paul Henry Rail Trail and the East-West Trail cross the city. Properties next to trails and parks get extra care with spoil and access.
Call (616) 952-4420 or
.Kentwood Site Notes
- Incorporation. Kentwood incorporated in 1967 from the remainder of Paris Township, on its third attempt, to avoid annexation by Grand Rapids.
- Plaster Creek. Plaster Creek is the largest stream flowing through Kentwood.
- Gypsum mine. Georgia-Pacific operated the Kentwood gypsum mine from 1971 to 2000.
- Growth. Population rose from 20,310 in 1970 to 54,304 in 2020, with 22,269 housing units.
Kentwood Questions
My sump runs all spring. Can you help?
Often. Regrading and burying downspout and sump lines to a proper outlet reduces how much water reaches the foundation.
Is an erosion permit needed for my yard project?
If you are within 500 feet of Plaster Creek or another stream or lake, Kent County requires one. We check your address.
Do you build pads for sheds and patios?
Yes. We strip topsoil and build compacted stone bases.
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