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Protect Your Yard from Water Damage

Invest in a yard drainage system in the Kalamazoo and Portage areas

Excess water buildup from heavy rains can lead to pooling, foundation damage and soggy lawns. Fortunately, Soil Friends Excavating, LLC specializes in effective drainage system installations, including French drains and underground gutter downspout drainage systems. These solutions efficiently channel water away from your property, protecting your landscape and preventing flooding. Our team designs and installs each system with precision to ensure long-lasting performance and a drier, healthier outdoor space.

What to Expect When You Book
Choosing our yard drainage service means investing in the longevity and usability of your outdoor space. We understand the challenges of Kalamazoo's climate and tailor our solutions accordingly. Here's what you can expect when you work with us:


  • Comprehensive site assessment
  • Custom drainage plan development
  • Professional installation of drainage systems
  • Ongoing maintenance advice
  • Friendly and knowledgeable service


Don't let poor drainage damage your property. Call 269-348-1567 to learn more about French drains and underground gutter downspout solutions in Mattawan, Portage, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Galesburg, Texas Corners, and Oshtemo Township, MI.

Customer inquiries are the lifeline of the business and I'm looking to do high-quality high caliber jobs qualified customers and I'm not looking to have a company that just is in the business of giving estimates so I'm trying to qualify my customer that way I get serious inquiries only that I end up doing estimates for.

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Why is a yard drainage system important

Standing water on your lawn may not seem like a big deal, but it can lead to a range of problems. A proper yard drainage system can:

Prevent water damage to plans, grass and landscaping

Reduce the risk of root rot

Prevent soil erosion

Keep your lawn healthy and thriving

Prevent flooding during heavy rainfall

A good yard drainage system can also increase your property value. Reach out today to learn more about our options. We provide services in Kalamazoo County, Including Galesburg and Texas Corners, MI

Choose an experienced excavation crew

Wondering what sets Soil Friends Excavating apart? We're a family-owned, local company backed by three generations of hands-on experience. When your project calls for heavy equipment work, you can trust our team to get it done efficiently and done right the first time.

From site preparation and grading to utility trenching and drainage solutions, we approach every job with precision, care, and attention to detail. We know a strong foundation is essential-whether you're building a new patio, installing a retaining wall, or preparing land for construction. At Soil Friends Excavating, we blend old-school work ethic with modern equipment to deliver dependable results you can rely on.

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Hire our landscapers for your outdoor project

Soil Friends Excavation did a good job with our retaining wall! We presented a number of challenges designing our wall but Ben and his team overcame them all and put up a stellar wall. We were consulted and included in all decisions. The team was timely and very considerate. The landscaping and clean up after the work was complete was an added bonus. They can help with a number of projects like land clearing, drainage prep, patios and retaining walls. I would highly recommend contacting them for your project!

Deborah S

Ben was such a great partner in a recent project on my farm. I was placing a pre-built shed for adaptation to a chicken coop. Ben came out and walked the property with me. He listened carefully to what was important to me and what I was trying to accomplish. He made suggestions and helped me make the best decision for the project. He then completed the pad for the shed to go on, ensuring it was level and would have proper drainage. Ben went out of his way to ensure the project was exactly as I had envisioned going above and beyond on little details.
I would recommend Soil Friends to anyone and they will continue to be my first call for any future projects on my farm!

Amber L

Soil and friends did excellent work getting my area ready for my pool. Ben has great communication! Him and his team got the project done in a timely manner and are very professional! Highly recommend if your looking for someone that cares about your project as much as you do and is affordable!

Rebecca W

They did great work and communicated well with where they were at in getting to our job!

Amber G

Soil Friends' work is wonderful. They have installed a beautiful patio and retaining wall for new garden beds. Additionally, they have put all gutter/downspouts into drainage systems to route water from the house and most importantly, the basement. Installed a French Drain to deal with the most egregious source of water into basement. They are easy to work with and very professional. Dedicated to getting the job done right!

Holly H

If you are you needing soil work, land clearing, retaining wall, grading, driveways or custom planting. I encourage you to reach out to Soil Friends Excavation, we had driveway work done. The representatives at this company listen to understand the customer needs and desires and provides the best feasible option.

Lois S

Soil Friends Excavation just completed a patio and french drain system for me. Start to finish this was the easiest and most satisfying project I have ever done. Great, continuous communication; on schedule and respectful of my time and my property; superb quality craftmanship. Ben and Bob's attention to detail and the pride they take in their work is rarely seen today. I am beyond satisfied with my new patio and the surrounding landscaping they did. I highly recommend Soil Friends in all their endeavors and look forward to doing business with them again.

So y

We had Soil Friends do two projects for us recently. First they removed a river rock filled garden in the back yard, hardscaping the area, removing the rock and the top layer of hard soil. They installed a retaining wall and filling it with new top soil. Bob's attention to detail made for well built and beautiful retaining wall.
The second project involved hardscaping an area where several pine trees had stood and building a mounded area for future trees and bushes. Ben kept us informed every step of the process. We highly recommend Soil Friends for any landscaping project.

Carl W

Great guy, He was able to level out my yard were a large raised flower bed was. Looking foward on using him on other future projects.

John B

Ben from Soil Friends Excavating put in 2 field stone bouder walls in our front yard plus they removed old landscaping shrubs that were not doing well due to being placed in a shady area & they required sun. They installed appropriate shubs for shade & installing landscaping cloth & mulch. They also brought in new soil for the side of the yard & seeded the entire side & front yard. I would highly recommend this company to anyone. Very experienced workers that were very friendly. On a scale of 1 to 5, we would give them a 5 stars. They did a fantastic job. We highly recommend them.

Fran H