Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Morton, IL

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Morton, IL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Excavation pros in Morton

Avatar for LT Excavating
LT Excavating
4.5(
8
)

Serving Morton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I wish these young men were my sons. I am proud to have had the opportunity to hire them for a somewhat complex job concerning 43 tons of soil being delivered and then correctly molded and shaped into the site that was best for my lawn. If you want to receive assurance that honesty and great American values are not dead,yet hire this company! Their price was very reasonable without the quality of their work being cheap!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for HK Trucking & Excavating
HK Trucking & Excavating
5.0(
4
)

Serving Morton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We wanted our driveway expanded and new rock put down. HK arrived at our home on time and went over several options with us, and even helped us find the best value for the new rock that we were purchasing. This young man definitely cares about the homeowners best value. He is very professional, and was very respectful of our property."
Erosion control
Erosion control
Erosion control
Erosion control
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for Dean Excavating
Dean Excavating
5.0(
1
)

Serving Morton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service
5.0(
2
)

Serving Morton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and sewer services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Sprocket Excavating LLC
5.0(
1
)

Serving Morton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Sprocket Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Holocker Trucking and Excavating
3.0(
2
)

Serving Morton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kolbie Holocker and his crew did grading and landscaping work in my backyard after it was torn up from sewer line repairs. They did exactly what I asked them to do. They leveled out the affected area, planted grass seed and put down straw. I was kept informed as to when they could do the work and they actually got to it sooner than I expected. They did a great job and I would definitely recommend the company to family and friends! Very good experience."
Response time50 mins
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Spittler Construction
New to Angi

Serving Morton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I have been in some form of construction most of my adult life. And recently have started turning it into a business for myself. From grading to excavating work to remodel projects we can handle it. We are based in Hennepin and work all over the Illinois Valley. We pride ourselves on being prompt, upfront and honest with our customers to give the customer the best experience possible. \n\n24 hour emergency service available

Rental House Repairs
Rental House Repairs
Rental House Repairs
Rental House Repairs
Bar Build

+7

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Rivero Total Maintenance, LLC
Rivero Total Maintenance, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Morton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Rivero Total Maintenance LLC specializes in commercial property maintenance and repair services throughout Illinois. We provide professional solutions for businesses, retail locations, warehouses, and commercial facilities that need reliable and experienced technicians.\n\nOur services include electrical work, plumbing repairs, equipment maintenance, lighting, carpentry, painting, facility repairs, and general property maintenance. We are experienced in working in high-traffic environments where safety, quality workmanship, and minimal disruption to operations are essential.\n\nRTM is fully insured with General Liability and Workers’ Compensation, and our team arrives fully equipped to complete the job efficiently and professionally.\n\nOur goal is simple: You run the business, we handle the maintenance.\n

24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
2.8(
2
)

Serving Morton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc., is one of the largest full service commercial landscape companies in the central Illinois region. We have been able to meet the needs of any size customer by using the most advanced equipment, latest techniques and highly trained staff. Please call us today for a quote!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for NRE Land Solutions, LLC
NRE Land Solutions, LLC
5.0(
10
)

Serving Morton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did a great job leveling off my gravel driveway by adding new gravel also installed a gravel area behind house leveled off and looks great . Customer service was excellent always kept me informed as to what was going on and did the job in a timely manner. I have more projects to do and will definitely call them back to do them"
Before and after photo
Stump removal
Garage demolition
New rock driveway
Pasture mowing

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 55
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

The Morton, IL homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.