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Every improvement you make to your property matters—to your daily life, your investment, and your peace of mind. That’s why we bring craftsmanship and care to every cut, grade, and system we install, including driveways, retaining walls, septic systems, and land preparation for homes.

Our work sets the ground. Our name stands above it.

Every great project starts with a solid foundation—built not just in the earth, but in trust, integrity, and hard work throughout Northern Michigan. At Dirt Tek, we show up as promised, do the job right the first time, and treat every project as if it were our own.

We don’t just move dirt. We move visions forward—from excavation and grading to septic systems, driveways, and shoreline projects—on schedule, on budget, and exactly as imagined for clients in Traverse City, the Leelanau Peninsula, Old Mission Peninsula, and lakefront communities along Torch Lake and Lake Michigan.

Our Team

Driven by precision and integrity, the Dirt Tek team leverages decades of on-site experience to master even the most complex excavation challenges. Our vision is to serve as the reliable backbone for any project, transforming blueprints into reality through advanced technical expertise and a collaborative spirit. From residential clearing to industrial development, we provide the solid foundation necessary for your success.

James Schettek

35 Years of Excellence in Excavation & Construction. Mastering every phase of the build, from initial site consultation and precision layout to final grading and landscape plantings. Loves to see the transformation of a new site in a short time frame. Enjoys bringing customer's visions to reality.

Tyler Schettek

With three years of official industry experience and a lifetime spent behind the controls starting at just six years old, he brings a unique level of intuition to the job site. He is a capable operator, driver, and laborer currently rounding out his field expertise by training in the business essentials of bidding and estimating.

Jacob VanVynckt

With three years of experience, Jacob specializes in site clearing, tree work, and operating small machinery. He is a dedicated laborer who takes pride in the physical transformation of a project, finding it rewarding to see an undeveloped property evolve into a finished, polished product.

Maverik

Chief Canine Officer

We’ve built our reputation on a solid foundation.

But don’t take our word for it. Take theirs.

Dirt Tek helped shape our building sight so that EVERYTHING (our home site, path to the lake, hardscape, out door kitchen pavilion, landscaping berms, pavement and lawn) works together in harmony for our Old Mission Home. The team works with you to understand your purpose and provides and delivers a vision that makes your building site perfect - lovely to look at and easy to enjoy. Thanks to James and Fran for all of your hard work and skill!
J&T F.Home Owner
Dirt Tek did an excellent job excavating our property on Torch Lake during a tear-down and rebuild project. Our focus was to safeguard many existing, large trees on the property. Dirt Tek worked around the trees with ease and kept them protected from damage. They paid attention to our needs and concerns throughout the process.
T.Home Owner
Dirt Tek handled the excavation work efficiently and professionally, setting a solid foundation for the entire project. Their crew clearly knew what they were doing and kept things moving without unnecessary complications.
MH.Homeowner
Dirt Tek moves mountains to deliver what their clients desire. In order to position our home correctly on our lot, they brought in a bucket truck so we could “see” the lot from what would be the second floor. It provided the opportunity to position our home for the optimal views and the peace of mind needed to move forward. They were more than a contractor, they were a partner.
ASH.Home Owner

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