Eight service groups. One practical starting point.

Earthwork Services in Magnolia, IL from One Local Crew

From wet yards and blocked building plans to overgrown ground and structures that need removal, Salz Drainage and Excavating handles the dirt work that helps a property move forward. Review the service groups below, then contact us for a free estimate based on your site.

Start with excavation for foundation or trench work, drainage improvements for recurring water problems, or land clearing when access and vegetation are the first obstacles.

Services

What We Do

Drainage Improvements

Address water around yards, lots, basements and foundations with project-specific drainage work. Available scopes include French drains, drain tile systems, basement and foundation drainage, and yard or lot drainage.

Excavation

Move and open ground for foundations, trenches and broader earthwork needs. Excavation scopes include basement and foundation excavation and trench excavation.

Land Clearing

Create usable access and open overgrown areas through forestry mulching, brush and underbrush clearing, lot and site clearing, or pasture and farm land clearing.

Demolition

Remove structures and hardscape that stand in the way of the next use. Services include residential demolition, commercial and structural demolition, concrete removal, and pool removal with fill-in.

Pond Construction

Discuss new or existing pond work, including farm and stock pond construction, pond excavation and dredging, and pond dams or spillways.

Site Preparation

Prepare ground for construction and placement through grading and leveling, building pad and concrete preparation, and pole barn or shed site preparation.

Agricultural Drainage

Support working ground with field tile installation and farm tile repair or maintenance. The exact scope begins with the affected area and what the existing system is doing.

Trenching & Utilities

Open trenches for electrical conduit, water or sewer lines within the legal and project-specific scope Salz can perform. Coordination responsibilities and final connections must be clarified before work begins.

Not Sure Which Category Fits?

Some projects cross service lines. Describe the existing condition, intended result, property location and access when you contact us. Free estimates are available, and the first job is to identify a practical scope—not to make an unsupported promise.

Based in Magnolia, Serving Surrounding Areas

Salz Drainage and Excavating is based in Magnolia, Illinois, with no public storefront address. The normal service radius is about 50 miles, and projects up to roughly an hour and a half away may be considered. Dedicated service-area information is available for Varna, McNabb, LaSalle/Peru, Lostant, Hennepin, Granville and Streator.

Hours are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Call (815) 426-9191 or use the contact form to describe your project and request a free estimate.

why us

Why Central Illinois Property Owners Choose Salz Drainage and Excavating

Straight-Talk Honesty

Adam tells clients the truth about a project’s scope and cost, even when it’s not what they want to hear. It’s a big reason customers call back for the next job and recommend Salz Drainage and Excavating to their neighbors.

Owner-Operated, Hands-On

Adam is on-site and involved in every project, not just estimating the work and handing it off. That hands-on approach means fewer surprises and a crew that’s accountable for the result.

Full Equipment Fleet

Excavators, dozers, scrapers, and a forestry mulcher are all owned and operated in-house, so there’s no waiting on rental equipment or subcontractors to get a job started.

Fair, Honest Pricing

By keeping overhead lower than larger competitors carrying heavy equipment payments, Salz Drainage and Excavating can price jobs fairly without cutting corners on the work.