Posthole drilling
Posthole drilling
Mr. Posthole drills postholes for fences, decks, gazebos and pergolas, and pole barns: 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18 and 24 inches across, up to 10 feet deep, plumb and exactly where they're marked. Kirk files the MISS DIG ticket and doesn't drill until it clears, and ground protection mats keep the machine off your lawn.
By project
What are you building?
Fence Postholes
Diameter: Ø 6–24 in
Fence contractors and homeowners love our perfectly straight, plumb postholes. A straight hole is essential when building a fence, especially a pre-built fence.
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Deck Postholes
Diameter: Ø 6–24 in
Our deck postholes are precise, to depth, and drilled with care for your project. Decks are an essential part of your living space; start them off right with a good foundation.
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Gazebo Postholes
Diameter: Ø 6–24 in
Building a gazebo, covered porch, or deck? Start your project off right with straight, accurate holes, augered to the diameter and depth on your plans.
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Pole Barn Postholes
Diameter: up to Ø 24 in
We drill precise holes up to 24" in diameter. For pole barn footings, our system ensures precise, accurate holes to start your building project off right.
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What postholes cost
- Drilling minimum, Fowlerville and Howell area
- $350
- Fowlerville and Howell area
- Drilling minimum, Lansing area
- $400
- Lansing area
- Drilling minimum, Detroit area
- $500
- Detroit area
Drilling only · Other areas are priced by distance.
Customer reviews
From customers
“Kirk and his team installed 20 post holes in some tight spaces for a new side yard fence in less than 3 hours. They cleaned up the spoils beautifully and left my existing grass unharmed. All for a price that I thought was very reasonable for the job.”
“Fantastic service. I reached out online to get a quote for 11 post holes for a deck project. I was contacted within 10 minutes and had an appointment booked for the next morning. Pricing is very fair and he was very professional and personable. I will 100% be using him again in the future for any post hole projects!!”
“Kirk was very professional, a good communicator, far on price, done on time, top-drawer equipment and inspector gave me green approval of footings.”
FAQ
Posthole questions
Will you damage my yard or lawn?
No. We pride ourselves on disturbing your existing lawn as little as possible. We use fiberglass composite mats to move our equipment across finished lawns, driveways and sidewalks and, more importantly, to turn our machine on your finished lawn. The mats let the machine spin in its own length on top of the mat with little to no disturbance to your property.
How much will my postholes cost?
Every job is a little different. The price depends on how many holes you need, how wide and how deep. The drilling minimum is $350 in the Fowlerville and Howell area, $400 in the Lansing area and $500 in the Detroit area. Other areas are priced by distance. Most deck and fence projects run $350–$450. Fill out the contact form and Kirk will give you an accurate estimate. See pricing and minimums
Do you handle the MISS DIG ticket?
Yes. Kirk files the MISS DIG ticket himself, through his contractor portal, for every job, commercial and residential. It's required by law and protects valuable infrastructure, and he doesn't drill without clearance. MISS DIG needs 72 business hours (Mon–Fri) to clear. A ticket submitted Friday at noon clears the following Wednesday at noon.
What size holes can you drill?
We run 8 auger sizes: 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18 and 24 inches. The deepest we drill is 10 feet. Footings in Saline went the full ten feet, 18 inches wide, to reach undisturbed soil.
Will your machine fit into my backyard?
It needs a 42 inch gate. If your gate is narrower, fence sections can be removed for access. Tell us about the access when you call and we'll plan around it.
Tell us about your holes.
How many, how wide, how deep, and where. Kirk will text or call you back with a quote. Mon–Sat 7am–7pm.