Michigan Foundation Drilling, Hydro Excavation & More

Dig-It Inc. is a woman-owned utilities construction company founded in 1994 and based at 2355 Belmont Center Dr. NE Suite 104, Belmont, MI 49306. We help general contractors and electric-utility primes deliver safe, buildable foundations statewide. If you need foundation drilling Michigan for transmission lines, substations, cell towers or commercial projects—plus hydro-excavation and limited-access work—our team is ready to mobilize.

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Services

From heavy civil foundations to precise daylighting, we deliver Michigan-ready solutions. Explore core offerings below and related in-depth pages.

Foundation drilling and drilled shafts

  • Large-diameter drilled shafts/caissons for utility and commercial work
  • Transmission line and substation foundations designed for Michigan soils
  • Reinforcement cages, slurry support as specified by the project
  • Learn more: Foundation Drilling & Drilled Shafts

As experienced foundation drilling contractors Michigan teams trust, we coordinate closely with prime contractors to meet spec and schedule.

Hydro-excavation services

  • Non-destructive excavation around live utilities and critical assets
  • Potholing, trenching, slot trenching, daylighting and debris removal
  • Effective in frozen ground and tight urban sites across Michigan
  • Learn more: Hydro Excavation

If you’re searching for hydro excavation Michigan or even hydro excavation in West Michigan, our Belmont-based crews help you verify utilities and excavate safely statewide.

Limited-access and low-headroom drilling

We provide limited access drilling Michigan contractors can rely on when sites are constrained by power lines, bridges or overhead structures.

Direct embed foundations and CMP installations

Constructability and project completion

Note: Directional drilling is no longer offered.

Where we work in Michigan

With headquarters in Belmont, we serve utility and commercial clients across the state of Michigan. Whether your project is in metro areas or rural corridors, we plan logistics, sequencing and traffic-safe operations around Michigan’s weather and access constraints to minimize downtime.

  • Statewide coverage from our Belmont, MI base
  • Transmission and distribution corridors, substations, tower sites and commercial facilities
  • Coordination with GCs, utility owners and inspectors to meet local requirements

Equipment and capabilities

Our drilling and hydro-excavation capabilities support a wide range of Michigan ground conditions, including cohesive clays, sands and mixed soils. We align equipment and methods to your plans and schedule:

Large-diameter drilled shafts/caissons for high-capacity foundations

Low-headroom rigs for under-bridge or indoor work zones

Vacuum excavation for safe utility daylighting and precision trenching

Temporary casing and slurry support as required by spec

On-site QA/QC aligned with project submittals

Typical Pairings:

Need

Recommended approach

Transmission line pier

Drilled shaft with cage and specified embedment

Substation equipment pad

Caisson with slurry support as required

Urban utility conflict

Hydro excavation for safe exposure

Tight clearance

Low-headroom/limited-access drilling

Safety, quality, and process

  • Safety-first planning (THAs, utility locates, site controls) aligned with owner standards. Learn more in Safety & Quality.
  • Constructability review to surface risks early and improve means/methods.
  • Value engineering options to reduce cost and schedule impact while maintaining performance.
  • Project completion per spec to leave sites clean and compliant.

Our process emphasizes coordination with your superintendent, engineers and inspectors so inspections, concrete placement and cure windows are performed on time.

Project types we support

Electric utility:

Transmission lines, distribution and substation foundations

Telecommunications:

Towers and equipment pads

Commercial:

Sign structures, lighting and structural supports

Civil:

Direct-embed structures and CMP installations

For core drilling scopes, start here: Foundation Drilling & Drilled Shafts.

Michigan FAQs

Yes. We mobilize from Belmont, MI and perform work across the state. For multi-state programs, see our Indiana Service Page or the full list on Locations.

We install large-diameter drilled shafts/caissons, direct-embed foundations and related CMP installations. We also provide limited-access drilling and hydro excavation to support pre-work and conflict resolution.

Permit needs vary by jurisdiction and owner. Your GC or utility owner typically leads permitting; we support with submittals, methods and any documentation requested. If a specific permit is required for your scope, please note it when you contact us.

Mobilization depends on scope, equipment, crew availability and approvals. Share drawings, specs, schedule and access constraints to receive an accurate timeline with your bid.

Pricing depends on duration, debris type, disposal, access, traffic control and seasonal conditions. Send location, scope and any constraints for a prompt quote.

Get a bid for Michigan drilling and hydro-excavation

Ready to scope foundation drilling or hydro-excavation support in Michigan? Share plans, specs, and schedule to receive a clear, safety-focused proposal.

Schedule a hydro-excavation consult → Talk with our Michigan team

Helpful links for next steps:

Explore hydro excavation best-fit use cases: Hydro Excavation

Plan constrained sites: Limited Access & Low ‑ Headroom Drilling

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