The unforgotten service with virtually every construction project is excavation, and oddly enough, it is also one of the most important. Excavation pertains to the work involving the removal of soil or rock from a site, using heavy equipment to lay the foundation, dig trenches, tunnels, open face holes, and more. Diekemper Excavating has specialized in excavation services since 1977 when we were first established. We provide commercial, agricultural, and residential excavation services in Salem, Illinois and throughout the surrounding areas. We are a family-owned business that built a foundation upon quality work and honest prices. Excavation is essential in providing a sturdy foundation for a new building, can help maximize your agriculture and farmland, and can help with water management, and other erosion control services. Diekemper Excavating can help with your: