Business Details
32 Years
experience
Expert Construction and Excavation Services in Freeport, IL
Fischer Excavating, established in 1994, is a family-owned and operated contracting firm specializing in heavy construction and excavation services. With 9 quarries in Northwestern Illinois, we produce state-approved aggregates for complex construction applications. Our expertise spans transportation infrastructure, municipal improvements, and commercial/residential developments, supported by pre-qualification from the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Capital Development Board, and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. We serve local and nationwide clients, completing projects for airports, highways, power plants, and agricultural facilities.Our commitment to safety, ethics, and quality ensures reliable service for projects of all sizes. With over 27 years of experience and a fleet of GPS-guided equipment, we deliver precision grading, demolition, and renewable energy sitework. Our team prioritizes customer satisfaction through transparent communication and tailored solutions. Headquartered in Freeport, Illinois, we combine technical expertise with a personal touch to meet diverse construction needs.
Services
Aggregate Production
Demolition Services
Renewable Energy Sitework
Grading & Excavating
Underground Utilities
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We operate 9 quarries producing state-approved construction aggregates.
- Our GPS-guided equipment ensures precise grading and excavation results.
- Pre-qualified by Illinois Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
- Completed 160+ acre projects with millions of yards of dirt moved annually.
- Serve local and nationwide clients across 7 states with tailored solutions.
Associations and certifications
- Illinois Department of Transportation
- Illinois Capital Development Board
- U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
Services
Aggregate Production
Fischer Excavating produces high-quality construction aggregates through 9 quarries in Northwestern Illinois. Our state-approved materials include road gravel, rip-rap, clean rock, and asphalt millings for infrastructure projects. We offer on-site recycling services to repurpose concrete and asphalt, reducing costs and environmental impact while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Demolition Services
We handle complete demolition projects for commercial buildings, houses, barns, and mobile homes. Our process includes debris hauling, site grading, and recycling of materials. With heavy machinery and experienced crews, we safely dismantle structures while adhering to environmental regulations and preparing sites for redevelopment.
Renewable Energy Sitework
Our team prepares sites for solar farms and wind energy projects across the Midwest. Services include land clearing, road construction, foundation installation, and erosion control. We specialize in accelerated production schedules while ensuring compliance with environmental standards for sustainable energy developments.
Grading & Excavating
We provide precision grading and excavation for commercial, residential, and municipal projects using GPS-guided equipment. Our capabilities include mass grading, underground utilities installation, and stormwater management systems. With over 27 years of experience, we handle projects from small subdivisions to large-scale infrastructure developments.
Underground Utilities
Our expertise covers sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain installation for public and private clients. We manage complex utility projects requiring shoring, dewatering, and deep excavations. With experienced crews and specialized equipment, we complete municipal reconstructions, industrial park utilities, and private lateral work with minimal disruption.
People
Wayne Fischer
Co-Owner
Co-owner of Fischer Excavating since its founding in 1994, Wayne Fischer oversees operations with 30+ years of construction industry experience. He manages client relationships and project execution.
Joe Fischer
Co-Owner
As co-owner, Joe Fischer directs business strategy and development. With decades of excavation expertise, he ensures quality control across all projects from initial planning to completion.
Tony Gilbertson
Project Manager/Estimator
Tony manages project timelines and cost estimates, leveraging 15+ years in construction to coordinate complex grading and infrastructure developments efficiently.
Bill Woodruff
Quarry Operations & Residential Project Estimator
Bill oversees quarry production and residential project estimates, applying his 20-year expertise in aggregate materials and site preparation to ensure client satisfaction.
Mark Ziemba
Senior Estimator
Senior estimator with 25+ years in construction, Mark specializes in accurate cost projections for large-scale transportation and municipal projects using advanced planning tools.
Questions
What construction services does Fischer Excavating offer?
We provide excavation, grading, demolition, aggregate production, and renewable energy sitework services for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
Do you serve areas outside Illinois?
Yes, we serve clients across 7 states including Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, and Kentucky with transportation and infrastructure projects.
Can you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Our pre-qualification with IDOT, CDB, and USACE enables us to manage complex transportation, municipal, and energy projects exceeding $10M in value.
What equipment do you use for precision grading?
We utilize GPS-guided motor graders, excavators, and dozers to achieve accurate grading within 0.1 foot tolerances for road and site development.
How do you handle material recycling on job sites?
Our mobile crushing equipment processes concrete and asphalt debris on-site, creating reusable base materials while reducing disposal costs by 40%.
What safety certifications do your crews hold?
All operators maintain OSHA 30 certifications with specialized training in trenching, shoring, and hazardous material handling procedures.
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