Looking for an excavation contractor in Cave-In-Rock, IL? Describe your project once and up to three excavation contractors who work in Cave-In-Rock and Hardin County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Cave-In-Rock is home to about 221 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−3.1% since 2020). With 591 people per sq mi, it is a semi-rural area. New homes, additions and utility connections keep local excavation contractors busy.
Cave-In-Rock at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 221 (−3.1% since 2020)
- Rank in Illinois
- 1,079th of 1,294 cities and towns
- Land area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Population density
- 591 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- Village (Cave-In-Rock village)
- Main county
- Hardin County
What to check before hiring in Cave-In-Rock
- Call 811: required before digging, in Illinois as everywhere.
- Permits: grading, foundations and utility work may need permits from the city or county.
- Soil and rock: ask how unexpected rock or poor soil is priced.
- Price drivers: volume, depth, access, haul-off and backfill.
Useful official resources
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Call 811
Official information and guidance.
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OSHA: trenching and excavation
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Cave-In-Rock
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Foundation and basement excavation
Digging for a foundation, basement or addition, with backfill.
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Utility trenches and site work
Trenches for water, sewer and power, building pads, driveways and grading.
Frequently asked questions in Cave-In-Rock
How much does excavation cost in Cave-In-Rock, IL?
It depends on the volume, depth, soil and haul-off. Describe your project: contractors who serve Cave-In-Rock reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
A house foundation often takes a few days; larger site work longer.
Who hauls the dirt away?
Ask: haul-off and disposal are often priced separately.
Which excavation contractors will contact me?
Up to three independent excavation contractors who serve Cave-In-Rock and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.