The Chicago Excavation Company serves Joliet, IL for excavation, grading, trenching and land clearing, with free estimates and written quotes. Call (872) 201-3760 or text a photo of the job.
Excavation & Site Work services in Joliet
Joliet is built on stone. The Silurian dolomite under the city is so close to the surface along the Des Plaines River that it was quarried for generations as Joliet limestone, and many old buildings downtown and in the Upper Bluff are made of it. That means shallow rock on many lots, especially near the river and the old I&M Canal, and a dig can turn into breaker work a few feet down. Away from the river, the soil is glacial till and clay over deeper rock. Joliet has a wide mix of housing, from 1800s homes in the historic districts to new subdivisions on the west side. We dig footings and basements, trench through rock and clay for utilities, replace sewer laterals, and regrade yards across Joliet.
Neighborhoods we cover in Joliet
- Upper Bluff Historic District
- Cathedral Area
- Downtown Joliet
- Cherry Hill area
- Joliet west side
Permits and local rules
Joliet issues building and demolition permits through its community development office, and historic district properties can need preservation review. JULIE needs at least two days of notice before digging, and no more than 10.