Trusted foundation drilling contractors for utilities

Dig‑It Inc. is a woman‑owned deep foundation contractor and one of the Midwest's go‑to foundation drilling contractors for utility and commercial work. We deliver drilled shafts, caissons, flatwork and pad foundations and hydro-excavation with a safety‑first culture, schedule discipline and clean site project completion.

Explore our Foundation Drilling & Drilled Shafts service to scope caissons and drilled shafts.

See our Hydro-Excavation capabilities for safe daylighting and non‑destructive digging.

Find coverage on our Locations hub.

Ready to price your foundations? Contact Us.

Utility-grade deep foundation expertise

When utilities, primes and general contractors need dependable crews, equipment, and know‑how, they choose Dig‑It. From substation and transmission structures to commercial foundations, we deliver engineered solutions and field execution that stand up to weather, access constraints and tight outage windows.

Experience:

Founded in 1994 and focused on utility and infrastructure work.

Sectors served:

Transmission lines, substations, cell towers and commercial sites.

Approach:

Constructability review, value engineering and clean turnover with site project completion.

Core services

Our team is built around the full lifecycle of deep foundation work—from pre-construction through project completion—so you can keep schedules and budgets on track.

Drilled shafts and caissons

Heavy‑duty and Large Diameter foundations for utility structures and commercial projects. We install reinforced drilled shafts (caissons) to spec, coordinate steel, and manage concrete logistics. Learn more on Foundation Drilling & Drilled Shafts.

Hydro-excavation

Non‑destructive digging for daylighting, utility locating, trenching and slot cuts. Safer around live utilities and ideal for congested corridors. See Hydro-Excavation. If you’re searching for hydro-excavation Michigan providers, our crews operate statewide and across the Midwest.

Limited access & low‑headroom drilling

Tight corridors, overhead constraints, and sensitive sites demand specialized rigs and methods. See our Limited Access & Low ‑ Headroom Drilling solutions.

Direct‑embed foundations & CMP installation

Set poles and masts with direct‑embed foundations and manage casing/CMP placement to spec. Explore Direct Embed & CMP Installation.

Constructability review & value engineering

Engage us early to address means and methods, access planning and potential cost/schedule arrangements. Visit Constructability Review & Value Engineering.

Where we work

We serve utility and infrastructure clients across the Midwest, mobilizing quickly to meet outage and construction windows:

If you need electric utility foundation drilling support beyond these states, reach out on our Locations hub to discuss mobilization.

Why general contractors choose us

Utility focus:

We understand outage windows, switching, environmental controls and energized sites.

Safety and quality:

A formal program that guides planning, tooling and daily execution. See Safety & Quality.

Transparent partnership:

Clear estimates, pre-construction collaboration and documented closeout.

Fit‑for‑purpose equipment:

Rigs and vac units sized for large‑diameter work, limited access conditions and sensitive corridors.

Safety and quality

Safety drives every shift, every site, every pour. We plan tasks, review hazards and verify controls before work starts—then reinforce quality with hold points and inspections. Learn more on our Safety & Quality page.

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Recent projects

From transmission line structures to substation expansions and telecom sites, our work proves out in the field. See highlights and outcomes on Project & Case Studies.

FAQs

Foundation drilling—often called drilled shafts or caissons—creates deep, reinforced concrete foundations to support heavy utility and commercial structures. It’s a core service in our Foundation Drilling & Drilled Shafts offering.

Yes. We provide hydro excavation across the Midwest, including Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and West Virginia. Start with our Hydro Excavation page or visit Locations.

Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and West Virginia. See details on each state page from the Locations hub.

We specialize in drilled shafts (caissons) for utility and commercial structures. The best foundation system depends on loads, soils, access and design requirements—review your geotechnical report with our team via Constructability Review & Value Engineering.

Dig‑It, Inc. was founded in 1994.

Next steps

Need pricing or schedule windows for electric utility foundation drilling or foundation drilling on commercial sites? Contact Us.

Want to confirm coverage or meet the team? Visit About Us and the Locations hub.

Prefer to speak now? Call our team to discuss scope, access, and timeline—we’ll coordinate a site review and provide a clear proposal.