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Trusted Excavation & Trucking Services in Ishpeming, MI

We're a family-owned excavation and trucking company that has served Ishpeming and the Upper Peninsula since 1972. We handle everything from excavation and trenching to septic work, grading, driveway work, and material hauling.

Excavation and Trucking Services Built for the Upper Peninsula.

We handle six core services for residential and commercial customers across Ishpeming, Negaunee, Marquette, and Palmer.

Excavation

Site prep and earthmoving for residential and commercial projects.

Trenching

Clean, precise trenches for utility lines and drainage.

Septic Excavation

Careful digging for septic tank installs and replacements.

Landscaping & Grading

Proper grading for drainage and usable outdoor space.

Road & Driveway Work

Gravel base and driveway prep that holds up through UP winters.

Dump Truck & Material Hauling

Reliable delivery of gravel, fill, and topsoil to your site.

Serving Communities Across the Upper Peninsula.

We work throughout Ishpeming, Negaunee, Marquette, and Palmer. Homeowners and businesses in these towns can count on the same local crew for excavation and hauling work.

Five Decades of Local Excavation Experience.

We were founded in 1972 and we're still family-owned and operated today.

We know Upper Peninsula terrain, frost heave, and seasonal ground conditions because we've worked this ground for decades.

We're licensed and insured, and we give free estimates on every project.

We offer a full range of services from excavation through material hauling, so you don't need to call multiple contractors.

Excavator at a dusty quarry with a dump truck and rocky cliff under a blue sky
Yellow backhoe loader digging dirt at a construction site under a clear sky
Front loader scooping dirt at a construction site, viewed through a pipe opening

Excavation and Trucking Services Built for the Upper Peninsula

Carlson-Loy Excavating provides a full range of excavation and trucking services for residential and commercial customers. We understand the unique terrain, soil conditions, seasonal weather, and site challenges found throughout the Upper Peninsula.

Whether you need a site prepared for construction, a trench excavated for utilities, grading completed around a property, or materials transported to your jobsite, our team is equipped to handle the work.

Answers to Common Excavation and Trucking Questions.

  • How much does excavation cost in Ishpeming, MI?

    Cost depends on soil conditions, project size, and site access. We offer free, no-obligation estimates for every project so you know the price upfront. Most residential jobs in Ishpeming and the surrounding Upper Peninsula get a written quote within a day or two of our site visit.

  • Is Carlson-Loy Trucking & Excavating licensed and insured?

    Yes, we're fully licensed and insured for residential and commercial excavation and trucking work. That protects your property and gives you peace of mind on every job, from a small drainage trench to a full septic system installation.

  • How long has Carlson-Loy been in business?

    We've been family-owned and operating in Ishpeming, MI since 1972. Over five decades, we've handled excavation, trenching, septic work, grading, driveway construction, and material hauling for homeowners and businesses across the Upper Peninsula.

  • What towns does Carlson-Loy serve besides Ishpeming?

    We regularly serve Negaunee, Marquette, Palmer, National Mine, and Champion in addition to Ishpeming. If you're located anywhere in Marquette County, give us a call and we'll let you know if we can get to your site.

  • Do I need a permit before excavation work starts?

    Many excavation and septic projects require a local permit before work begins. We can walk you through what's needed for your specific job and help make sure your project meets Marquette County requirements before we break ground.

Get Your Free Excavation Estimate Today.

Reach out for a no-obligation estimate on excavation, trenching, septic work, grading, driveway work, or material hauling anywhere in Ishpeming and the surrounding Upper Peninsula.