Business Details
35 Years
experience
Trusted Demolition & Excavation Services in Michigan
Eagle Excavation is a full-service industrial and commercial earthwork contractor with over 30 years of experience serving Michigan and surrounding states. Founded in 1991 by Douglas Walls, our company operates with the motto 'Do it once, do it safe, do it on time,' reflecting our commitment to quality, safety, and timeliness. Our skilled union workforce delivers specialized services across diverse markets including automotive, healthcare, education, and municipal projects.With expertise in demolition, site work, earth retention systems, and industrial utilities, we have completed over 2,500 projects while maintaining memberships in industry associations like AGC, CAM, and MITA. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with advanced risk mitigation strategies to ensure client satisfaction on every project.
Services
Demolition
Site Work
Earth Retention
Industrial Services
Site Utilities
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in industrial excavation projects.
- Our team consists of certified experts with extensive industry knowledge.
- We specialize in complex earth retention systems for challenging environments.
- We operate across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Louisiana.
- We maintain active memberships in leading construction associations.
Services
Demolition
Eagle Excavation handles complete demolition projects including concrete, asphalt, foundations, and interior structures. Our team uses specialized saw-cutting and removal techniques for sidewalks, basements, and industrial facilities. We prioritize safety and efficiency while minimizing disruptions to surrounding environments.
Site Work
We provide comprehensive site preparation services including grading, erosion control, tree removal, and detention pond construction. Our work creates stable foundations for commercial developments while meeting environmental regulations and project-specific requirements.
Earth Retention
Our engineered earth retention systems include steel sheet piling, beam & lagging, and drilled encased beams. These solutions support existing structures during excavation while addressing noise constraints, overhead limitations, and buoyancy challenges in sensitive locations.
Site Utilities
We install complete utility systems including storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, and drainage networks. Our services cover excavation, piping installation, and backfill operations for both exterior and interior mechanical/electrical utility systems.
Industrial Services
Specializing in industrial facility upgrades, we perform foundation removals, limited-access excavations, and earth retention for equipment installations. Our team works during plant shutdowns to meet tight deadlines while maintaining operational continuity.
People
Douglas Walls
Founder
Douglas Walls founded Eagle Excavation in 1991 after working in the Flint construction industry. His leadership established the company's safety-first approach and expansion across multiple states while maintaining hands-on project oversight.
Questions
What types of excavation projects does Eagle Excavation handle?
We specialize in industrial and commercial projects including demolition, site work, earth retention systems, and utility installation for automotive plants, healthcare facilities, universities, and municipal infrastructure.
How long has Eagle Excavation been in business?
We've been serving Michigan and surrounding states since 1991, completing over 2,500 projects with our experienced union workforce.
What areas do you serve?
While headquartered in Flint, Michigan, we operate throughout Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Louisiana for qualified projects.
What safety measures do you implement?
Safety is our top priority. We maintain strict compliance with OSHA standards and implement project-specific safety plans for every job site.
Can you handle complex industrial projects?
Yes, we specialize in challenging industrial excavations during plant shutdowns with tight deadlines, including foundation removals and equipment pit installations.
