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Central Illinois’ Leading Excavating Contractor

Top-Rated Excavating Contractors

Coal Creek Excavating & Septic is a professional and trustworthy company that specializes in providing a wide range of excavation and septic system services.

We serve customers in Peoria County and all throughout Central Illinois. Our team has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of excavation, including septic system installation and repairs, gravel road construction, and pond excavation. We are equipped to handle projects of all types, including agricultural, commercial, and residential projects.

We pride ourselves on providing personal attention and efficiency to every customer, regardless of the size of the project or operation. We are a veteran-owned family business that takes as much pride in our work as we do in serving our community and country with dedication and integrity.

We offer free on-site estimates and guarantee your satisfaction. We will not leave until you are completely satisfied with the finished product. Additionally, we stand behind our work and offer a warranty for most of our services.

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CENTRAL ILLINOIS'

Top-Rated Excavating Services

Excavating Service

Understanding that your excavation needs are unique is what sets Coal Creek Excavating apart. We take time to listen...

Septic Systems

At Coal Creek Excavating, we understand that septic issues can be a source of stress and inconvenience for...

Ponds & Waterways

Prior to formulating a comprehensive site plan for your pond, it is imperative that we first establish the intended utilization...

Gravel Road Construction

We understand that choosing the right company for your excavation needs can be a daunting task, which is why we want to provide you...

Forestry Mulching

Forestry mulching is a process of clearing land by grinding vegetation, trees, brush, and stumps into mulch. Unlike other land clearing methods...

The Combined Power of

Two Leading Excavating Contractors

Two of Central Illinois' top-rated excavating contractors join forces

After successfully building two excavating businesses Issac McCorkle and Sam Nellinger were fortunate to collaborate on several large excavating projects, each leveraging their unique experience and expertise.

Following the successful outcome of these projects, and given the mutual respect they earned for one another while working together, Sam and Isaac decided to join forces, resulting in the establishment of Coal Creek Excavating - now one of the top-rated and most respected excavating companies throughout the area.

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Why Choose

Coal Creek Excavating

We approach each project with a commitment to quality and complete client satisfaction

We treat every client as we would want to be treated. Below are just a few of the reasons clients continue to choose us:

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The Coal Creek

Excavating Project Process

1. Free Consultation

2. Client Proposal

3. Project Initiation

4. Client Inspection

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Project gallery

Toulon Gravel Road Construction

Gravel Roads

Toulon Land Clearing & Excavating Project

Forestry Mulching

Princeville Gravel Road & Parking Lot Pad

Gravel Roads

Brimfield Land Clearing Project

Forestry Mulching

Gravel Roads

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Coal Creek Client Reviews

Darla Peterson

Hired Isaac to do driveway gravel improvements. He was dependable and completed the job in a timely manner. Very personable young man who also a veteran. He has top quality equipment and is very proficient at using it. His price was fair. Overall a great job and I would recommend him. I will use him… Read more “Darla Peterson”

Jonathan Zielke

They did a great job cleaning up my over grown fence… Read more “Jonathan Zielke”

Nicholas Thacker

Great to work with. Would highly recommend to any one needing work done. Worked really well with a tight schedule and look forward to working with again in the… Read more “Nicholas Thacker”

Renee Bill

Sam did a great job. Very polite and respectful. Hard worker and capable of completing any job he… Read more “Renee Bill”

J&J

We recently had Sam clear a little over an acre for our future home. He was definitely the most responsive and reasonable on the price. He was very professional at all times, and did a beautiful job despite having some unexpected equipment issues. He completed the job a full day ahead of schedule and communicated… Read more “J&J”

John Mepham

Isaac is the best at tearing out a busted up concrete driveway and replacing it with packed stone. Very reasonable and professional! Look at the difference 😲… Read more “John Mepham”

Angie Ginzel

Sam impressed us from his response to a request for a quote to the completion of the job. We had Sam come out to replace a culvert and regrade and rock our driveway. He did a terrific job keeping us updated on the progress and communicated with us throughout the project. The completed project was… Read more “Angie Ginzel”

Terry Ruhland

Great work. Fast and fair. You can count on Isaac to get the job… Read more “Terry Ruhland”

Diana Smith

I am VERY pleased with the work we had done by Nellinger! Great communication, price, service! It would have taken my husband and I way too long to clear this. Sam has the equipment, skill and knowledge to meet your needs! Super… Read more “Diana Smith”

Mike Alecock

We had Sam clear some timber ground for us with his forestry mulcher. Very conscientious and communicates well through the whole process. No complaints and we will use his services… Read more “Mike Alecock”

Average Rating: 5.0 stars (based on 38 ratings)

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