Our History
The Ryerson Family has over forty years of experience working in the excavation industry in West Michigan. Jon M. Ryerson started Ryerson Sewer Installers in 1980 with the help of his father in-law Bob Kimble. He specialized in installing and replacing City Water Lines, City Sewer Lines and Septic Systems. Over the years he has successfully built a high quality reputation and has always stood behind his work. His sons, Jon and Martin started their careers working for the family business as teenagers. As young adults they expanded their horizons by working in different areas of the country. Jon in excavation and Martin in business administration. In 2018 they both returned to the area to purchase the business from their father. They changed the name to Ryerson Brother’s Excavating LLC and greatly expanded the excavation services offered by the business. In 2024, Lee Marcus bought a majority share of Ryerson and partnered with Jon to continue the company’s legacy and commitment to excellence in excavation services while Martin moved on to expand his other business ventures.
About Us
The Ryerson Family has over forty years of experience.
We handle all your residential and commercial excavating needs, from digging basements and foundations to grading and landscaping.
We clear land for new construction projects, including removing trees, brush, and debris.
We dig basements and foundations for new homes and commercial buildings.
We grade land for construction projects, including driveways, parking lots, and landscaping.
We install and repair driveways, including gravel, asphalt, and concrete.
We install and repair parking lots, including grading, paving, and drainage.
We build and maintain private roads, including gravel, asphalt, and concrete.
We demolish existing structures, including homes, buildings, and other structures.
We build retaining walls to prevent erosion and support slopes.
We use natural fieldstone to build retaining walls, landscaping features, and other structures.
We use large prefabricated concrete blocks to build retaining walls and other structures.
We use landscape blocks to build retaining walls, landscaping features, and other structures.
We build stone or concrete stairways for homes and commercial buildings.
We install erosion control measures to prevent soil erosion.
We install culverts to allow water to flow under roads and other structures.
We stabilize shorelines to prevent erosion and protect property.
We use rip rap to protect shorelines and other areas from erosion.
We install drain tiles to remove excess water from the ground.
We install French drains to remove excess water from the ground.
We dig ditches to drain water from the ground.
We build swales to collect and drain water from the ground.
We grade and slope land to improve drainage and prevent erosion.
We restore land after construction projects, including seeding and planting.
We install and repair city water and sewer lines.
We install new city water and sewer lines.
We repair and replace existing city water and sewer lines.
We install water main taps and laterals.
We install sewer laterals.
We install and repair septic systems.
We install new septic systems.
We repair and replace existing septic systems.
We provide dump truck services, including hauling away debris and delivering materials.
We haul away debris from construction projects and other sites.
We dispose of debris in an environmentally responsible manner.
We deliver materials to construction projects and other sites.
- Environmental Responsibility
We are committed to environmentally responsible practices, minimizing our impact on the environment.
- Positive Customer Reviews
Our portfolio showcases a wide range of successful excavation projects, demonstrating our expertise.
- Efficient Project Management
We understand the importance of deadlines and are committed to completing projects on time and within budget.
““We had significant bank washout in our backyard. Ryerson came out several times, spent a lot of time trying to find the best solution to drain off an underground spring that was creating a large sink hole in our back yard. They have great customer service and do what they say they’re going to do. That’s hard to find these days. The brothers and the entire crew are very hard working.“”
““We are so impressed by the Ryerson brothers and their staff. They were so kind, professional and efficient. The work they did for us was exactly what I had envisioned and is stunningly natural. I just can’t say enough good things about them. Thank you guys!””
““They were awesome to work with and exceeded our expectations! We had asked them to do some minor grading and create a parking area at our home. They quoted a very reasonable price, were very professional, easy to work with and quickly and efficiently completed the work. We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! Would totally recommend!””
““We got pricing from 4 different Companies. Ryerson treated us with respect when coming out for the quote, SHOWED UP ON TIME! Told us everything they would have to do, and just explained everything VERY well. The group that showed up were very respectful, on time, clean, and even took time to pet our old dog. 100% top notch company, and would tell anyone to contact me for a personal review or referral!””
““They are truly amazing. The personnel experience, work ethic, speed of the process and continued support they provide is second to none. Today one month later, all new septic tank risers and lids are in place and new grass is growing. Without question we highly recommend Ryerson Brothers Excavating. Our grateful thanks to Martin, Jon Sr. and Randy for an excellent job well done.””
