Proudly serving the Sault Ste. Marie community for over 50 years, Burton Excavating is the oldest continuously operating excavating company in the area.
Great for small orders and tight delivery areas:
Perfect for mid-sized orders without stepping up to a quad:
Requires level ground for dumping but can go places a semi can’t:
Best for large volumes or long hauls. Requires a wide, flat dumping area with no overhead wires:
*Important: We don’t recommend a semi for your first load. The box raises 28–30 ft in the air, and the truck must pull forward while dumping. Once the quad delivers and confirms your site is suitable, we can switch to a semi if it's available — often saving you money.
In past years, material delivery was a key part of our business. As some of our senior team members transitioned away from heavy site work, many found a comfortable fit-in delivery role. They appreciated the lighter demands and enjoyed meeting the customers they served across the community.
Over time, other companies began offering similar services, and with the unfortunate passing of a couple of our long-time seasonal drivers, we found ourselves without a dedicated person to oversee deliveries. With Bruce focused on managing job sites and no one with the experience to build a structured delivery program, this part of our business gradually slowed down.
That’s now changed. Bruce set out to create a pricing system that would be fair to customers and match them with the right trucking for their needs. We recently hired a new truck driver who not only brought solid experience behind the wheel but also took initiative in improving our material delivery program. He researched pricing tools and helped implement one that works well for both us and our customers.
To meet a variety of delivery needs, we invested in a clean, efficient single-axle dump truck that hauls up to 5.5 yards — perfect for smaller, more precise deliveries. Combined with our larger trucks, we now offer a full spectrum of delivery options that help keep costs efficient for any job of any size.
With our own pit containing millions of yards of material and our own crushing and screening equipment, we’re able to produce consistent, high-quality products. We’re proud to be ready and equipped to offer the community reliable, professional, and competitively priced material delivery once again.
Our smaller truck is the least costly to operate, making it a more efficient option for small orders. Whether it’s hauling one yard or a full 5.5-yard load, the delivery cost for the truck remains the same — you're paying for the truck time and the material itself. So, if you only need one yard, you’re only paying for that one yard of material, not a full load - but the delivery cost stays the same because the truck still makes the trip.
Larger trucks follow the same principle, but because they cost more to run, using them for small loads isn’t as cost-effective. That’s one of the main reasons we invested in a dependable smaller truck — to better serve customers with modest delivery needs and keep prices reasonable.
We also understand that some customers only need a few yards. Many times, neighbors will coordinate and have material delivered to a shared location, splitting both the delivery fee and the material. This approach has worked out well for others and can be a great way to save.
Our pricing system is designed for accuracy and fairness. By entering your address, we can calculate travel time from our closest location, one of our pits or our Easterday Avenue yard. Load time and dump time are fixed — the only variable is driving time. That means you only pay for the actual time it takes to deliver your material, without overcharges or inflated estimates.
If you're located farther away, our system helps you compare pricing and determine if it's still cost-effective to order from us.
We offer multiple truck sizes to match your load size and site accessibility. Whether it’s a small residential job or a commercial project, we’ve got the right truck for you.
Weight & Site Conditions Matter
⚠️ Burton Excavating is not responsible for any damage to:
*Know where your septic tank is and avoid soft areas where the truck might sink. If unsure, smaller loads may be the safer option.
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*We’ll do our best to provide pricing while you're on the phone, but we may have to call back with your quote.
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Burton Excavating, Inc.
1396 E. Easterday Ave. Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
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