Rock Solid Excavation travels from our Fenton base to handle excavation, grading, and hardscape work across South Lyon. The town straddles the Oakland and Washtenaw County line, with a mix of older established lots and newer subdivisions — both of which see the same Michigan freeze-thaw cycle that pushes against anything built on a weak base. Freeze, thaw, repeat — built to take it.
What we do in South Lyon
From a settled patio that needs re-leveling to a full new-build site that needs final grading, we cover the range. We start by getting water moving the right direction, then build everything else on top of that. Most South Lyon calls come from homeowners and small commercial property owners who want the work done once and done right.
- Driveways & grading
- Retaining walls
- Hardscape & landscape
- Septic install & repair
- Underground utilities
- Land management
- Demolitions
Drainage and clay on the Oakland–Washtenaw line
A lot of property around South Lyon sits on the kind of heavy clay soil common to southeast Michigan. Clay holds water, which means low spots stay soggy through spring and winter heave can lift anything set on poorly compacted fill. When we grade a driveway or build a wall here, we excavate to depth, compact a proper stone base, and pitch surfaces so water sheds instead of pooling. That's the difference between work that stays flat and work that shifts after the first hard winter.
Why South Lyon property owners call Rock Solid
We're based in Fenton, so South Lyon is a short trip we make regularly. John comes out for a free on-site walk-through, looks at how your lot drains and where the trouble is, and follows up with a written estimate — no guesswork, no surprises. We work Monday through Saturday, 7am to 5pm.
Every service we offer in South Lyon
South Lyon — frequently asked
Do you serve South Lyon?
Yes. South Lyon sits on the Oakland–Washtenaw line, and we travel there regularly from Fenton along with the surrounding South Lyon, Lyon Township, and New Hudson area.
Can you handle a settling driveway on a clay lot?
Yes. Most driveway problems here trace back to drainage and base. We regrade, rebuild the base where needed, and pitch the surface so water runs off instead of sitting and undermining it.
Do you do retaining walls on sloped lots?
We do. Sloped lots are where a properly engineered and drained wall earns its keep. We build for the freeze-thaw cycle so the wall holds its line for the long run.