I can’t say enough good things about central Illinois Excavation this company. From the first interaction to the completion of the project, everything went smoothly. The team was professional, friendly, punctual, and paid close attention to the details. They kept everything organized, communicated clearly, and made sure the work was completed properly. I really appreciated how respectful and easy to work with everyone was. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations, and I’m very happy with the final results. It’s refreshing to find a company that genuinely cares about doing a great job and keeping customers satisfied. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and professional service. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Central Illinois Excavation
Central Illinois Excavation is an excavating company serving Petersburg, IL and surrounding areas with reliable excavation services for residential and commercial projects.
About Us
Central Illinois Excavation is owned and run by Cole Klauzer and Zachary Housam, two friends who started the company in 2026 after years of talking about building something of their own. We handle grading, site prep, and demolition for homeowners and builders across the Springfield area.
Meet the ownersOur Services
Forestry Mulching
Our Forestry Mulching service efficiently clears unwanted vegetation and underbrush, promoting healthy land management. Ideal for homeowners, we ensure your property is prepared sustainably without damaging the surrounding ecosystem.
Learn MoreLand Clearing
Our Land Clearing service efficiently removes trees, brush, and debris to prepare your site for construction or landscaping projects, ensuring a clean and safe foundation for your property improvements.
Learn MoreTile Holes/ Water Drainage
Our Tile Holes service expertly creates precise openings in tiles for plumbing and electrical setups, ensuring efficient installations while maintaining aesthetic appeal, seamlessly blending functionality with design for your home's needs.
Learn MoreSite Preparation
Our Site Preparation service ensures a seamless construction process by expertly clearing, grading, and preparing your land for building. Trust our experienced team to lay the foundation for your project's success.
Learn MoreDemolition
Our building demolition service offers homeowners safe, efficient removal of unwanted structures, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience while preparing your property for future development or renovation projects.
Learn MoreLand Grading
Our Land Grading service ensures your property is level and properly sloped for optimal drainage, creating a solid foundation for landscaping or new construction while preventing water damage.
Learn MoreCulvert Installs
Our Culvert Installs service ensures efficient drainage solutions, protecting your property from water damage by installing durable culverts with precision and expertise to manage runoff effectively. Trust us for safe, reliable results.
Learn MoreDriveway Installation
Our Driveway Installation service offers professional, durable solutions tailored to enhance your home's curb appeal. We specialize in efficient excavation and precise installation, ensuring a smooth, long-lasting surface for your driveway needs.
Learn More
Service 1 of 8
Ready to get started?
Get a quote
- 1
Send us a text
- 2
Chat on the phone
- 3
Receive a quote
Reviews
Adrian Walton Absolutely amazing job on my driveway! From start to finish, the entire process was professional, thorough, and the quality of the work really shows. The crew did an incredible job redoing the driveway, paid attention to the details, and left everything looking clean and finished. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. It looks like a completely different driveway, and I would highly recommend them to anyone needing driveway work done. Great work, great service, and an amazing finished product!
We needed a large area of timber cleared for a potential project. My husband is capable and could rent the equipment and do the work himself, but he was busy with his day job. What you should know about my husband is that he doesn’t like to hire anyone to do work that he can do, usually because it doesn’t get done right and he ends up having to fix it. Well, he hired Zach and Cole and was super happy with their work. He had no need to fix it because it was done the correct way!! They are respectful, timely, honest and just great guys! Hire them!
We needed a large area of timber cleared for a potential project. My husband is capable and could rent the equipment and do the work himself, but he was busy with his day job. What you should know about my husband is that he doesn’t like to hire anyone to do work that he can do, usually because it doesn’t get done right and he ends up having to fix it. Well, he hired Zach and Cole and was super happy with their work. He had no need to fix it because it was done the correct way!! They are respectful, timely, honest and just great guys! Hire them!
Dena GilleyCole and Zach are prompt and professional! They have helped us haul rock, with grading and more. I would highly recommend them!
Barb VanderwerfCole and Zach are amazing!! They are prompt and professional! They have helped us with hauling rock, grading and more. I would highly recommend them!
I contacted Cole to have my front and back driveway completely redone with new gravel and wooden slats along the edges. He was very quick and very good at communicating with me and coming up with a plan to get the exact result that I wanted overall great experience!
We had them lay gravel on our hill and even it out in order to place a shed. They also built a retaining wall for us and it looks fantastic! Very solid, dependable work. The communication was great. Also, very professional. They got us scheduled fast and did a great job at a great price. Will most certainly use them again in the future.
These young men were just starting their business when I asked them to give me a price on this job. They were very professional, they started when they said they would and they did an excellent job!
don smithHad them re-gravel my driveway and build a retaining wall. Easy to communicate with. They got us scheduled fast and did a great job. Final project turned out better than I had hoped for. Will be using them again on future projects. Pricing was also very reasonable compared to other bids.
Michael MilliganEmily Housam