Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Excavation Partner in Ruth, Michigan
Gentner Excavating has been a family-owned and operated business since 1986, founded by Raymond Gentner and later joined by his son Martin in 1994. Our company combines over 30 years of combined experience with modern equipment and techniques to deliver efficient, safe, and high-quality excavation services. We specialize in civil excavating, wind energy construction, trucking, aggregate supply, tiling, and snow removal, serving the Thumb of Michigan and surrounding areas. Raymond and Martin maintain an active presence on every jobsite, ensuring timely completion and adherence to our standards of excellence. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our use of GPS precision technology and a dedicated team of qualified employees.We pride ourselves on transparency, reliability, and customer satisfaction, offering comprehensive solutions tailored to both residential and commercial needs. With strategically located aggregate pits and a fleet of specialized vehicles, we provide end-to-end services that meet diverse project requirements. Our long-standing reputation is built on trust, expertise, and a hands-on approach to project management. Whether tackling large-scale infrastructure projects or local site preparations, we prioritize safety, efficiency, and client collaboration. This philosophy has allowed us to grow into a trusted partner for communities and businesses throughout the region.
Services
Civil Excavating
Wind Energy
Trucking
Aggregate Supply
Tiling
Snow Removal
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We are a family-owned business with hands-on management since 1986.
- Our team utilizes GPS precision equipment for superior accuracy.
- We offer comprehensive services from excavation to snow removal.
- Our combined 30+ years of experience ensures expert project execution.
- We maintain on-site presence for quality control across all projects.
Services
Civil Excavating
We provide comprehensive civil excavating services for projects of all sizes, utilizing GPS precision equipment to ensure accuracy. Our expertise includes site preparation, foundation work, and demolition projects. With decades of experience, we deliver safe and efficient solutions tailored to residential and commercial needs.
Wind Energy
Since 2007, we've supported wind energy construction projects through excavation, site leveling, and aggregate transportation. Our services include road widening, crane pad construction, and material hauling from local suppliers. We combine specialized equipment with industry expertise to meet renewable energy infrastructure demands.
Trucking
Our trucking services include aggregate delivery and crushed concrete removal using tri-axle dump trucks and semi tractor-trailers. We transport materials from our own pits or local suppliers to construction sites across the Thumb of Michigan, ensuring timely and reliable logistics solutions.
Aggregate Supply
We offer a variety of sands, topsoil, clay, and millings from strategically located aggregate pits. Customers can choose delivery or self-haul options while we coordinate with local suppliers for gravel, stone, and limestone to meet project specifications.
Snow Removal
Our snow removal services utilize specialized equipment including v-blades, snow buckets, and industrial snow blowers. We handle commercial and residential snow clearing projects of any scale, ensuring safe and accessible properties throughout Michigan's winter season.
People
Raymond Gentner
Owner/Operator
Founder of Gentner Excavating since 1986, Raymond brings decades of hands-on experience in excavation and construction. He maintains active oversight of all projects, ensuring quality standards are met while mentoring the next generation of professionals.
Martin Gentner
Co-Owner/Operator
Joining his father in 1994, Martin has helped grow Gentner Excavating into a full-service excavation company. With expertise in GPS precision technology and project management, he ensures efficient execution of complex construction projects across Michigan.
Questions
What excavation services do you offer?
We provide civil excavating, wind energy construction, trucking, aggregate supply, tiling, and snow removal services for residential and commercial projects.
How long have you served the Thumb of Michigan?
We've been family-owned and serving the Thumb of Michigan since 1986, with over 30 years of combined experience in excavation and construction.
Do you handle large-scale wind energy projects?
Yes, we've supported wind energy construction since 2007, including site preparation, material transportation, and infrastructure development for renewable energy facilities.
What equipment do you use for snow removal?
We utilize pick-ups with v-blades, backhoes with snow buckets, loaders, and tractors with snow blowers to handle snow removal of any scale.
Can you supply construction materials?
Yes, we operate aggregate pits across the Thumb of Michigan and coordinate with local suppliers to deliver gravel, stone, and limestone for construction projects.