Veteran Owned & Operated
At Andy Retherford Excavating we offer a full line of excavation services in and around Mercer County and the Quad Cities area. Whether your project includes excavating hundreds of thousands of yards of dirt or rock, or just a few loads, your project will receive the same level of commitment to excellence that has become a trademark to Andy Retherford Excavating. A pond or lake on your farm, a new parking lot, or a multi acre development, we can do the groundwork for your next dream. Above all, our family devoted culture and workforce, deliver a product that exceeds that of our competitors. The message is simple.
If you are going to do it, "Do It Once, Do It Right."
Services
From site preparation to putting in your dream pond, Andy Retherford Excavating has you handled! For generations we have put forth great work that Mercer County and surrounding areas have benefited from. Let us handle your next project!
Why Are Excavating Contractors So Important?
Excavating contractors are the ones responsible for creating the foundation of a construction site. They lay the ground work for every new project by turning a field, abandoned lot, or other piece of land into a construction site ready to go be built on. That’s what we do.
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With every new construction site comes many things that need to be done to properly prep it. We clear the site, dig the buildings foundation and utility lines. We set you up for a successful build.
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Excavating is more than simply digging holes and moving dirt around. Excavators play a vital role in the success of any construction project. This is why it is so important to work with a full-service excavator that is experienced in a variety of different scenarios. At Andy Retherford Excavating, we are highly experienced in all things excavating.
Our Full-Service Excavating Services
1. Project Planning
Just like other trades involved in the construction process, excavation is just one of moving pieces that make the project come to be. Because of this, excavation must be looking at the bigger picture to best complete their part of the project. This is where the importance of project planning comes into play.
From foundation digging to soil compaction to erosion control, this all needs to be analyzed and discussed early on. This ensures that the project can move ahead without disruption and result in a well built structure.
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2. Site Excavation
Site excavation includes land alteration, grading, and drainage correction. This is all part of preparation for a construction site for a new building or road. We dig out the building’s precise foundation and make sure that the ground can support the weight of the building. If the soil isn't dense enough, we will compress the dirt until it is the proper density to support the building.
In some jobs we need to be more involved, this would include grading and land alteration. We can literally change the site’s landscape and shape it however is needed. We can flatten any parts and also optimize the direction of water drainage.
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3. Underground Utilities
Underground utilities have become an essential part of any building. They also require a precise and skilled excavator to install them. We can handle sewer systems, storm drainage, water mains, forced water mains, water services, and retention systems for above ground or underground use.
It is important that the excavator take great care while digging to minimize any disruptions as well as not interfering with any existing utility lines while digging.
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4. Road and Infrastructure Design
There are many ways to create new or enhance existing roads. Whether its earthmoving, utilities, and drainage to concrete structures and paving, these are all things that our professional excavators work with. What is beneath a paved surface or road is just as important as the surface we drive on. A stable foundation that is level and properly designed will make for a long-lasting road.
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5. Erosion Control
A professional excavator can implement many ways to manage stormwater, this helps prevent everything from water pollution to soil loss to habitat loss.
In some areas, erosion control is even mandated by some local municipalities. Excavators much understand the nuances of these stipulations in order to come up with the proper solution. Whether its physical barriers, retention basins, or one of the other many methods in controlling soil erosion on your construction site.
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6. Demolition and Land Clearing
Not every site is an open field that is perfectly ready to construction. Most sites require some work before the real construction can begin. Whether it's tearing down any existing structures or clearing vegetation. Our excavators can turn any existing site into a perfectly primed construction site.