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Knights Grading & Excavating

Designer - Landscape, Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping, Sod Installation,

About us

Knights Grading & Excavating - Your trusted excavating experts in Detroit. With a family-owned and operated business, we bring a personal touch to every project. Contact us today for all your excavation needs.

Business highlights

38 years of experience

Services we offer

Directional Boring, Drain Fields, Grading & Excavating, Grinder Pumps, Storm Manhole Repair & Site Preparation, Water & Sewer Line Installation & Repair

Reviews
5.013 Reviews
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Showing 1-13 of 13 reviews
Bruce A.
Dec 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Could not be happier. We had an issue with a septic system backup the day after Christmas. Bob Knight himself answered our emergency call in a few hours after we contacted his company. He spent all afternoon troubleshooting the issue and solved it.

Laurie B.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bob and his crew worked hard and efficiently to replace the orangeburg pipe that was installed when our house was built. Bob arranged his schedule so that we were able to be home at the time of the excavating and could see the work being done. This meant a lot to us. His crew did the work in two days and took care to leave our yard level and seeded. I highly recommend Knight's Grading and Excavating.

Andrew H.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
Bob and his crew were great from start to finish.  They were punctual, thorough, competent, and professional.  When unexpected issues arose during the work, Bob resolved them with integrity and professionalism.  I'd definitely recommend Bob to anyone looking to have similar work done.

Denise T.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very well.

Robin S.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
The main water line busted in Februray when it was bitter cold and icy. Bob was out within a hour digging through 3 feet of snow and ice to find where to shut off the water at the street. He and his crew put in a new line then and there. They came back this summer to grade and seed the soil. Very, Very friendly, personable and competent !!! My situtation was an emergency and they treated as such.............Great Company !!!

Karen H.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Paul H.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Highly recommended!
Prompt response, good team, professional attitude and finished the
project one day early. We had a sewer
separation at our home in Ann Arbor; deep sewer location – not an easy problem
to resolve. Bob was very sensitive to
our situation. As a design professional
with 40+ years in the construction industry I have sufficient basis for
evaluation. My wife was also very
pleased with his services and attitude.
November 18, 2013
Paul Hysen,
[email protected]



Carl S.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
He was very responsive all the way through the process. He came out on a Sunday to inspect the job and gave us a quote in less than 24 hours. The work started that same week and was completed within three days, despite the rain. The job required cutting down a tree and we asked them to cut it up for firewood, which they did for us. They finished quickly and did great work. They replaced the concrete sidewalk they had torn up and reseeded our lawn when they were finished.

Rufus E.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
I got an estimate which I accepted and a date was given to start. He was a few days late getting started due to other emergency work; this did not bother me. He employed a bulldozer and an excavator; the operators did a good job and I was satisfied with the job. The seeding of the cleared land was also done with his machines and covered with straw.

JOHN M.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Bob came out the same day I called and was able to schedule the work for
the next business day. He was very frank and professional for the
estimate. The crew was prompt and friendly; seemed to work well with
City team. Bob himself did work too. Trenched and replaced pipe;
finished up the job nicely -- replaced sidewalk WELL, covered upturned
mud with straw, and even added an extension to our drainpipe just to
help with basement dampness. High quality and professional.

Kathleen W.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They got the job done they said they would do and were on-time and professional. The service was the best and I would hire them again.

Erik H.
May 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
I had two large pine trees in my front yard and I really liked that they went out of their way to avoid permanently damaging those trees so I didn't lose either of the pine trees. All the other companies said they would have to remove at least one of them. They had the lowest price of the 3 companies that I contacted but it still seemed a little expensive.

Michael G.
Jul 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Couldn't have possibly gone better. Bob Knight and his crew were extremely professional, detail oriented when it came to clean-up and priced right. I had a few guys give me quotes on replacing my sewer line. While Bob's prices weren't much different than the other guys, he was able to do more than just dig a big hole and replace the old pipe with new PVC. He also put down new cement where the sidewalk had to be pulled up and did a great job grading the yard. I checked out some of the other guys' work, and they left a big mound of dirt piled up in the yard, whereas Bob not only compacted the disturbed topsoil, but also graded it down to level and put down hay and seed. Top notch job. I will definitely be calling him for any other grading, excavating or sewer needs I have in the future.

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FAQ

Knights Grading & Excavating is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

No, Knights Grading & Excavating does not offer free project estimates.

No, Knights Grading & Excavating does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Knights Grading & Excavating does not offer a senior discount.

No, Knights Grading & Excavating does not offer emergency services.

No, Knights Grading & Excavating does not offer warranties.