

Skilled Excavating in Metro Detroit
Site preparation, foundation digging, and grading for construction projects across the Detroit metro area.
Excavating Services We Provide

Site Preparation
Clearing, digging, and prepping raw lots so your build starts on stable, level, code-ready ground.

Foundation Digging
Precise foundation and basement excavation dug to depth for new homes, additions, and garages.

Grading & Leveling
Rough and finish grading that shapes drainage away from the structure and levels the site.
Trusted Across the Detroit Metro

Very reliable and easy to work with. They showed up on time, communicated clearly, and delivered exactly what they promised. The final result exceeded my expectations. I’ll definitely be using them again in the future.


Everything was great; from the start of the project to the finish.


I have used Christian Wylie several times and there professionalism and craftsmanship falls exceeds anything I had ever seen. They are highly recommended.


Christian Wylie Builders LLC built a beautiful deck for us. Great craftsmanship, fair pricing, and excellent communication throughout the project. If you’re looking for a reliable deck contractor in Detroit, this is the company to call.


Fantastic experience from beginning to end. They listened to exactly what I wanted and delivered even better results. The workmanship is top-notch and everything was completed smoothly without any issues.


We hired Christian Wylie Builders for framing on our home addition. Great workmanship, very detailed, and everything was finished on time. Passed inspection smoothly. Highly recommend in Detroit!

Groundwork Done Right
Every solid build starts below grade. Our crew brings the equipment and experience to dig, grade, and prep a site correctly the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions
It is the groundwork that comes before construction. We clear the lot, dig the foundation or basement to depth, and grade the site so it drains correctly and sits level. Getting this stage right matters because everything built afterward depends on stable, properly prepared ground underneath it.
Yes. We excavate foundations and full basements to the required depth for new homes, additions, and garages, accounting for Michigan's frost line. Precise digging keeps the foundation stable and the structure sound, which is why we handle this work alongside our custom home building and home additions projects.
Cost depends on the size and depth of the dig, the soil and site conditions, how much material must be hauled off, and access to the property. Rock, clay, or a high water table can add time and expense. Get a free quote here.
We do. Proper grading shapes the ground so water runs away from the foundation rather than toward it, which protects the structure long term. We handle rough and finish grading as part of site prep, and it pairs naturally with basement finishing where moisture control matters.
Do you clear the land before excavating?
Yes. Land clearing is often the first step, removing brush, trees, and debris before we dig and grade. We handle clearing and excavation together, and if an old structure sits on the lot, our demolition crew removes it first so the site is ready to build.
What areas do you serve?
We handle excavating across Metro Detroit and the surrounding suburbs, including Warren, Sterling Heights, Clinton Township, and Troy. We also handle roofing, siding, windows, kitchen remodeling, decks, and pole barns. View our full service area here.
Our Service Area
We provide excavating to property owners across Metro Detroit and the surrounding Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County communities.
Get Your Excavating Quote Today
Reach out to talk through your site prep or foundation work in the area and get a clear written quote.



