Modal L.l.c.

What Modal L.l.c. does

Modal LLC is a family-owned excavating and outdoor construction contractor headquartered at 2475 Dairy Square, Traverse City, Michigan. Founded in 2012 by Riley Ramoie, a second-generation excavation professional, the company serves residential, commercial, industrial, non-profit, and public-sector clients across the Grand Traverse region of northern Michigan. Its service portfolio spans site preparation, residential and commercial excavation, helical pier installation, demolition, underground utilities (septic, water, sewer, storm), construction management, subcontracted finishing work (paving, concrete, hardscapes), retaining walls, and seasonal winter maintenance. Modal delivers projects through a fleet of 56 pieces of equipment and a small professional team, with municipal certifications enabling it to bid on infrastructure and commercial site-development work.

The business generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven contracts priced on scope, equipment usage, labor, and materials. There is no recurring software or subscription revenue layer; pricing is custom per engagement and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, using a website, social media presence, and customer referrals as the primary channels. Notable commercial work spans retail (Tractor Supply, O'Reilly Auto Parts), industrial (National Vacuum Equipment, Star Truck Rental), public infrastructure (Elk Rapids Wastewater Treatment Plant), and non-profit community projects (Mt. Holiday, Arbutus YMCA Camp, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy). A signature technical differentiator is the use of Bluetooth torque monitoring on helical pier installations, which produces documented engineering-grade reports on torque specifications for foundation work on unstable ground.

The company's competitive positioning rests on operator expertise, equipment capital depth, and local reputation rather than software or IP. There are no patents, no AI/ML capabilities disclosed, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no public financial filings. Ownership is private and family-held under Riley Ramoie, with formal support functions (Human Resources) in place and an active hiring pipeline that signals capacity scaling rather than distress.

Name

Modal L.l.c.

Legal name

Modal LLC

Website

https://modalllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Modal LLC is a family-owned excavating and outdoor construction contractor in Traverse City, Michigan, serving residential, commercial, industrial, nonprofit, and municipal clients across northern Michigan with site prep, helical piers, demolition, utilities, and winter maintenance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Excavation Services

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (23891), Utility System Construction (2371)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Trenching & Utility Excavation (IMAFAKAD)

Keywords

• Excavation services
• Site preparation
• Underground utilities
• Helical pier installation
• Demolition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Traverse City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Excavating and Construction Services: Modal LLC generates revenue through project-based contracts for excavating, demolition, construction management, and underground utility services. Revenue is earned through one-time project fees rather than recurring subscriptions. Services are priced based on project scope, equipment usage, labor, and materials. Projects range from residential driveways to large commercial infrastructure installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Modal LLC is an excavation and outdoor construction contractor providing site preparation, demolition, underground utilities (septic, water, sewer, storm), helical pier foundation installation, construction management, retaining walls, subcontracted finishing work (paving, concrete, hardscapes), and winter maintenance services. Projects are executed with a 56-piece equipment fleet and 35+ years of second-generation industry experience for residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, and non-profit clients in Northern Michigan.

Product overview

Modal LLC is a family-owned excavating and outdoor construction company based in Traverse City, Michigan. The company offers a comprehensive suite of excavation and construction services organized as distinct practice areas: Excavating Services (site prep, residential/commercial construction, road building, earthwork, clearing, landscaping), Winter Maintenance (snow plowing, ice management), Helical Piers (foundation solutions with Bluetooth torque monitoring), Demolition, Underground Utilities (septic, sewer, water, storm systems), Construction Management, Subcontracted Work (paving, concrete, hardscapes), Retaining Walls, Residential and Commercial Excavating, and Non-Profit community projects. These services function as standalone offerings that can be combined based on project requirements, delivered by a team with over 35 years of industry experience using a fleet of 56 equipment pieces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Excavating Services Site preparation services including residential and commercial construction, road building, mass earthwork, fine grading, clearing and demolition, retaining walls, landscaping, and aggregate supplies.
• Winter Maintenance Snow plowing for commercial and multi-unit residential properties, salting and ice management, shoveling, snowblowing, and snow removal and hauling services for Northern Michigan.
• Helical Piers Foundation solutions using helical pier installation for boardwalks, bridges, structural foundations, poor soil conditions, and existing foundation stabilization, featuring Bluetooth torque monitoring technology.
• Demolition Full site demolition for residential and commercial properties, selective demolition to salvage existing structures, foundation and underground utility removals, asphalt and concrete recycling, and asbestos and lead abatement coordination.
• Underground Utilities Installation of septic systems, fire suppression systems, water main and services, sewer main and services, storm sewer and storm water retention systems, French drains and dry wells.
• Construction Management Project consulting and permitting, construction budgeting and management, surveying and construction staking, engineering and site plan development, and materials testing and quality assurance.
• Subcontracted Work Finishing services including asphalt paving, striping and sealing, concrete curbs and flat work, tree clearing and removal, hardscapes and plantings, directional drilling, and seeding, mulching and hydroseeding.
• Retaining Walls Construction of retaining walls using block, timber, boulder, and sea wall materials.
• Residential Excavating Excavation services for residential construction projects including foundations, septic systems, and site preparation.
• Commercial Excavating Large-scale excavation services for commercial construction projects including parking lots, building sites, and municipal infrastructure.
• Non-Profit and In-Kind Projects Community service work for local non-profit organizations including Mt. Holiday and VASA Bike Park.

Quantifiable outcome

• 236 projects completed since 2013
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• General Contractors and Project ManagerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorModal LLC partners with general contractors and project managers as a subcontractor for excavation and underground utility work. They provide specialized expertise and equipment to complement prime contractors on construction projects, allowing general contractors to offer complete site solutions to their clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• R.B. Jergens Contractors: Midwest-based heavy civil and excavating contractor performing site preparation, underground utilities, and earthwork for public and private clients across similar Midwest geographies.
• Oetman Excavating: Grand Rapids-area excavating contractor where Modal's founder worked as foreman. Comparable site preparation, earthwork, and underground utility services in the western Michigan market.
• Jack Dykstra Excavating: Grand Rapids-area excavating contractor where Modal's founder gained early experience as pipe layer and operator. Comparable residential, commercial, and utility excavation services in western Michigan.
• Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Michigan- and Indiana-based heavy civil and highway contractor where Modal's founder previously worked as estimator and project manager. Directly comparable services in earthwork, underground utilities, and site preparation across the Midwest.
• Georgetown Construction: Michigan-based excavating and heavy civil contractor where Modal's founder previously worked as lead excavator operator. Comparable services in earthwork, site preparation, and underground utilities in the Michigan market.

Broad incumbents

• Michels Corporation: National utility, pipeline, and heavy civil contractor with significant underground utility, trenching, and earthwork capabilities. A broader incumbent serving similar end markets (municipal water/sewer, energy, communications) at much larger scale.
• Groundworks: National foundation services company with deep helical pier and structural foundation expertise, plus broader site work. The most direct comparison for Modal's specialty helical pier offering, but at much larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Modal_LLC
• Facebookfacebook.com/modal.tc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modal-llc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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