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Excavation, hardscape, retaining walls, septic and site work in Pontiac, MI. Freeze, thaw, repeat — built to take it.
What we do in Pontiac
Pontiac is the seat of Oakland County and a city with a long mix of residential, commercial, and older built property. Rock Solid Excavation travels from our Fenton base to handle demolition, grading, utilities, and site prep across Pontiac. Whatever the next use of a lot is, we get the ground ready to take it — and we build for the Michigan freeze-thaw cycle. Freeze, thaw, repeat, built to take it.
Clearing, grading, and getting water right
In an established city like Pontiac, a fair amount of work starts with clearing what's already there — demolition, removal, and regrading a lot back to a clean, buildable state. From there it's utilities, drainage, and surface work. We handle both the teardown and the rebuild-ready prep.
Why Pontiac property owners call Rock Solid
Older lots come with surprises — buried debris, failed drainage, grade that's drifted over the years. When we clear a structure or regrade a Pontiac lot, we get the site clean, set the grade so water moves off it, and prep utilities where they're needed. Southeast Michigan's clay soils and freeze-thaw cycle mean drainage isn't optional; a lot that doesn't shed water will fight every project that follows. We grade and drain so the next build starts on solid ground.
Every service we offer in Pontiac
Pontiac is a routine run from our Fenton shop. John comes out for a free on-site walk-through, looks at what needs clearing or grading, and follows up with a written estimate so you know the scope before work starts. We run Monday through Saturday, 7am to 5pm.
Working on something in Pontiac?
Yes. Pontiac is the Oakland County seat, and we travel there regularly from our Fenton base.
What that means for your project
Yes. Demolition and clearing are core services. We take the structure down, haul off the debris, and regrade the lot so it's ready for whatever comes next.
We do. Once a lot is cleared we can grade it for drainage and set underground utilities, so the site is genuinely ready to build on rather than just empty.
Free on-site walk-through and written estimate. Freeze, thaw, repeat — built to take it.
Free on-site estimate in Pontiac.
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Browse services in Pontiac
Beach Building
Commercial Snow Removal
Demolitions
Driveways & Grading
Equipment Hauling
Hardscape & Landscape
Land Management
Retaining Walls
Septic Install & Repair
Underground Utilities
Yard Waste Disposal
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge for estimates in Pontiac?
No. On-site estimates are free.
How fast can you get to a job in Pontiac?
We're based in Fenton, so most of Genesee, Oakland, and Livingston County is a short haul for equipment.
Do you do both residential and commercial?
Both. Driveways and yards through commercial site prep and snow contracts.
What about winter work?
Some dirt work stops when the ground freezes; snow removal, planning, and quoting don't.