Business Details
32 Years
experience
Construction & Excavation Services in Freeport, IL
Fischer Excavating was founded in 1994 and has grown into a family-owned leader in heavy construction and excavation services. We operate nine quarries in Northwestern Illinois, producing state-approved construction aggregates for complex projects. Our team is pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Capital Development Board, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We specialize in transportation infrastructure, municipal improvements, and commercial, industrial, and residential developments. Our fleet of GPS-guided equipment ensures precision in grading, excavation, and aggregate production.We have completed projects for airports, highways, power plants, wastewater facilities, and large-scale commercial sites. Our commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction drives our nationwide service capabilities. With over 27 years of experience, we handle projects of all sizes, from small residential work to multi-million-dollar infrastructure developments. Our in-house aggregate production capabilities allow us to control material quality and project timelines efficiently. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, sustainable solutions to meet client needs across diverse industries.
Services
Aggregate Production
Demolition
Renewable Energy Sitework
Sewer & Watermain
Grading & Excavating
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 27 years of excavation and construction experience
- Pre-qualified by Illinois DOT and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Operate 9 state-approved quarries for reliable aggregate supply
- Complete projects nationwide from small residential to $10M+ jobs
- GPS-guided equipment ensures precision grading and earthwork results
Services
Aggregate Production
We produce state-approved construction aggregates including road gravel, rip-rap, clean rock, and asphalt millings from nine quarries in Northwestern Illinois. Our materials meet strict specifications for transportation, infrastructure, and commercial projects. Mobile crushing equipment allows on-site recycling of concrete and asphalt to reduce costs and environmental impact.
Demolition
We handle complete demolition of commercial buildings, houses, barns, and concrete structures using excavators, bulldozers, and specialized machinery. Services include debris hauling, site grading, and recycling of demolition materials. Experienced in projects ranging from small sheds to large industrial facilities across Illinois and neighboring states.
Renewable Energy Sitework
We prepare sites for solar farms and wind energy projects including land clearing, road construction, pad excavation, and erosion control. Our GPS-guided equipment ensures precise grading for solar panel installations and wind turbine foundations across Midwest renewable energy developments.
Sewer & Watermain
We install and repair sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and watermain systems for municipalities and private developments. Our capabilities include specialty shoring, dewatering, deep excavations, and complete reconstruction projects using modern trenching and pipe installation techniques.
Grading & Excavating
We perform precision grading and excavation for roads, commercial sites, residential subdivisions, and infrastructure projects using GPS-guided motor graders, dozers, and excavators. Services include mass earthmoving, site preparation, and handling millions of cubic yards of material annually for public and private clients.
People
Wayne Fischer
Co-Owner
Wayne Fischer co-owns Fischer Excavating and brings decades of construction industry experience. He oversees operations and ensures adherence to quality standards across all projects.
Joe Fischer
Co-Owner
Joe Fischer co-founded Fischer Excavating and manages business development. With deep industry knowledge, he focuses on expanding services and maintaining client relationships.
Tony Gilbertson
Project Manager/Estimator
Tony Gilbertson serves as Project Manager and Estimator, coordinating project timelines and costs. He ensures efficient execution of complex construction and excavation assignments.
Bill Woodruff
Quarry Operations & Residential Project Estimator
Bill Woodruff manages quarry operations and residential project estimates. He oversees aggregate production and ensures material quality meets project specifications.
Mark Ziemba
Senior Estimator
Mark Ziemba serves as Senior Estimator, providing accurate cost projections for large-scale projects. His expertise ensures competitive bidding while maintaining profitability.
Questions
What construction services does Fischer Excavating offer?
We provide excavation, grading, demolition, aggregate production, sewer/watermain installation, and renewable energy sitework for commercial, industrial, and municipal projects.
Do you operate outside Illinois?
Yes, while based in Freeport, IL, we serve clients nationwide including Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio for large-scale construction projects.
What types of demolition projects do you handle?
We demolish commercial buildings, houses, barns, concrete structures, and mobile homes using specialized equipment for safe, efficient removal and site preparation.
Are your aggregates state-approved?
Yes, our nine quarries produce state-approved construction materials meeting specifications for transportation and infrastructure projects across the Midwest.
Can you handle large infrastructure projects?
Yes, we're pre-qualified by Illinois DOT and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for major transportation, municipal, and industrial developments up to $10M+.
Do you offer site preparation for solar farms?
Yes, we specialize in renewable energy sitework including land clearing, road construction, and pad excavation for solar panel and wind turbine installations.
Reviews (3)
Kyle Ness- Realtor
Nov 05, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
This guy called me back after "normal" business hours and offered to mail me one 40lb stone that was short in my order. He didn't hesitate to take complete ownership of the problem.
This guy called me back after "normal" business hours and offered to mail me one 40lb stone that was short in my order. He didn't hesitate to take complete ownership of the problem.
Bob Brubaker
May 18, 2021
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Employees and the owner is extremely nice people. The prices are more than fare and I will continue to do business with Fischer Excavating
Margi Mackowski-Seif
Jun 28, 2018
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The best place to go to for commercial or residential stonework! You should stop by their office to see the amazing variety of options. this unassuming little place holds a shockingly beautiful interior. They have used the stone all the way down the office hallway in sections so that you can picture how it would look on your fireplace, walkway, or interior or exterior wall. The Show Room is a masterpiece! They also can provide the huge pieces of granite that have engraving announcing an address or a city or company's name and logo. Talk to their salesperson s and you will understand why this