Diekemper Excavating: Your Trusted Partner for Fast, Precise Site Preparation, Grading, and Demolition
At Diekemper Excavating, we do more than move dirt—we build the foundation for your success. Serving Carlyle, Illinois, and surrounding areas, our expert team delivers top-tier excavation services for commercial, residential, and agricultural projects. With our large variety of excavating equipment and skilled operators, we ensure quick turnarounds without compromising quality, saving you time and hassle.
Why Choose Us?
Operating Since 1977: Clinton County’s trusted choice for fast, precise excavation, with unmatched expertise.
Rapid Results: Our advanced machinery and experienced crew deliver projects in days, not weeks.
Precision Expertise: From foundation digging to grading, we ensure every job meets strict engineering standards.
Local Reliability: Proudly serving Carlyle, IL, with tailored solutions for your unique needs.
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Expansive soils can cause serious damage to homes over the years. This is due to their ability to soak up water. Part of the excavation service is ensuring that your home is being built upon a sturdy foundation. Once the actual excavation process begins, we follow the report which lets us know where to dig. The last step in the excavation process is the ‘open hole inspection.’ This is when a geologic or soil engineer surveys the site. They then inspect the soil to ensure it matches with the report. Construction projects can take between three and four days. Sometimes up to three weeks.


Excavation is all about precision. Due to the heavy equipment needed, it can also be very dangerous. The purpose of a foundation is more than just being able to support the weight of a structure. It also is in charge of keeping moisture out of your structure. If moisture does seep into your framework then your building would be at risk. Furthermore, they also provide protection against earth movement. Earthquakes aren’t the only reason for making the ground under your building move. It is also caused by road traffic, running water, and other disturbances.
Common reasons why foundations tend to fail are due to your backfill that surrounds your foundation has too much water. It also could not be cured properly. Laying your foundation is also a dangerous task. There’s the possibility of collapsing trenches, enormous amounts of dust and sandy debris, and the list goes on. With the risk of injury, digging foundations should never be a DIY project.
Expansive soils can cause serious damage to homes over the years. This is due to their ability to soak up water. Part of the excavation service is ensuring that your home is being built upon a sturdy foundation. Once the actual excavation process begins, we follow the report which lets us know where to dig. The last step in the excavation process is the ‘open hole inspection.’ This is when a geologic or soil engineer surveys the site. They then inspect the soil to ensure it matches with the report. Construction projects can take between three and four days. Sometimes up to three weeks.
If your foundation is off slightly, that will impact your entire building. The best way to avoid this is with a professional grading service. Having the right grading makes a project that much smoother. This helps avoid water pools building up and ensures flat spaces. Having proper grading and site preparation can also benefit your landscape for years to come. Without it, your garden beds are at risk of flooding and other drainage issues.

A poorly laid foundation can lead to cracks, water damage, or structural failure.
Our excavation process ensures:
Excavation isn’t DIY—our heavy equipment and trained professionals eliminate risks like trench collapses and ensure compliance with safety standards.
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