Excavating Contractor in Rosedale, IN

Pond cost depends on size, depth, soil, access for equipment and what happens to the dirt we dig out. Parke County's silty clay uplands usually seal well, which helps keep costs down, while sand and gravel ground near Big Raccoon Creek or the Wabash can need a compacted clay core. We give free on-site estimates anywhere in Parke County, and from Rosedale we can usually come out fast. Our pond construction cost guide walks through each factor.

Dredging cost comes down to how much silt is in the pond, the pond's size, whether we can draw the water down and where the spoils go. A farm pond that has filled in over 30 years is a different job than a quick inlet cleanout. Many Parke County ponds have never been dredged and carry several feet of muck. We will walk the pond with you, probe the sediment depth and give you a free estimate.

It depends on the size and location. If the project disturbs one acre or more, IDEM's Construction Stormwater General Permit applies, and pond building is not covered by the farming exemption. Most farm ponds fall below IDNR's dam safety thresholds, but a pond near the Big Raccoon Creek or Wabash River floodway can need state review. We will walk you through what applies to your property during your free estimate.

Usually, but it depends on where you are. The uplands between Rosedale and Rockville have a silty clay subsoil that holds water once it is compacted. Ground close to Big Raccoon Creek, the Wabash River or the old river terraces can be sand and gravel that drains too fast without a clay core, and reclaimed strip-mine ground toward the Vigo and Clay county lines is its own case. We check the soil before we set a depth so your pond holds water the first year and every year after.

Yes. Barns, grain bins, sheds, old farmhouses and concrete slabs are regular work for us in Parke County. We take them down with excavators and haul the debris off with our own trucks. Indiana requires an inspection by a licensed asbestos inspector before demolition, and IDEM must be notified at least 10 working days before work starts, so plan a little lead time. Call for a free estimate.

Per-acre cost depends on how thick the trees and brush are, the size of the timber and whether debris is burned, buried or hauled. Because we clear with excavators and dozers, we are the best value on larger tracts like the wooded ravines along Big Raccoon Creek or grown-over pasture out toward Bridgeton and Mecca. Winter clearing on frozen ground can save time and limit rutting. We give free estimates after walking the property.

Yes. Rockville is a short drive north on US-41, Clinton is just across the Wabash in Vermillion County, and Brazil is east over the Clay County line. All three are well inside our closest territory, along with Montezuma, Bridgeton, Marshall and the rest of Parke County. For properties farther out, see our service areas page or just call and ask. We will give you a straight answer.