
MAY EXCAVATING INC.
Heavy Civil Construction Built on Experience, Precision & Integrity
Certified Women-Owned Small Business
Illinois BEP WBE Certified
IDOT Pre-qualified Contractor
CDB Pre-qualified Contractor
May Excavating, Inc. is a heavy civil construction contractor based in Southern Illinois. We provide earthwork, site development, drainage and water management, land reclamation, infrastructure, clearing, demolition, and related construction services for public and private-sector clients throughout Southern Illinois and beyond.
Our team has the equipment, knowledge, and field experience to take on challenging projects and complex site conditions. From large-scale earthwork and infrastructure improvements to drainage solutions and land reclamation, we approach every project with a focus on safety, accuracy, efficiency, and long-term performance.
Built on three generations of heavy equipment experience, our team combines hands-on field knowledge with practical problem-solving to tackle challenging projects and complex site conditions while maintaining a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and quality workmanship.
Whether partnering with a government agency, general contractor, developer, industrial client, or private owner, our goal is the same: deliver dependable work, communicate clearly, and build lasting relationships through the quality of our work.
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618-521-3125 | info@mayexcavating.com



Site Development & Site Preparation
Earthwork & Excavation
Drainage & Water Management
Storm & Sanitary Sewer
Land & Mine Reclamation
Environmental Remediation
Erosion Control
Clearing & Forestry Mulching
Rough & Finish Grading
Building Pads
Aggregate Roads & Surfaces
Demolition
Trail Development
Seeding & Site Restoration
Serving commercial, industrial, municipal, government and residential clients throughout Southern Illinois and surrounding areas.
Heavy Civil & Excavation Services
Primary NAICS Codes: 238910, 237990, 237110
Primary NIPG Codes: 912-44, 912-19, 912-40, 913-45, 962-73, 988-14

Site Development
From initial clearing and earthwork to final grading and site preparation, May Excavating provides comprehensive site development services for commercial, industrial, public and residential projects.
Our capabilities include clearing, excavation, mass grading, building pads, drainage, underground utilities, aggregate surfaces and final site restoration. With the equipment and experience to handle challenging site conditions, we focus on building a solid foundation for every project from the ground up.
Lake, Pond & Dam Improvements
May Excavating Inc. provides construction and rehabilitation services for commercial, municipal and residential lakes and ponds. Our experience includes dam repair and rehabilitation, water control structures, drainage improvements, erosion protection, shoreline stabilization, and correcting challenging water-management issues.
From repairing existing lakes and ponds to constructing new ones, we provide practical solutions designed to improve drainage, control water, protect surrounding property, and provide long-term performance.


Drainage Improvements & Water Management
May Excavating Inc. provides drainage and water management solutions for commercial, public and residential properties, from routine drainage improvements to complex water-control projects.
Our capabilities include site regrading for positive drainage, storm sewer and drainage structure installation, culverts, ditches, French drains, retention and detention ponds, erosion control, and other stormwater improvements. We use practical, site-specific solutions to control water, improve drainage, reduce erosion and protect property and infrastructure.
Land Clearing & Site Preparation
We provides commercial, public and residential land clearing services for projects of all sizes. From clearing sites for new development to removing mature trees, brush and overgrowth, we have the equipment and experience to efficiently prepare your property for the next phase of construction.
Our capabilities include site clearing, tree and brush removal, forestry mulching, right-of-way clearing, vegetation removal and site preparation, with options for removing material from the site or incorporating cleanup into the overall project.

TESTIMONIALS
PROJECTS
A few examples of projects completed by May Excavating Inc.


Emery Pond Retro Refit @ SIEC

Remediation

Mine Subsidence



