Excavation & Land Grading Contractor in Urbana, IL
Serving Urbana, IL and the rest of Champaign County.
Mowry Excavation & Land Management is an excavation contractor serving Urbana, IL and the rest of Champaign County. We handle excavation, land grading, site preparation, utility trenching, drainage solutions, demolition, land clearing and forestry mulching for homeowners, landowners, builders and commercial property owners.
From a residential lot that needs to be graded before a build to a yard that holds water after every rain, we bring excavators, skid steers and laser or GPS-guided grading equipment to get the dirt work done. Our office is in Bethany, IL, and we are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Call (217) 454-1632 to request a free excavation estimate in Urbana, or send us a message.
Excavation Contractor Services in Urbana, IL
Land Grading
Cut-and-fill work so the ground is shaped and sloped correctly.
Land Clearing & Forestry Mulching
Overgrown lots, brush and field edges cleared with forestry mulching.
Site Preparation
Site preparation and excavation for homes, garages, shops and other building pads.
Demolition & Removal
Demolition and removal of small structures and unwanted material.
Trenching & Drainage Solutions
Utility trenching and drainage solutions to move water away from where it causes problems.
Driveway Prep & Rock Work
Driveway prep and rock work handled by the same crew.
Snow Removal
Snow removal for Urbana, IL homeowners and businesses, from driveways to commercial parking lots and more. See snow removal services.
Excavation and Grading for Urbana Properties
Mowry Excavation & Land Management works with homeowners, landowners, builders and commercial property owners in Urbana, Illinois and across Champaign County. Whether you are getting a lot ready to build or fixing a yard that never seems to drain, we handle the dirt work from start to finish. Our core services are excavation and site preparation, land clearing and forestry mulching and demolition and removal.
Common projects in Urbana include
- Site preparation and excavation for homes, garages, shops and other building pads
- Land grading and cut-and-fill work so the ground is shaped and sloped correctly
- Utility trenching and drainage solutions to move water away from where it causes problems
- Land clearing and forestry mulching for overgrown lots, brush and field edges
- Demolition and removal of small structures and unwanted material
Because we run excavators, skid steers and laser or GPS-guided grading equipment sized to the job, we can work on anything from a tight residential lot to a larger commercial site. We also work in Mahomet and the surrounding Central Illinois communities.
What to expect when you hire Mowry Excavation
- A site inspection and elevation check
- Excavation or cut-and-fill work
- Grading with the right slope for drainage
- Compaction where needed
- Laser or GPS-guided finish grading
Also working in Champaign? See our excavation contractor in Champaign page, or learn more about our work across Central Illinois.
What Our Customers Say
Planning an Excavation Project in Urbana?
Getting started is simple. Tell us the property address, what you want built, graded, cleared or fixed, and how equipment would reach the site. If water is the problem, tell us where it collects. We will set up a free on-site estimate so you know the plan before any work begins. We are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Urbana Excavation FAQs
What does an excavation contractor do for an Urbana property?
An excavation contractor digs, moves and shapes the ground so a project can move forward. In Urbana, Mowry Excavation handles excavation, land grading, site preparation, utility trenching, drainage solutions, land clearing and demolition, with one crew taking the job from the first cut to the final grade.
Do you take on small residential excavation and grading projects in Urbana?
Yes. We work with homeowners, landowners, builders and commercial clients, and we size our equipment to the job. That includes smaller residential lots as well as larger commercial sites.
Can you fix standing water or drainage problems on my Urbana property?
We provide drainage solutions, utility trenching and grading designed to move water away from your home or building area. The right fix depends on your site, so we look at the property and the elevations first and then recommend a plan during your estimate.
Can you get my Urbana site ready for concrete, asphalt or landscaping?
Yes. We prepare the ground with excavation, compaction where needed and laser or GPS-guided finish grading, and we coordinate with other trades so the next crew can start without delays. We run excavators, skid steers and grading equipment sized to the job.
Do I need a permit for excavation or grading in Urbana?
Requirements depend on the project and on whether the property is inside the City of Urbana or elsewhere in Champaign County, so check with the City of Urbana or Champaign County Planning & Zoning before work starts. We can talk through what your project may need during your free estimate.
How do I get an estimate for a project in Urbana?
Call us at (217) 454-1632 or reach out through our contact page . We offer free on-site estimates, so we can see the property, talk through what you want done, and explain the work before anything starts.
Do you offer snow removal in Urbana, IL?
Yes. Mowry Excavation offers residential and commercial snow removal in Central Illinois, including Urbana, IL. Call (217) 454-1632 to confirm service for your address.