Dam and downtown on the Rogue
Excavation Contractors in Rockford, MI
A river town north of Grand Rapids with a long industrial history.
- No-cost site visit and written quote
- MISS DIG ticket placed before every dig
- Erosion control where county rules call for it
A River Town With History in the Ground
Excavation contractors in Rockford work in a small city on the Rogue River north of Grand Rapids. Rockford was incorporated as a village in 1866 and a city in 1935, and it has grown more than tenfold since 1870, reaching 6,142 residents and 2,484 housing units in 2020 on about 3.2 square miles. The Rockford Dam sits on the river beside White Pine Trail State Park, which runs through downtown.
Erosion control by the river
Lots near the Rogue are often within 500 feet of the river, where Kent County requires a soil erosion permit for earth changes. We plan silt fence and stabilization for any grading or digging near the water.
Known contamination
Footwear maker Wolverine World Wide has operated in Rockford for more than a century. Scotchgard chemicals used to waterproof shoes at its former tannery site contaminated nearby areas with PFOA and PFOS. If your property is near affected areas, digging, soil reuse and dewatering can raise questions, and we will ask what you know before we plan the job.
Growth since 2000
Rockford's population grew from 4,626 in 2000 to 6,142 in 2020. Newer homes need grading and drainage work; older homes near downtown need service lines and foundation digs.
Typical Rockford jobs
- Foundation dig-outs
- French drains and regrading
- Service line trenches
- Garage and shed pads
Trail-side work
White Pine Trail runs through downtown on the old rail line. Work on lots next to the trail is staged to keep spoil, trucks and silt off the trail.
Call (616) 952-4420 or
.Rockford Site Notes
- Rogue River. Rockford sits on the Rogue River; the Rockford Dam is next to White Pine Trail State Park downtown.
- PFAS history. Scotchgard chemicals used at Wolverine World Wide's former tannery contaminated nearby areas with PFOA and PFOS.
- Growth. Rockford had 6,142 residents and 2,484 housing units in 2020, up from 4,626 residents in 2000.
Rockford Questions
Is it safe to dig near the old tannery area?
We ask what you know and follow any guidance for affected areas, including how soil and water are handled.
Do I need an erosion permit near the Rogue?
Within 500 feet of the river, Kent County requires one. We take care of it.
Do you work downtown?
Yes, with compact equipment and planning around the trail and businesses.
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