Excavation · Site Preparation · Demolition in Wenona, IL
Salz Drainage and Excavating
Drainage tile, excavation, land clearing, demolition, ponds and site prep for farms and homeowners within about 50 miles of Magnolia, IL.
- Listing reviewed
- Owner-operated
- Free estimates
- Equipment owned in-house
Wenona, IL41.0514° N · 89.0526° W
About the company
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Short answer
Salz Drainage and Excavating is a excavation, site preparation and demolition contractor based in Wenona, IL, working about 50 miles out across . Call (815) 257-4667 to talk through a project.
Salz Drainage and Excavating is an owner-operated dirt work company run by Adam Salz, who started it in January 2021 after growing up running equipment on the family farm. It began with agricultural drainage and field tile and has grown into a full excavation outfit serving farms, homeowners and some commercial customers in Central Illinois.
They install and repair field tile, fix wet yards and foundations, dig basements and trenches, clear and mulch overgrown ground, demolish houses and remove concrete and pools, build farm ponds and prepare building pads. The crew owns its equipment, and Adam is on site for every job. Estimates are free.
Adam SalzOwner · Operator
- Rooted in farm drainageThe company started with agricultural drainage and field tile installation, and the crew still runs its own drain tile plow.
- Owner on every jobAdam walks each property for the estimate and oversees the work himself through cleanup and the final walk-through.
- Own fleet, no rental waitsExcavators, dozers, scrapers, trucks, a trencher and skid steers with a forestry mulcher and Harley rake are owned in-house, with GPS grading capability.
- Straight answers on scopeSalz says it will tell customers what a project actually takes, and spells out who handles connections and inspections on trenching jobs.
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- InsuranceNot listedAsk for a certificate before work starts
- In businessJanuary 6, 2021
- EstimatesFree estimates
- HoursMon–Sat · 8 AM – 6 PM
- Works withResidential, Agricultural, Commercial
- EquipmentExcavators, Dozers, Scrapers, Trucks
- Listing checkName, phone and location matched public sources
Services
What they take on
01
Agricultural and yard drainage
They install field tile and repair or maintain existing farm tile, and handle French drains, drain tile systems, basement and foundation drainage, and yard or lot drainage.
- Field tile installation
- Farm tile repair
- French drains
- Foundation and yard drainage
02
Land clearing
They open overgrown ground with forestry mulching, brush and underbrush clearing, lot and site clearing, and pasture or farmland clearing.
- Forestry mulching
- Brush and underbrush clearing
- Lot and site clearing
- Pasture and farmland clearing
03
Demolition
They take down houses and other structures and remove hardscape, including concrete removal and pool removal with fill-in.
- Residential demolition
- Commercial and structural demolition
- Concrete removal
- Pool removal and fill-in
04
Excavation, ponds and site prep
They dig basements, foundations and trenches, build and dredge farm and stock ponds with dams and spillways, and grade and level pads for buildings, concrete and pole barns.
- Basement and foundation excavation
- Trenching for conduit, water and sewer
- Pond construction and dredging
- Building pads and pole barn sites
Recent work
From their job sites
Photos supplied by Salz Drainage and Excavating from their own projects.
How it works
From first call to site-ready
- 01Free on-site estimateAdam walks the property and gives an upfront estimate.
- 02Planning and schedulingJobs are planned around field conditions, weather and, for farm clients, the growing season.
- 03Equipment mobilizationThe crew brings its own excavators, dozers, scrapers and forestry mulcher, so there is no wait on rentals.
- 04ExecutionAdam oversees the grading, digging, clearing or demolition himself.
- 05Cleanup and walk-throughThe site is cleaned up and Adam walks it with the client before the job is closed out.
Service area
Where they work
Home base is Wenona, IL. They travel roughly 50 miles for the right project, and further for larger multi-day jobs.
Cities and areas they list
- Wenona, IL
~50-mile working radius
13 counties within about 50 miles of WenonaShow all
- Marshall County
- Putnam County
- Woodford County
- LaSalle County
- Livingston County
- Bureau County
- Grundy County
- Stark County
- McLean County
- Peoria County
- Tazewell County
- Kendall County
- Lee County
Questions
Practical answers before you call
Straight from Salz Drainage and Excavating's own published answers.
Ask them directlyWhere are they based and how far do they travel?
They are based in Magnolia, Illinois, and generally work within about 50 miles. Jobs up to roughly an hour and a half away are considered when the scope makes sense.
Are estimates free?
Yes. Share the property location, what is happening now and the result you want.
Do they take commercial work?
Sometimes. Most of their work is residential and private property, but commercial jobs are considered.
Do they offer financing?
No, financing is not offered.
What are their hours?
Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Can they make utility connections?
They dig trenches for electrical conduit, water and sewer lines but do not hold a city utility license, so hookups and inspections are assigned project by project before work starts.
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