Indianapolis’ Top-Rated Excavation Services

Jordan Excavating LLC is a licensed, insured excavation contractor serving Indianapolis and Marion County, with a focus on commercial site work such as land clearing, site prep, mass excavation, grading, storm sewer, utilities and detention ponds. Owner Cameron Jordan and our crew bring 10+ years of experience and modern GPS-guided equipment to projects across the Indianapolis metro.

Key Takeaways

• Jordan Excavating LLC handles commercial excavation in Indianapolis, from land clearing and site prep through finish grading.
• Indianapolis is a Phase I stormwater community: the City reviews construction plans, and the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District inspects erosion and sediment control.
• Projects that disturb 1 acre or more also need IDEM Construction Stormwater General Permit coverage before land disturbance starts.
• Indiana law requires contacting Indiana 811 at least two full working days before digging.
• Beyond Marion County, we serve Hamilton, Hendricks, Hancock, Johnson and 15 other Indiana counties.

What Excavation Services Do You Offer In Indianapolis?

Our Indianapolis work is mostly commercial and development site work. For commercial clients across Marion County, we handle:

• Land clearing and site prep
• Mass excavation for building pads, parking lots and roads
• Rough and finish grading to plan elevations
• Storm sewer and utility installation
• Detention and retention ponds
• Commercial drainage for problem areas
• Snow removal for commercial lots, access roads and drives

Typical Indianapolis-area projects include retail and office pads, warehouse and light industrial sites, parking lot expansions and subdivision infrastructure, from the city out to Carmel, Greenwood and Greenfield. Having one contractor carry a site from clearing through finish grade cuts down on handoffs and scheduling gaps. Homeowners can find basements, foundations, yard drainage and grading on our Indianapolis residential excavation page.

What Permits Do You Need For Excavation In Indianapolis?

Permits are one of the first things owners ask about, and in Marion County there are a few layers:

• City plan review: IDEM identifies Indianapolis as a Phase I community with authority over construction runoff across most of Marion County. The City reviews construction plans, and the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District comments on plans and conducts erosion and sediment control inspections for the City.
• IDEM permit coverage: sites that disturb 1 acre or more need Construction Stormwater General Permit coverage. IDEM says the notice of intent, proof of publication, permit fee and proof of plan approval go to IDEM at least 48 hours before land-disturbing activities start.
• Separate towns: Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport and Speedway run their own construction stormwater programs.

Your engineer usually handles the paperwork. We build the erosion controls and site work the approved plan calls for and keep the site ready for inspections.

How Do You Keep An Indianapolis Excavation Site Safe?

Safety on a busy city site starts before the first bucket of dirt. Our routine includes:

• Locating utilities: Indiana’s Call Before You Dig law requires everyone who digs to contact Indiana 811 at least two full working days before starting.
• Trench protection: OSHA requires a protective system for trenches 5 feet deep or more, and protective systems for trenches 20 feet or deeper must be designed by a registered professional engineer.
• Spoil placement: we keep excavated soil and materials at least 2 feet back from trench edges, as OSHA requires.
• Inspections: a competent person inspects trenches daily, as conditions change and after rain.

As a licensed and insured contractor, we treat these steps as standard on every job, whether the site is downtown or near the county line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to the questions we hear most often about this service.

Do you only do commercial excavation in Indianapolis?

No. This page focuses on commercial and development work, but Jordan Excavating LLC also handles residential and agricultural excavation in Indianapolis and the surrounding counties. Homeowners can visit our Indianapolis residential page for basements, foundations, yard drainage, grading and ponds. Every job gets the same licensed, insured crew and equipment.

How far ahead should I schedule excavation in Indianapolis?

Earlier is better. Plan review, IDEM permit coverage and Indiana 811 utility locates all need to happen before digging, and spring and fall are busy seasons for site work. Reaching out while your plans are being finalized gives us time to review them, price the work and hold a spot on our schedule.

Do I need to call 811 before excavation in Indiana?

Yes. Indiana’s Call Before You Dig law requires everyone who digs to contact Indiana 811 at least two full working days before starting a project. On our jobs, Jordan Excavating LLC makes sure a locate request is in and marked lines are in place before any digging begins, protecting crews and nearby properties.

What areas around Indianapolis do you serve?

Along with Indianapolis and Marion County, we serve Hamilton, Hendricks, Hancock, Johnson, Morgan, Shelby and Madison counties, plus 12 more in central and southeast Indiana. That includes Carmel, Noblesville, Greenfield, Greenwood, Franklin, Martinsville and Shelbyville. Our home base is Greensburg in Decatur County, about an hour southeast of downtown.

Is Jordan Excavating licensed and insured?

Yes. Jordan Excavating LLC is licensed, insured and BBB accredited, with more than 10 years of experience in commercial, residential and agricultural excavation. We are locally owned by Cameron Jordan and run modern GPS-guided equipment, so you get accurate grades and a crew that stands behind its work on every Indianapolis project.

Get A Free Estimate

Have an Indianapolis site ready to price? Send your plans through our free estimate form or call (812) 371-6999 and we’ll get you a straightforward quote.

Related services: Commercial Excavation | Commercial Site Prep | Commercial Land Clearing

Written by Cameron Jordan, owner of Jordan Excavating LLC, serving central and southeast Indiana for 10+ years. Last updated: October 22, 2026.

Sources: IDEM: MS4s Administering a Construction Program | IDEM: Applicability of the CSGP | Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission: Call Before You Dig | OSHA: Trenching and Excavation Safety