Business Details
29 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Excavation Partner in Evansville, IN
O'Risky Excavating was founded in 1997 by Evansville native Jeff O'Risky with a single bulldozer. Our team approaches every project with a can-do attitude and unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. With decades of combined experience in excavation, demolition, and concrete services, we've built long-standing relationships through trustworthy workmanship and adherence to industry standards. We operate with full transparency, using only the best materials to build value into every development investment.Our certifications from organizations like the Concrete Foundation Association and National Environmental Health Association demonstrate our technical expertise. Licensed and insured in multiple states, we serve residential and commercial clients across Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky with personalized solutions for excavation, septic systems, lake construction, and more. Our mission emphasizes safety, integrity, and delivering consistent results that exceed expectations.
Services
Excavation
Demolition
Concrete Services
Septic Systems
Lake Construction
Driveway Excavation
Underground Utilities
Snow Removal
Agricultural Excavation
Commercial Excavating
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have 50+ years of combined experience in demolition services.
- Our team holds NEHA Advanced-Level Installer certifications for septic systems.
- We use Thermomass wall construction for superior concrete insulation.
- We're licensed by Vanderburgh County Building Commission (EXC-0036).
- We offer 24/7 on-call service for emergency excavation needs.
Associations and certifications
- Concrete Foundation Association (CFA)
- National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
- Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) Certified Contractor
- SAM Certified (Systems for Award Management)
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Great communication
Professional team
Timely service
Excellent results
Services
Excavation Services
Our excavation services prepare sites for residential and commercial development through precise earthmoving and grading. We handle foundation digging, basement excavation, and large-scale land clearing projects. With advanced equipment and experienced operators, we ensure accurate grading for driveways, roadways, and building pads while maintaining soil stability and drainage requirements.
Demolition Services
We safely demolish residential and commercial structures with controlled techniques that minimize environmental impact. Our services include debris removal, concrete recycling, and site preparation for new construction. Certified crews follow strict safety protocols for both interior and exterior demolition projects across southern Indiana and surrounding regions.
Septic Systems
We design, install, and repair septic systems compliant with local regulations and environmental standards. Our NEHA-certified technicians handle traditional trench systems, elevated sand mounds, and chamber systems. We use soil analysis to create customized solutions and offer maintenance contracts to ensure long-term system performance.
Concrete Services
Our concrete division constructs durable foundations, retaining walls, and poured wall systems using Thermomass insulation technology. CFA-certified technicians ensure proper waterproofing with Form-A-Drain systems for basements. We provide both structural and decorative concrete solutions for residential and commercial applications.
Lake Construction
We design and build functional lakes with spillway systems, concrete dock foundations, and shoreline stabilization. Our surveying technology creates precise layouts for recreational or agricultural water features. We handle grading, overflow installation, and walking path development to maximize property value and usability.
People
Jeff O'Risky
Founder
Jeff O'Risky founded the company in 1997 after working at General Electric. With decades of excavation experience, he leads our team's commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction through continuous training and equipment investment.
Questions
What excavation services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial excavation for foundations, driveways, septic systems, and land clearing. Our services include grading, underground utilities, and agricultural excavation projects.
Do you handle emergency excavation needs?
Yes, we offer 24/7 on-call service for urgent excavation and snow removal requirements with rapid response times during critical situations.
Are you licensed for utility work?
We hold Vanderburgh County licenses for excavation (EXC-0036) and underground utilities (UUL-0064), plus EWSU certification for water and sewer connections.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout southern Indiana including Vanderburgh, Gibson, and Posey counties, plus western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois counties.
How do you ensure quality work?
Our team includes NEHA-certified septic installers and CFA-trained concrete specialists who follow industry best practices with modern equipment and techniques.
Can you handle large commercial projects?
Yes, we manage complex commercial developments including site preparation, retaining walls, and infrastructure projects with proper bonding and insurance coverage.
