Troy Excavating is a referral service for homeowners and small builders in Troy, MI who need excavating help. We are not a digging company and we do not own excavators or dump trucks. Our job is to listen to what you need, then connect you with an independent local excavating contractor who already works in Troy and south Oakland County.
Why a Referral Site Exists
Finding a reliable excavator for a basement dig, a footing trench, land clearing or a drainage fix is harder than it sounds. Search results mix national lead mills, part-time operators and companies that mainly chase commercial work. Homeowners often want a local crew that will call back, walk the site and put a clear scope in writing. That is the gap we try to fill.
When you call or send the form, we pass your request to a contractor who serves Troy, Rochester Hills and south Oakland County. They contact you, look at access, soil and utilities, and give you a quote. You decide whether to hire them. There is no charge to use this site.
What We Do and Do Not Do
We do: take your project details, match them to a local excavating pro, and make introductions.
We do not: dig, haul, grade, pull permits, or supervise the job. We do not invent licenses, reviews, years in business or fake addresses. Estimates, insurance, warranties and workmanship belong to the contractor you choose.
Areas We Focus On
Our focus is Troy and nearby communities in Oakland County: Rochester Hills, Clawson, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Madison Heights and Sterling Heights. Soil, frost depth and township rules still vary block by block, so the contractor will confirm what applies to your lot.
How to Reach Us
Use the quote form on any page or call the number at the top of the screen. A few sentences about the job, your city or zip, and the best phone number to reach you are enough to get started.
Independent Contractors, Not Employees
The excavating professionals we introduce run their own businesses. They set their prices, carry their own insurance and stand behind their own work. That independence is the point: you hire a local company, not a distant call center. Ask for a certificate of insurance and a written scope every time.
Educational Content on This Site
Articles and service pages here explain common residential excavating topics for Troy-area homeowners. They are not a substitute for engineered plans or a site visit. Conditions on your street can differ from the next block. When in doubt, wait for the contractor's on-site assessment.
Documentation Worth Keeping
Save the written quote, change orders, dump tickets if provided, and photos of the open hole before backfill. Lenders and future buyers sometimes ask what was done beside a foundation. Photos of marked utilities before digging also protect everyone if a private line was missed on the locate.
Communication During the Job
Ask who your day-of contact is—owner, foreman or both. Weather calls happen. A short text that the crew is delayed beats wondering why the street is empty. If you will not be home, leave gate codes and a marked priority list (what must be done first if time runs short).