Dave's Elite Excavating & Grading
Dave's Elite Excavating & Grading is an excavating contractor based in Elkhart, IN. Their website shows medium confidence for barndominium projects, with one mention of "barndominium" across six website pages and extensive experience with pole barn site prep. Reviewers highlight their reliability in scheduling and quality site preparation work across 17 reviews averaging 4.8 stars. Buyers should confirm project scope and service area directly when contacting them.
Barndo signal found
1 "barndominium" mention(s) across 6 pages — barndo referenced but not featured.
In Google reviews, site preparation and schedule reliability are common themes across 17 reviews with an average 4.8-star rating.
These tags come from customer review language. They are evidence to ask better questions, not a guarantee that the builder offers a specific service today. Where a matching review-signal page exists, the tag links to that shortlist.
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Review highlights
Short excerpts from public Google reviews. They are buyer language, not verified claims about current services.
“I've been working on a barndomonium project with a couple of my buddies for myself as a summer getaway for the last couple of years. As one can expect, there were some cost overruns so one of the tasks I decided to…”
5/5Mar 2026Google review“Actually the review is zero. The worse company I have dealt with. Arrogant and unprofessional. Always late. Does not follow directions. Will not ever recommend him to anyone. Way over priced”
1/5Jul 2023Google review“Great excavating company. they were prompt and quick. They clearly addressed the drainage concerns I had and rebuilt my driveway. Great work and reasonably priced. I will definitely recommend them.”
5/5Apr 2026Google review
Use the review signals to ask sharper questions.
- Do you handle site prep directly or coordinate separate crews?
- What needs to be ready before your crew starts?
- How do driveway, utility, septic, or grading needs affect the quote?
- What is your current realistic start date and build timeline?
- Which delays are most common on projects like mine?
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Questions to answer before you call
- Does Dave's Elite Excavating & Grading build barndominiums?
- Yes, based on their website, Dave's Elite Excavating & Grading does work related to barndominiums but it is not their primary focus. This is supported by one mention of "barndominium" across six website pages and a stronger emphasis on pole barn site prep. Buyers should confirm the builder's recent barndominium projects, exact service area, and scope before requesting a quote.
- Where is Dave's Elite Excavating & Grading located?
- 56935 Elk Ct, Elkhart, IN 46516.
- How do I get a quote from Dave's Elite Excavating & Grading?
- Call (574) 298-5500 or visit daveseliteexcavating.com. Ask what they build themselves, what they subcontract, and whether they have recent barndo projects you can check.
- What should I ask on the first call?
- Ask for two recent local references, a finished project you can visit, their typical permit timeline in your county, whether they do shell-only or turnkey work, and which parts they subcontract. Good builders expect these questions.
Before you take the next step
This listing is not an endorsement. Ask for recent references, visit finished work if you can, and get another quote from a second builder before you sign.