Lester Brothers

Driveway pop quiz. 👀

You pull into your driveway after a heavy rain and notice:

A) Water sitting in the same low spot
B) Stone washing toward the edges
C) Deep tire ruts forming
D) All of the above

Which one tells us you probably need more than “just another load of gravel”?

Answer: D.

Adding material can help, but if the driveway isn’t properly graded or drainage isn’t addressed, the same problems can come right back. Sometimes the best driveway fix starts with correcting what’s underneath... not simply adding more on top.

Slow drains? Wet spots in the yard?

It’s easy to assume the tank needs to be pumped, but that isn’t always the whole story. A septic system has several working parts, and problems can come from the tank, drainfield, plumbing, groundwater or even how the system is being used.

That’s why diagnosing the actual issue matters.

Pumping a tank may temporarily relieve symptoms, but if there’s another problem underground, it won’t make that problem disappear. If something doesn’t seem right with your septic system, don’t guess. Let’s figure out what’s actually going on.

Tight schedules, unpredictable weather, and a growing punch list? That's fall in Michigan.

Lester Brothers is here to help contractors keep projects moving with the equipment, materials, and services they need, including:
• Aggregates and material delivery
• Excavation and site preparation
• Hydro excavation and directional drilling
• Stone slinging and trucking

From one load of material to ongoing project support, we're ready to get to work.
Built on More Than Dirt.

A little rain shouldn't leave you wondering what's happening underground. 💧

Fall is a good time to pay attention to your septic system, particularly when the ground is saturated.

Unusually soggy areas around your drainfield, slow drains, or unpleasant odors aren't things you want to ignore.

Lester Brothers offers septic pumping, inspections, and drainfield installations to help homeowners stay ahead of costly surprises.

Get your system checked before winter settles in!

Your driveway shouldn't turn into an obstacle course every time it rains.

Puddles, potholes, washouts, and uneven gravel become a lot more noticeable when Michigan's fall rain rolls through.

Whether your driveway needs a little attention or a complete refresh, Lester Brothers can help get things back in shape before freezing temperatures make matters worse.

Don't spend another season dodging the same potholes. Schedule your driveway project with Lester Brothers! 📲

Some of the most important work on a jobsite happens before anyone starts digging.

When underground utilities are involved, knowing exactly what you’re working around matters. Hydro excavation provides a precise, non-destructive way to expose buried infrastructure using pressurized water and vacuum excavation.

For contractors, municipalities, utilities and commercial projects, that can mean greater accuracy when locating lines and less disruption to the surrounding area.

Lester Brothers has the equipment and experienced crews to support projects throughout the region with hydro excavation, directional drilling, excavation, trucking and more.

When the job gets complicated underground, it helps to have the right team above it.

Your driveway survived summer. But is it ready for winter?

Before freezing temperatures, snowplows and Michigan’s favorite freeze-thaw cycle arrive, take a good look at your driveway.

Low spots holding water?
New potholes forming?
Ruts getting deeper?
Gravel disappearing into the yard?

Those little problems have a way of becoming much bigger by spring.

Lester Brothers can help with driveway grading, repairs and fresh aggregate to get things back in shape before winter settles in.

Because “we’ll deal with it in the spring” sounds great… until February. 😅

Lester Brothers is looking for an experienced Senior Heavy Diesel & Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Jackson.

We’re looking for someone who knows their way around heavy trucks and construction equipment and, more importantly, knows how to diagnose a problem and see the repair through from start to finish.

This role works with everything from excavators, dozers and loaders to vocational trucks, hydraulics, electrical systems and modern diesel emissions systems.

If you’re an experienced mechanic who takes pride in keeping equipment running, works well independently and isn’t afraid of a difficult diagnostic problem, we’d like to hear from you.

Benefits include:
• Competitive compensation based on experience and diagnostic ability
• Medical, dental & vision
• Company-funded HRA
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks PTO
• Holiday pay
• Annual merit increases with no salary caps

Apply today or share this with an experienced mechanic who might be a great fit for the Lester Brothers team!

When was the last time your septic tank was pumped? 🚽

As a general rule, septic tanks should be emptied every 3–5 years, depending on household size and usage. Staying on top of routine maintenance can help prevent backups, unpleasant surprises and more expensive problems down the road.

Lester Brothers can help with your septic system from start to finish, including:

• Septic tank pumping
• Septic inspections
• Drainfield installations
• Septic system service and support

Not sure what your system needs? Give Lester Brothers a call and let our experienced team help keep things flowing like they should.