Pond & Ditch Digging Services in Southern Illinois
Reliable Excavation for Water Features, Drainage, and Land Management
From functional ditches to recreational ponds, properly excavated water features require careful planning, grading, and execution. At SoIL Excavating, we provide expert pond and ditch digging services across Carbondale, Murphysboro, Marion, Carterville, and surrounding Southern Illinois areas.
Whether you’re managing runoff, improving drainage, or building a new pond, we shape water features that work and last.
Pond & Ditch Services Offered by SoIL Excavating
Pond & Ditch Services Offered by SoIL Excavating
Farm Pond Digging –Create small or mid-size ponds for livestock, recreation, or irrigation
Drainage Ditch Excavation – Clear and grade ditches to improve water flow and prevent flooding
Swale and Berm Construction – Shape landscape features for water retention or diversion
Retention Pond Excavation – Build stormwater control ponds for rural and commercial properties
Ditch Regrading and Cleanup – Restore flow and remove silt from overgrown or clogged ditches
Custom Excavation Projects – Digging for private lakes, fish ponds, or agricultural needs
Our Pond & Ditch Digging Process
Site Review & Planning – Assess property layout, drainage, and soil conditions
Excavation Design – Determine depth, size, and slope based on purpose
Digging & Shaping – Excavate with precision to ensure proper water retention or flow
Finish Grading & Berm Work –Create banks, overflow points, or controlled entry/exit areas
Optional Finishing – Seeding, stone lining, or overflow pipe installation available
Common Projects We Handle
New pond construction for recreation, livestock, or irrigation
Stormwater ditch installation to manage runoff on sloped or low-lying land
Drainage improvements for flooded fields, yards, or road edges
Reworking poorly excavated or failed pond and ditch projects
Creating swales and retention areas for erosion control
We do light structural demolition only — not full-scale multi-story commercial demolition.
Cost of Pond & Ditch Digging in Southern Illinois
Cost depends on:
Size, depth, and complexity of the excavation
Soil type and water table levels
Access and clearing required before digging
Finish work like grading, berms, or drainage pipe install
We’ll give you a flat-rate or line-item estimate based on your specific project.
A Poorly Dug Pond Becomes a Pit — A Well-Dug One Becomes a Resource
Improper pond or ditch digging can lead to erosion, leakage, and safety issues. We plan with the end use in mind — whether you’re raising cattle, managing runoff, or building a peaceful retreat on your land.
When to Schedule Pond or Ditch Digging
During new property development
After identifying poor drainage on farmland or pastures
To install or replace an outdated drainage system
Before building near sloped or flood-prone areas
When adding a water feature to a recreational property
Serving the Water Management Needs of Southern Illinois
We provide pond and ditch excavation in:Carbondale, Murphysboro, Marion, Carterville, Herrin, Cambria, Energy, and surrounding rural areas.
Let’s Shape Something That Lasts
Whether you need a ditch to fix a problem or a pond to add beauty and function to your land — we’ll dig it right, from day one.
