Excavation Services

Professional Excavation Services in DeKalb County & Northern Illinois

From basement digs to full site development — BLP Construction has the equipment, experience, and crew to get your project in the ground and on schedule.

DeKalb County's Trusted Excavating Contractor

BLP Construction has been a family-owned and operated excavating contractor based in Sycamore, IL since 1998. Founded by Bob Pondelick — who started his excavation career in 1985 — BLP was built on hard work, integrity, and decades of hands-on field experience. Today, Bob and his son Bret operate a fleet of 11 trucks and 12 pieces of heavy machinery, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers throughout the region.
Whether you need a basement dug for a new home, a pond excavated on your property, or a full commercial site graded and prepped, BLP has the equipment and expertise to handle it.
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Our Excavation Services

No hole too big or too small — our excavating contractors conquer them all. Here’s what we can do for your project.

Site Preparation & Grading

We handle mass grading and site development for residential, commercial, and agricultural projects. From clearing and stripping topsoil to establishing final grade, BLP ensures your site is level, properly sloped, and ready for construction.

Sewer & Water Line Installation

Our crew handles excavation for underground utility installation, including sewer lines, water mains, and storm drains. We provide full-service trenching and backfill for contractors of all sizes.

Basement & Foundation Excavation

Building a new home or addition? BLP digs basements and foundation footings with precision. We work closely with your builder to ensure proper depth, dimensions, and soil conditions for a solid foundation.

Septic System Installation

BLP provides excavation for new septic system installations, including the tank hole, drain field trenching, and all associated grading. We work with your septic installer to make sure everything is done right the first time.

Commercial & Agricultural Excavation

From building pads for distribution hubs to land clearing for agricultural operations, BLP has the heavy equipment and experience to take on large-scale excavation projects throughout Northern Illinois.

Pond Excavation

Whether it's a stock pond for your farm or a decorative pond for your property, BLP can excavate it to your specifications. We handle everything from initial dig to final shaping and grading of the surrounding area.

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Why Choose BLP Construction for Your Excavation?

When you hire BLP, you’re not getting a faceless corporation — you’re getting Bob and Bret Pondelick and a tight-knit crew that takes pride in every job. If it isn’t the level of quality we’d expect for ourselves, it’s not the quality we’ll deliver to you.
  • Family-owned and operated since 1998
  • Operators trained to the highest level in safety and productivity
  • 11 trucks and 12 pieces of heavy machinery — equipped for any job size
  • 24-hour emergency excavation service available
  • Serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers
  • Based in Sycamore — local to DeKalb County and Northern Illinois
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Why Choose Us

How It Works

Getting your excavation project started with BLP is simple.

Call for an Estimate

Give us a call at (815) 899-0500 or fill out our contact form. Tell us about your project and we'll set up a time to take a look.

Site Evaluation

We'll visit your property, assess the scope of work, review any plans or specs, and provide you with an honest, straightforward quote.

Excavation Begins

Once approved, our crew mobilizes equipment to your site. We work efficiently and safely to keep your project on schedule.

Final Grading & Cleanup

We don't leave until the job is done right — final grading, backfill, and site cleanup included so your project is ready for the next phase.

Ready to Break Ground?

Whether it's a basement, a building pad, or a full site development — BLP Construction is ready to dig in.

(815) 899-0500