Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Excavation & Construction Services in Illinois
Miller & Son Construction is a family-owned excavating company established in 1985, serving Mackinaw, Illinois. Our union contractor status reflects our commitment to quality workmanship and timely project completion. With decades of experience in earthmoving, highway construction, and infrastructure development, we prioritize safety for all employees and stakeholders. Our reputation is built on precision grading, GPS-enabled technology, and specialized services like mine reclamation and agricultural drainage. Recognized with the 2015 Contractor of the Year Award and the 2009 Public Works Project of the Year Award, we combine technical expertise with community values.Our team's deep local knowledge ensures tailored solutions for commercial and public works projects. We maintain transparency in operations while adhering to strict environmental and safety standards. Our patented processes in subsurface structures and mass grading demonstrate our industry leadership. Client trust is earned through consistent delivery of complex projects, from interstate highway excavations to levee rehabilitation. As a third-generation business, we continue innovating while upholding traditional values of reliability and craftsmanship.
Services
Earthmoving/Grading
Highway Construction
Tree Removal & Disposal
GPS Prep
Mine Reclamation
Agriculture Services
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1985 with union-certified expertise
- Award-winning safety and quality standards
- GPS-enabled precision grading technology
- Proven track record in public infrastructure projects
- Specialized mine reclamation and agricultural drainage services
What people say
Quality projects
Timely manner
Safe work environment
Contractor of the Year
Public Works Project of the Year
Services
Earthmoving/Grading
Our earthmoving services handle deep digging, subsurface structures, and compaction. We specialize in spoils removal and precision grading for commercial and infrastructure projects. GPS-equipped machinery ensures accuracy in mass and fine grading operations.
Highway Construction
We prepare sites for highway construction through earthmoving and sub base preparation. Our expertise includes roadway reconstruction and new highway improvements. The 2015 Contractor of the Year award recognizes our excellence in this specialized field.
Tree Removal & Disposal
Commercial tree and stump removal services include complete disposal of vegetation. We handle large-scale brush and shrub clearance for infrastructure projects. This service supports land preparation for construction and environmental remediation.
Mine Reclamation
Our mine reclamation work involves backfilling, compaction, and waste removal. We specialize in restoring mined areas through mass grading and environmental remediation. This service addresses both safety and ecological concerns in post-mining landscapes.
Agriculture Services
We construct waterways, terraces, and drainage systems for agricultural properties. Our services include dry dam construction and pond development. These solutions improve land usability while preventing soil erosion on farms.
Questions
What construction services do you specialize in?
We specialize in earthmoving, highway construction, tree removal, mine reclamation, and agricultural drainage systems.
Do you handle large infrastructure projects?
Yes, we've completed major projects like interstate highway excavations and levee rehabilitation for the Army Corps of Engineers.
Are your operators certified?
We're a union contractor with certified professionals operating GPS-equipped machinery for precision work.
How do you ensure project safety?
Our safety protocols include regular training, equipment inspections, and compliance with OSHA standards for all projects.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily central Illinois, including Mackinaw, Morton, and surrounding regions for both public and private projects.
