Professional Site Work & Landscaping: Meet Sam Hopkins

Tri-County graduate to business owner Learn how Tri-County Graduate, Marine Corps veteran Sam Hopkins built Hopkins Sitework to provide expert driveways, drainage, and yard expansions in West Michigan. From Marine Corps Veteran to Site Work Professional A graduate of Tri County High School, Sam served in the United States Marine Corps before returning home to West Michigan. With over 12 years of hands-on excavating experience—including seven years as a site foreman—Sam turned his lifelong passion for heavy equipment into a dedicated business focused on high-quality residential site work. “It’s about doing something better for yourself and your family,” says Hopkins. “I want to show my quality of work and create something great for my clients.” Core Services Offered by Hopkins Sitework Hopkins Sitework specializes in small-to-medium residential earth-moving and grading projects across Montcalm, Newaygo, and surrounding counties. Primary services include: Driveway Construction & Upgrades: Grading, gravel install, and driveway shaping. Yard Expansions: Clearing brush, trees, and weeds to maximize usable lawn space. Residential Drainage Solutions: Resolving standing water, flooded yards, and grading away from home foundations. Utility Trenching & Site Prep: Excavation for home utilities, outbuildings, and landscaping prep. Why Proper Drainage Matters for Michigan Homes Improper yard grading can lead to costly foundation issues, water intrusion in basements, and standing water that breeds pests like mosquitoes. Hopkins Sitework focuses on analyzing site elevation and soil grading to direct water away from decks, foundations, and driveways, protecting home equity. Contact Hopkins Sitework Whether you need a complete driveway overhaul, yard clearing, or drainage correction, Sam Hopkins offers flexible, phased project planning to fit residential budgets. Owner: Sam Hopkins Phone: 231-707-1469 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Search “Hopkins Sitework” Discover Montcalm County: Greenville  Carson City  Stanton  Howard City  Lakeview  Edmore  Sheridan  Pierson  McBride  Trufant  Six Lakes  Vestaburg  Crystal  Gowen  Coral Watch or Listen to the Full Episode This episode is especially helpful to watch on YouTube where screen examples are shown. Find Discover Montcalm Podcast on: YouTube Facebook Instagram Apple Podcasts Pandora iHeart Discover Montcalm is powered by the friends of the podcast It takes a community. Special thanks to: West Michigan Technology and Design Solutions WGLM 106.3 FM DW Video Business Growth Engine BluBrry Podcast Platform Together, we are building something bigger than a podcast—we are building a digital legacy. What’s New in 2026 We’re not slowing down—we’re expanding. On-Location Podcasting We now bring the podcast to your business, capturing your story in your environment. Chatting Local Segments Expanding beyond Montcalm County—while keeping our local roots strong. Tech Tuesdays Practical insights on: SEO Podcasting AI tools Digital growth strategies Your Story is the Fuel When you sit down on the Discover Montcalm Podcast, you’re not just promoting your organization. You’re: Strengthening the community Expanding local reach Creating lasting digital content Helping Montcalm County grow Discover Montcalm PodcastProduced by Duane Weed of DW Video & Multimedia LLCCelebrating over 40 years of storytelling and media production in Montcalm County. Contact Call 231-250-9624 Duane Weed at 231-250-9624 or [email protected]. Together, let’s showcase the heart of Montcalm County, one story at a time. Check out this video! Love stories that celebrate local people, places, and progress?Subscribe to the Discover Montcalm Podcast and explore the voices that shape Montcalm County and beyond. Have a story to share? Contact host Duane Weed at 231-250-9624 or [email protected] to be featured in a future episode — whether at your location or in-studio. Catch up on all episodes and discover the soul of small-town Michigan:discovermontcalmpodcast.com/category/podcast Follow us and be part of a growing community of storytellers. Produced by: https://www.dwvideo.com #DiscoverMontcalm #DiscoverMontcalmPodcast #MontcalmCounty #LocalVoices #MichiganPodcasts #CommunityMatters #SupportLocalStories Tri-County Graduate, Marine Corps veteran, business owner Sam Hopkins built Hopkins Sitework episode 205 by Discover Montcalm Podcast https://discovermontcalmpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sam-Hopkins-Hopkins-Sitework-Excavating.mp3 Discover Montcalm Audio Podcast Check out the podcast all about Montcalm County Michigan.