Menning Excavating Mitchell SD

Business Overview

Menning Excavating in Mitchell SD is a local excavation and service contractor serving homes and businesses across south central South Dakota. It offers demolition, septic work, trenching, and plumbing inspection with a small, skilled crew. Emergency service is available for urgent sewer or septic issues. The company works on both residential properties and commercial sites, handling farmsteads, Main Street repairs, and new construction prep.

Key Services

The team focuses on practical, safe work. Main services include:

• Exterior surface and wall demolition
• Interior demolition
• Partial structure demolition
• Total structure demolition
• Plumbing inspection and diagnostics
• Septic installation, repair and maintenance
• Trenching and site preparation for new builds

Projects are scheduled to fit local weather and seasonal needs, with careful planning for freeze/thaw cycles and spring run-off common in the area.

Areas Served

Menning Excavating Mitchell SD serves Mitchell and nearby towns including Springfield, Volga, Wagner, Parkston, Miller, Platte, Tyndall, and De Smet. Work covers rural properties and town-center jobs within the listed service area.

Company History

Operating under Menning Backhoe LLC for more than 30 years, Menning Excavating started as a small backhoe operation and grew into a multi-service contractor. Experience on local homesteads, municipal projects, and small commercial sites shaped the company’s practical approach. Over time, equipment and skills expanded to handle more complex demolition and sewer work while keeping project timelines predictable.

Leadership

Company leadership is local and hands-on. The owner has decades of field experience and keeps crew training in-house. Team members are trained on safety, excavation best practices, and septic systems common to South Dakota clay and loam soils. The business takes part in community projects around Mitchell and tends to maintain strong ties with local contractors and inspectors.

Specialties & Highlights

• Experienced crew trained for precise demolition — interior and exterior work done to limit disruption.
• Septic and water/sewer services matched to local soil and frost conditions.
• Trenching and site prep for agriculture buildings and residential foundations.
• On-call help for urgent sewer or septic failures, with plumbing inspection available.

Why Locals Choose Menning Excavating

Menning Excavating Mitchell SD is chosen for steady, practical work and local knowledge. The company balances job-site experience with careful planning around South Dakota weather and soil. Residents and businesses often cite clear estimates, responsible scheduling, and a crew that knows how to complete jobs with minimal surprises.

Hours are typically Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with Sunday closed. Call to schedule a free estimate or to arrange emergency service for septic or sewer issues.