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Excavation since 1988 · Highland Park, IL

Excavation general contractors can build a schedule around.

Since 1988, Morelli Excavating has dug foundations, additions, pools and demolition across the North Shore — with an experienced hand on every job site and a crew that does the hand work as well as the machine work.

Since 1988Based in Highland Park, IL
Every job siteAn experienced operator running it
Hand + machineOne crew, one sub, no gaps
Our own trucksSpoils hauled, material delivered
Why GCs call us

The sub you don't have to babysit

An expert on every job site

The person running the machine on your foundation has done it for years. Questions on site get answered on site.

Hand work and machine work

Tight spots, near utilities, against an existing foundation — our crew digs by hand where a machine can't or shouldn't go. One sub instead of two.

Right-sized for tight lots

Zero-tail-swing excavators, Kubotas and uniloaders for North Shore lots and backyards — and our own trucks to haul spoils and bring in stone.

For general contractors

Clear proposals, on-time crews, clean billing

  • Written proposals with scope by section and alternates priced separately
  • Crews confirmed the day before — they know where to be and what to bring
  • Progress billing and retention handled the way your job runs
How we work with GCs

Send us your bid package

Plans, scope and your schedule window — we’ll get you a number. Or call (847) 432-0760.

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