Land Clearing & Demolition in Carlyle, IL

Before anything new goes up, something old usually has to come out. Diekemper Excavating clears overgrown ground, takes down houses and barns, breaks out concrete, fills old basements, and cleans up after storms. We are a family- and veteran-owned contractor based in Carlyle, working since 1977.

Fence-Row Clearing

Old fence rows full of trees and brush shade crops and waste good ground. We remove the trees, brush, old wire and posts, pull the stumps and level the strip so you can farm it.

Brush Clearing

We clear brush and small trees from building sites, lake lots, pastures and overgrown acreage, and pile or haul off the debris.

Stump Removal

We dig out stumps with the root ball, fill the hole and level it, so the ground is ready for building, mowing or planting.

House & Barn Demolition

We take down old houses, barns, sheds and outbuildings, load out the debris and leave a clean, graded site. The utility companies must shut off gas, electric and water before we start, and we can help you coordinate it.

Concrete Removal

Old driveways, slabs, sidewalks, foundations and footings are broken out and hauled away. We grade the area so it’s ready for new concrete, rock or seeding.

Basement Fill-In

When a house comes down, the basement has to be filled correctly or it will settle. We break the floor for drainage as required, fill with clean fill in compacted layers, and finish with topsoil.

Storm Cleanup

After high winds or flooding, we clear downed trees, debris and damaged structures, and repair washouts and drainage problems the storm left behind.

Common Questions

Do I need a permit to tear down a building?

Many towns and counties require a demolition permit. Check with your local building or zoning office; we can help you know what to ask.

What happens to the debris?

We load and haul it away. Clean concrete and dirt can sometimes stay on site as fill if you want it.

Do you do forestry mulching?

No. We clear by removing trees, brush and stumps with excavators and dozers.

Serving Carlyle and Surrounding Counties

We clear land and demolish structures throughout Clinton, Marion, Bond, Madison and St. Clair counties, including Breese, Centralia, Greenville, Highland, New Baden, Salem and Trenton.