Ritter Dirt & Asphalt

Ritter Dirt & Asphalt Services include asphalt paving & repair, excavation, grading, & installation of gravel, rock, fill & topsoil. Contact us for a free quote!

We also do erosion control, foundation prep, build retaining walls, offer landscape design & installation, & more. Jason and Alysha Ritter founded Ritter Dirt and Asphalt LLC in 2015 with one word in mind: integrity. By modeling integrity in all we do, we have earned a reputation for high standards and exceptional customer service. Before launching Ritter Dirt and Asphalt, Jason worked for some of

the largest construction companies in Bellingham and throughout Whatcom County—operating equipment, grading property, laying pipe and driving commercial vehicles since 1993. Decades of construction and paving experience, a robust work ethic, high levels of organization and attention to detail, and quality customer service are traits that Ritter Dirt and Asphalt customers recognize and appreciate. Today, Ritter’s team of precision equipment operators and skilled construction laborers help meet the needs of residential property owners, land developers and general contractors in Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, the Nooksack Valley and throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties. Services include asphalt paving and repair, excavation, grading, and installation of gravel, rock, fill and topsoil. We also do erosion control, foundation prep for new construction, build retaining walls, offer landscape design and installation, and more. When you hire Ritter, you can expect precision paving delivered by an experienced construction crew.

09/04/2026

Unexpected conditions happen in construction. Unexpected bills without a conversation shouldn’t.

Once you start tearing into an existing driveway, you may find things no one could see beforehand — poor base, roots, unsuitable material, drainage issues, and more.

That’s when we believe the contractor should stop, communicate what was found, explain the options and let the customer make an informed decision before moving forward.

Good communication is just as important as good workmanship.

Experience Isn't Just About Running EquipmentAnyone can rent an excavator.What experience teaches you is when to stop di...
09/01/2026

Experience Isn't Just About Running Equipment
Anyone can rent an excavator.

What experience teaches you is when to stop digging.

It's recognizing the warning signs of buried utilities before they're damaged.

It's spotting drainage issues before they become standing water, erosion, or flooding.

It's noticing subtle changes in the soil that tell you what's happening beneath the surface.

Those are the things that don't come from operating equipment—they come from decades of working in the field.

For more than 30 years, Ritter Dirt & Asphalt has learned that the most expensive problems are often the ones you can't see.

That's why we don't just show up to move dirt or pave asphalt. We take the time to understand the site, evaluate potential challenges, and help our customers avoid costly surprises before they happen.

Because experience isn't measured by the equipment you own...

It's measured by the decisions you make.

If you're planning a commercial site development, excavation, grading, drainage project, or asphalt paving, partner with a team that's looking beyond today's job and planning for tomorrow's success.

📞 Call Ritter Dirt & Asphalt today at (360) 739-3482 to discuss your project.

Built by Ritter. Built to Last.
Don't Be Bitter... Just Call Ritter.

Experience Isn't Just About Running EquipmentAnyone can rent an excavator.Experience is knowing when to stop digging.It'...
08/27/2026

Experience Isn't Just About Running Equipment
Anyone can rent an excavator.

Experience is knowing when to stop digging.

It's recognizing the signs of buried utilities before they're damaged.

It's spotting drainage issues before they become standing water and flooding.

It's noticing subtle changes in the soil that reveal what's happening beneath the surface.

Those are the kinds of things you don't learn from a manual—you earn them through years of experience in the field.

After more than 30 years, we've learned that the biggest problems are often the ones you can't see... yet.

That's why we don't just move dirt or lay asphalt.

We evaluate the entire site, anticipate challenges, and help our customers avoid costly surprises before they happen.

That's the difference experience makes.

📞 Planning a site development, excavation, or paving project? Put three decades of experience to work for you. Call Ritter Dirt & Asphalt today at (360) 739-3472 for a consultation.

Don't Be Bitter... Just Call Ritter.

Many people assume asphalt fails because of heavy traffic.Sometimes that's true.But more often?It's water.When water isn...
08/24/2026

Many people assume asphalt fails because of heavy traffic.

Sometimes that's true.

But more often?

It's water.

When water isn't directed away properly, it slowly works its way beneath the pavement, weakening the base layer over time. What starts as a small drainage issue can eventually become cracks, potholes, sinking pavement, and costly repairs.

That's why one of the first things we evaluate on every project isn't the asphalt...

It's the drainage.

Because solving the water problem today can save you thousands of dollars tomorrow.

People often call us because they need a new parking lot or pavement repair.

Our job is helping them identify—and solve—the problem that's causing the damage in the first place.

That's the difference between fixing pavement and protecting your investment.

💧 Seeing cracks, standing water, or areas that are beginning to settle? Let's take a look before a small issue becomes a major expense.

Don't Be Bitter... Just Call Ritter.

08/22/2026

Thirty years in construction teaches you a few things.

One of the biggest? Good contractors aren’t the ones who never run into problems.

Because construction doesn’t work that way.

Plans change. Conditions change. Schedules change. Unexpected things happen.

What matters is what happens next.

Do you communicate? Do you bring solutions? Do you take ownership and keep the project moving?

The people who hire us already have enough on their plate. Their contractor shouldn’t become one more thing they have to manage.

That’s something we’ve learned over the years — and it’s a big part of the company we’re building today.

Less chaos. More clarity. Keep it moving.

That’s Ritter.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Customer Review"The most honest and hard working business. Enjoyed the quality of the work and highly recomme...
08/18/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Customer Review

"The most honest and hard working business. Enjoyed the quality of the work and highly recommend them!"
— Diane

There's no better compliment than earning a customer's trust.

At Ritter Dirt & Asphalt, we believe great projects are built on more than quality workmanship—they're built on honesty, clear communication, and doing the job right from the ground up.

Thank you, Diane, for your kind words and for trusting us with your project. It was a pleasure working with you, and we're grateful for your recommendation.

If you're looking for a contractor who values integrity just as much as quality, we'd love the opportunity to earn your trust too.

Don't Be Bitter... Just Call Ritter.

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Everson, WA
98247

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 6pm
Tuesday 6am - 6pm
Wednesday 6am - 6pm
Thursday 6am - 6pm
Friday 6am - 6pm

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+13607393472

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