Independence Excavating has been a trusted, nationwide industry leader in heavy civil construction and demolition for nearly 70 years. Founded in 1956 by the DiGeronimo family, the company has grown from a small operation with a backhoe, bulldozer, and truck to become one of the nation's top specialty contractors. Independence Excavating delivers complex, challenging projects across multiple sectors including heavy civil construction, demolition and decommissioning, environmental remediation, concrete paving, and aggregate crushing and recycling.
The company operates on a foundation of family-oriented values with core principles focused on people, performance, and community. Their mission is to deliver innovative and timely heavy civil construction and demolition services while maintaining a tradition of excellence. Independence Excavating's field management team averages more than 15 years of experience with the company, combining veteran expertise with fresh perspectives from new construction professionals. The organization invests in the next generation through co-op and intern programs, partnering with colleges and universities nationwide to develop future construction leaders.