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Welcome to CDL Excavating. We deliver high-precision excavation, foundation digging, site grading, trenching, and land clearing for residential and commercial projects. Safe, reliable, and equipped to handle jobs of all sizes.
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From initial groundwork to final site grade, CDL Excavating provides heavy equipment solutions tailored to your site's specific soil, terrain, and structural requirements.
Complete digging and earth removal for home builders and property owners. Foundations, additions, basement excavations, and pool digs executed with surgical precision.
Laser-precise rough and final grading to establish proper elevation, prevent pooling water, and ensure structural stability before any concrete or construction begins.
Clean, accurately measured trenches for underground utility lines. We follow all safety specifications and depth codes to protect underground infrastructure.
Transform overgrown lots into clean, build-ready parcels. We clear trees, brush, boulders, and demolish unwanted concrete slabs, sheds, and old driveways.
A driveway is only as good as its foundation. We excavate unsuitable topsoil, lay crushed stone base, compact it to density, and ensure proper water runoff.
Solve standing water, wet basements, and foundation washouts once and for all. We engineer drainage systems that divert storm water safely away from structures.
Built on honesty, safety, and uncompromising groundwork quality. We take pride in delivering on time, treating every property with respect, and finishing each job with precision.
"Great projects start from the ground down. We make sure your foundation is solid."
At CDL Excavating, we understand that excavation is the most critical first phase of any construction or land improvement project. Errors in grading, poor compaction, or inaccurate depths can cause costly foundation issues down the road.
That's why our team brings hands-on experience, modern equipment, and strict adherence to safety standards to every single job. Whether you need a simple trench dug or a multi-acre property cleared and leveled, we treat your project as our top priority.
We combine experienced machine operation with modern standards of customer service, safety, and honest communication.
We show up when promised. We know other contractors and timelines depend on excavation being finished on schedule.
No ambiguous estimates or surprise add-ons. You receive an upfront scope of work covering digging, grading, and material haul.
We coordinate with 811 utility locating services before any bucket touches the ground, keeping your property and public safety protected.
A glimpse into the diverse earthmoving and excavation projects CDL Excavating manages for builders, homeowners, and commercial developers.
Full depth excavation for custom single-family home foundation, squared corners, and compacted base ready for footers.
Cut-and-fill grading with laser precision to establish building pad elevation and ensure positive storm water runoff.
Complete land clearing of thick overgrowth, mature stump grubbing, and root removal for future development.
Trench excavation for water main connection and heavy underground power conduits with safety bedding sand.
Heavy duty perforated pipe and aggregate installation diverting yard runoff away from home foundations.
Stripping unstable organic soil, establishing base depth, geotextile fabric placement, and vibratory roller compaction.
We are proud of our reputation for reliability, quality work, and prompt communication.
"CDL Excavating did an incredible job digging our new garage foundation and leveling the backyard slope. They showed up early with well-maintained equipment and finished ahead of schedule. Highly recommended!"
"As a general contractor, having an excavation sub who actually sticks to the agreed timeline is invaluable. CDL Excavating is professional, accurate on grade, and fair with their pricing. My go-to crew."
"Called 224-689-0393 after heavy rains created serious erosion and pooling near our foundation. CDL Excavating responded quickly, assessed the grade, and installed a French drain system that solved the issue 100%."
Have questions about working with CDL Excavating? Here are answers to the most common inquiries.
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