Drake Excavating & Construction

Drake Excavating & Construction is a general contractor in Charleston, Illinois. The company provides full-service excavation and construction for commercial projects within a 150-mile radius of Charleston, serving clients throughout both Illinois and Indiana. Their specialized services include heavy excavation, site work, soil stabilization, underground construction, and foundations.

The company utilizes a modern, high-tech fleet equipped with GPS and laser guidance to ensure precision in grading and site preparation. Their underground construction expertise covers storm and sanitary sewer systems, water main construction, septic systems, and box culverts. For specialized material placement, they utilize a Putzmeister telebelt and Mack concrete pump to place concrete, gravel, sand, or stone in areas with low overhead clearance or limited space. Additionally, they offer soil stabilization using lime and cement solutions, as well as concrete services ranging from residential decorative work to large-scale commercial flatwork.

Located on Beech Tree Road, the business is situated about one mile from West Lincoln Avenue and 1.6 miles from Illinois Route 16. The area is also near New Heights Academy and Kickapoo Creek.

Drake Excavating & Construction is known for its reliability in scheduling and its ability to anticipate and address project issues before they arise. The company maintains a meticulously maintained fleet of equipment to meet aggressive project timelines while ensuring work is completed with extreme accuracy.

With a reputation for quality performance and dedication to customer satisfaction, Drake Excavating & Construction serves as a dependable partner for complex construction and excavation needs in Charleston.