Excavation Contractor in Southeast Michigan

Excavation Contractor

Excavation for Waterproofing, Drainage & Sewer Lines

Mansour’s Innovations is an excavation contractor in Shelby Township, Michigan. We dig for the work we do every day. That means exposing foundations for exterior waterproofing and crack repair, trenching to sewer and water lines, burying sump pump discharge lines, installing dry wells, and regrading yards that slope toward the house. The same crew that digs also does the waterproofing and plumbing, so nothing gets lost between contractors.

We run our own machines, including a Bobcat compact excavator that fits through backyard gates, and we call MISS DIG to mark utilities before every dig. When the work is finished we backfill and compact in layers, restore the grade so water runs away from your foundation, and leave the yard clean. Call (586) 345-7292 for a free estimate anywhere in Macomb, Oakland or Wayne County.

Our Excavation Work

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Our Excavation Services

Foundation Excavation

Digging along the foundation to the footing so the wall can be repaired, sealed and fitted with new drain tile.

Sewer Line Excavation

Exposing a broken or root-filled sewer line at the spot the camera found, so it can be repaired or replaced.

Water Service Line Trenching

Trenching for new sewer and water connections. Replacement water service lines from the street to the house.

Dry Well Installation

Digging and filling a dry well so sump pump discharge has somewhere to soak in away from the house.

Sump Pump Discharge Burial

Burying the sump discharge line so it isn’t a tripping hazard and doesn’t freeze at the surface.

Yard Drainage & French Drains

Trenches for French drains and yard drainage lines, with filter fabric, washed stone and perforated pipe.

Grading & Sloping

Reshaping the yard so water runs away from the foundation instead of toward it.

Dry Well Installation

A dry well gives sump pump and downspout water somewhere to go other than your yard or your foundation. It is a buried chamber surrounded by stone: water runs to it through a discharge line, collects in the chamber and slowly soaks into the soil on your property instead of pooling on the lawn, running back toward the house or overloading the sewer.

Where the dry well goes and how big it is matter as much as the chamber itself. Clay soil, like the heavy clay under most of Shelby Township, absorbs water slowly, so a dry well has to be sized and placed for it. Before we recommend one, we look at how much water your sump pump or downspouts put out, how the lot slopes and where the water can go. If a dry well isn’t the right fit for your yard, we’ll tell you and suggest what makes more sense, such as burying the discharge line farther from the house, fixing the grade or other yard drainage work.

On the install itself, we call MISS DIG to mark utilities. Then we dig the trench with our own equipment, run the discharge line, set the chamber, and restore the lawn when we’re done.

Our Excavation Process

Site Survey

We look at the job, the access and everything along the dig line: decks, patios, driveways, fences and landscaping.

Utility Locating

We call MISS DIG before every dig so the utility lines get marked. Tell us about anything private, like sprinkler lines or a line to a garage.

Careful Excavation

We dig with our own compact excavator where it fits and by hand where it doesn’t, shoring or sloping the trench where the clay needs it.

Primary Work Completion

The waterproofing, sewer, water line or drainage work gets done while the hole is open.

Backfill & Restoration

We backfill in layers, put the topsoil back, seed or sod, and clean up before we leave.

Why Choose Mansour’s for Excavation?

20+ Years in the Trade

Owner Imad “Matt” Mansour has more than 20 years in the trade, and our crew does the digging and the work in the hole.

Licensed & Insured

We’re licensed and insured, and we can send you a certificate of insurance before the job starts.

Property Protection

We protect what we can along the dig line and tell you up front what has to come out.

Complete Restoration

Backfill compacted in layers, topsoil back on top, and the yard restored when the work is done.

Our Own Equipment

We run our own compact excavator, so the job doesn’t wait on renting a machine or scheduling another company.

Family Owned

A family-owned company based in Shelby Township since 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

When water comes through the walls in many places, when you want it stopped on the outside of the foundation, or when drain tile at the footing needs to be replaced. Water at the floor joint can often be fixed from inside without digging.

Often, yes. Sewer and water line work needs a permit, and larger digs can need a soil erosion permit. Rules vary by city. We can pull the permits for you, or you can handle them yourself.

Yes. We backfill, put the topsoil back and seed or sod. Expect a little settling along a deep trench over the first season. If it settles more than it should, call us.

It depends on the depth, the length and what’s in the way. We give you the schedule with the estimate.

Depth, length, access for the machine, what’s along the dig line, soil conditions, permits, and how much restoration the yard needs afterward. Contact us for accurate pricing. We have to inspect the job before we can give you a price.

Yes. A dry well gives sump pump water somewhere to go away from the foundation, so the same water doesn’t soak back in and keep the pump running.

Yes. We’re based in Shelby Township, so it’s home, and we work across Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.

No. Our 25-year transferable limited warranty covers waterproofing work only, so the digging, backfill and yard work aren’t part of it. When we dig to waterproof a foundation from the outside, our workmanship on the waterproofing membrane we put on the wall is covered. The membrane itself carries only its manufacturer’s warranty.

Yes, through Enhancify financing, for residential and commercial jobs, whether we’re digging for exterior waterproofing, a sewer or water line, regrading or drainage.

Yes. We do commercial and residential excavation anywhere in Southeast Michigan from our base in Shelby Township, including Macomb County, Oakland County and Wayne County. Commercial jobs start with the same free estimate as homes.

Real Google Reviews

What Customers Say About Our Excavation Work

“Excavated and repaired a drain line with care and professionalism. A bit of a ticklish job done well and quickly. Very happy”

Dan B.

Drain line excavation · Google review

“I highly recommend Mansour’s Innovations. Matt, the owner, was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to clearly explain everything before installing a dry well for my sump pump discharge. The workmanship was excellent, and the system was installed properly and efficiently with great attention to detail.”

Dry well installation · Google review

“Had a great experience with Mansour’s Innovations! They installed a dry well in my backyard and handled some tough tree roots like pros while digging. The team was friendly, showed up on time, and got everything done quickly.”

Amanda C.

Dry well installation · Google review

“Mr. Mansour and his crew pulled all necessary permits and contacted all utilities right away when contracted, and began work shortly after, waterproofing the exterior of a condo in our complex, down to the foundation.”

Clyde H.

Exterior excavation · Google review

“Matt was excellent from start to finish. I had a massive pooling water on the exterior side of my house due to a blocked pipe. Upon calling his company he was at my house within 2 hours. He saved me thousands of dollars with a new solution he came up with, and the job was done within 48 hours.”

Max C.

Drainage repair · Google review