Knights Grading & Excavating

Excavating, Drain Pipe Installation, Plumbing,

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

37 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

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

Reviews

4.917 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
12%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 1-17 of 17 reviews

Bruce A.
12/2019
5.0
excavators, drain pipe
  + 0 more
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.
Description of Work: Septic system backup troubleshooting and repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Laurie B.
07/2017
5.0
excavators, drain pipe
  + 0 more
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.
Description of Work: Sewer line replacement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Pedram N.
08/2016
1.0
excavators, plumbing, drain pipe
  + 1 more
Never responded to the messages and multiple phone calls.
Description of Work: Replacing the foundation drains.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Jacqueline G.
05/2016
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
unknown
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Andrew H.
03/2016
5.0
excavators, plumbing, drain pipe
  + 1 more
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.
Description of Work: Replaced a 75 year old galvanized water line from the street to the house with a new copper line, relocated water meter, and installed interior copper line to connect into existing interior copper lines.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Denise T.
10/2015
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
Very well.
Description of Work: Installed new line from street to house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robin S.
07/2015
5.0
excavators, plumbing
  + 0 more
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 !!!
Description of Work: Replaced the main from the road to the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Karen H.
05/2015
5.0
excavators, landscaping
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: New sewer line. I would highly recommend this company

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael K.
01/2014
1.0
excavators
  + -1 more
Contractor did not show up for scheduled appointment to provide an estimate.
Description of Work: Did not provide any service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Paul H.
11/2013
5.0
drain pipe, excavators, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
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, paul@hysengroup.com
Description of Work: Repaired sewer line separation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carl S.
07/2013
5.0
excavators, plumbing
  + 0 more
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.
Description of Work: Bob and his crew excavated our yard and replaced our water service line.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Rufus E.
04/2013
5.0
landscaping, excavators
  + 0 more
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.
Description of Work: Grading and conturing, cleared land of trees etc. Reseeded and covered with straw.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

JOHN M.
02/2013
5.0
drain pipe, excavators
  + 0 more
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.
Description of Work: We had a leak in our old copper pipe linking to city water service. Bob trenched to service, replaced pipe, filled in, worked with City, replaced sidewalk that couldn't be avoided.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Kathleen W.
07/2012
5.0
drain pipe, excavators
  + 0 more
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.
Description of Work: I used Knights Grading & Excavating to lay a drainage pipe from my basement sump pump to the outside.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Erik H.
05/2012
5.0
excavators, landscaping, sewer cleaning, drain pipe, wells
  + 3 more
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.
Description of Work: I used Knights Grading & Excavating to replace the connection to my sewer line. They replaced a sewer line and installed a grinder pump. They had to excavate and after they were done, they graded and seeded the yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000

Joyce Z.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We were pleased with everything they did. We didn't go with them but it wasn't because of the quote. It was because of the way they wanted to do the job.
Description of Work: I got a quote from them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael G.
07/2010
5.0
plumbing, excavators
  + 0 more
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.
Description of Work: Replaced sewer line, water line, removed old cement in multiple spots, poured new cement sidewalks and graded dirt driveway and large parking lot.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

    Contact information

    PO Box 504, Dexter, MI 48130


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Open All Day
    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day

    Licensing

    Licensed*
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    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Excavating,
    Drain Pipe Installation,
    Plumbing,
    Landscaping,
    Sewer Cleaning,
    Wells and Pumps,
    Septic Systems

    FAQ

    Knights Grading & Excavating is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Open All Day

    Monday: Open All Day

    Tuesday: Open All Day

    Wednesday: Open All Day

    Thursday: Open All Day

    Friday: Open All Day

    Saturday: Open All Day

    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.
    Knights Grading & Excavating offers the following services: Directional Boring, Drain Fields, Grading & Excavating, Grinder Pumps, Water & Sewer Line Installation & Repair, Storm Manhole Repair & Site Preparation

    Contact information

    PO Box 504, Dexter, MI 48130


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Open All Day
    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day