Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Freeport, IL
Fischer Excavating is a family-owned and operated construction contracting firm with over 27 years of experience in excavation, grading, demolition, and aggregate production. Founded in 1994, we operate nine quarries in Northwestern Illinois, supplying state-approved construction aggregates for complex infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans heavy highway transportation, municipal improvements, and commercial/residential developments, with pre-qualification from the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Capital Development Board, and the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers. We have completed projects for airports, power plants, wastewater facilities, and agricultural sites, emphasizing customer satisfaction and ethical operations. Our GPS-guided equipment and skilled teams ensure precision in projects ranging from small residential developments to multi-million-dollar commercial ventures. We serve local and nationwide clients, prioritizing quality, safety, and timely delivery across diverse construction applications.
Services
Aggregate Production
Demolition
Renewable Energy Sitework
Grading & Excavating
Sewer & Watermain
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 27 years of experience in excavation and construction services.
- Our quarries supply state-approved aggregates for sophisticated construction applications.
- We are pre-qualified with the Illinois Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- We serve local and nationwide clients with projects ranging from small to multi-million-dollar ventures.
- Our GPS-guided equipment ensures precision and efficiency in every project.
Associations and certifications
- Illinois Department of Transportation
- Illinois Capital Development Board
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Services
Aggregate Production
Fischer Excavating produces high-quality construction aggregates from nine quarries in Northwestern Illinois. Our materials meet state standards for applications like roadways, power plants, and commercial developments. We offer on-site recycling of asphalt, concrete, and natural materials to reduce costs and environmental impact.
Demolition
We provide full-scale demolition services for commercial buildings, houses, barns, and concrete structures. Our fleet includes excavators and bulldozers to handle debris removal, followed by grading to prepare sites for redevelopment.
Renewable Energy Sitework
Fischer Excavating specializes in sitework for solar farms and wind energy projects. Services include land clearing, road construction, foundation installation, and erosion control to support sustainable energy infrastructure in the Midwest.
Grading & Excavating
Our GPS-guided equipment handles large-scale grading and excavation for residential, commercial, and municipal projects. We move millions of yards of dirt annually, serving clients like Walmart, Menards, and Jewel Osco.
Sewer & Watermain
We install and repair sanitary and storm sewers, watermains, and utility structures. Our crews manage projects from small subdivisions to industrial parks, using specialized techniques for deep excavations and shoring.
Questions
What services does Fischer Excavating offer?
We specialize in excavation, demolition, aggregate production, renewable energy sitework, grading, and sewer/watermain installation.
Do you operate outside Illinois?
Yes, we serve nationwide, including Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.
How long has Fischer Excavating been in business?
We were founded in 1994 and have over 27 years of experience.
Are your materials state-approved?
Yes, our quarries supply state-approved aggregates for construction projects.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we manage projects from small residential jobs to multi-million-dollar commercial ventures.