Excavation & Site Prep
Full-service excavation and site preparation for residential, commercial, and municipal projects. Grading, trenching, backfill, and compaction.
Every construction project starts with the ground. If the site is not prepped right, everything built on top of it has problems. We handle excavation, grading, utility trenching, backfilling, and compaction for projects of all sizes.
What we do
We dig foundations, grade lots, trench for utilities, backfill around structures, and compact subgrade to spec. Whether it is a residential foundation, a commercial pad, or a municipal project, we have the equipment and experience to handle it.
Commercial-grade equipment
We run commercial-grade excavators, skid steers, and compact track loaders that handle projects efficiently. Bigger equipment means fewer passes, less time on site, and lower cost per yard of material moved. We size the right machine to each job so you are not paying for more than you need.
Precision matters
Excavation is not just digging a hole. It is hitting grade to within fractions of an inch, maintaining proper slopes for drainage, and leaving a subgrade that passes inspection. We use laser levels and GPS grade control to get it right the first time.
Why choose StoneLex?
- Fully licensed & insured for your protection.
- Upfront pricing you approve before any work starts.
- Serving Orland Park, Homer Glen, Frankfort, New Lenox, Tinley Park, Joliet and surrounding areas.
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From our blog: Excavation Costs in Orland Park: What to Expect.
Related services
- Land Clearing, Lot clearing, tree and brush removal, stump grinding, and forestry mulching for development and property improvement.
- Demolition, Residential and commercial demolition, concrete removal, interior demo, and debris disposal.
- Drainage Solutions, French drains, catch basins, culverts, downspout drainage, and regrading to fix water problems on your property.
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Cost of excavation & site prep in Orland Park
What moves the price:
- Size and depth of the dig
- Soil conditions and how wet the site is
- Haul-off volume and disposal fees
- Site access for equipment
- Permit requirements in your town
Every job is different, so we give you an exact price up front, and you approve it before any work starts.
How it works
How our excavation & site prep process works
Get your free estimate
Call or request a quote online. We'll take a look and give you an honest, upfront price, no pressure.
We schedule your job
Pick a time that works for you. We show up when we say we will and keep you in the loop the whole way.
Done right, the first time
Clean, quality excavation & site work, and we leave your property better than we found it.
Get a free estimate for excavation & site prep
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Find us
9957 W 151st St, Orland Park, IL 60462 · View us on Google
FAQ
Excavation & Site Prep, common questions
What types of excavation do you handle?
Foundation excavation, lot grading, utility trenching, backfilling, and compaction for residential, commercial, and municipal projects.
How fast can you start?
We can usually mobilize within a few days of approval. Call (708) 550-7007 to discuss your timeline.
Do you handle permits?
We coordinate with general contractors on permitting. If you need us to pull excavation or utility permits, we can handle that.
What equipment do you use for excavation?
We run commercial-grade excavation equipment sized to the job, from compact machines for tight residential lots to full-size excavators for large site prep. Alex is on every project, and our crews follow OSHA safety-focused practices on every dig. The right machine means the work goes faster, the site stays cleaner, and your budget goes further.
Need excavation & site prep?
Call now or request a free estimate, response within 1 hour by phone. Emergency service available.
Licensed & Insured · Response within 1 hour by phone · No obligation