York, ND — Est. 2019
We move
the earth
for you.
Family-owned excavating and site preparation serving residential and commercial projects across North Dakota.
What we do
Our services
From breaking ground on a new build to finish grading around a completed site, we handle every phase of excavation work.
Residential site prep
Clearing, grading, and prepping lots for new home construction. We get your pad ready for the build ahead.
Grading & leveling
Precision grading for drainage, foundations, and finished landscapes. We make sure water goes where it should.
Dirt work
Cut and fill, topsoil stripping, rough grading, and mass excavation for projects of any scale.
Road & driveway prep
Subgrade preparation for driveways, access roads, and parking areas. Built to hold up through the seasons.
Drainage solutions
Site drainage planning and earthwork to protect your property from standing water and erosion.
Snow removal
Reliable snow and ice removal for driveways, lots, and access roads. Keeping you moving all winter long.
Rural onsite sewer systems
Installation and excavation for rural septic and onsite sewer systems. Done right the first time.
Commercial excavation
Large-scale site work for commercial developments, warehouse pads, and business construction sites.
Culvert installation
Professional culvert installation for driveways, fields, and roadways to manage water flow and prevent erosion.
Why Ritterman
Three generations
of getting it done.
The Ritterman family has been in the trades since 1958. When James founded Ritterman Excavating in 2019, he brought that same work ethic and hands-on care to every job site.
Owner on every job
James is hands-on at every site. You're not dealing with a crew you've never met.
Family reputation on the line
Our name has meant quality in this region for over 65 years. We protect that on every project.
Local knowledge
We know North Dakota soil, weather, and terrain. That experience shows in our work.
When you get to see a project start as a pasture and then the dirt work built up and everything graded around it, it’s like we are painting a picture with the earth.
— James Ritterman, Owner