ALTAR.
Excavation & Site Work

Commercial Excavation & Site Work in Arlington Heights, IL

Full-service excavation, grading, site preparation, and drainage correction for commercial properties across Arlington Heights. Own equipment, own operators, and project management from mobilization through completion.

24/7 Weather Monitoring

Round-the-clock dispatch

200+ Commercial Properties

Across Chicagoland

Full Fleet Operations

In-house equipment, no subs

Licensed & Insured

Full commercial coverage

What We Provide

Commercial Site Work Capabilities in Arlington Heights

Excavation

Full commercial excavation for foundations, utilities, retention systems, and site improvements — operated by our own trained equipment operators.

Grading & Earthwork

Precision grading to establish proper slopes, drainage flow, and finished grades for commercial sites of all sizes.

Site Preparation

Clearing, stripping, and preparing raw or redeveloped sites for construction, paving, landscaping, or tenant improvements.

Drainage Correction

Identifying and correcting drainage failures through regrading, swale construction, and infrastructure improvements.

Demolition & Removal

Selective demolition of pavement, structures, and site features with full debris removal and documented disposal.

Backfill & Compaction

Engineered backfill and compaction to specification — critical for structural integrity on utility and foundation projects.

Erosion & Sediment Control

NPDES-compliant erosion controls including silt fencing, inlet protection, and stabilization measures throughout the project lifecycle.

Local Context

Site Work Considerations for Arlington Heights Properties

Arlington Heights is the commercial and retail center of northwest Cook County — Kensington Business Center, the Rand Road corridor, and a walkable downtown with dense Metra ridership make it one of the most diverse commercial markets in the suburbs. The high concentration of senior living and medical properties here means snow and ice removal carry genuine safety stakes.

Property types we serve: Large business park and flex office buildings, medical complexes and senior living facilities, Metra-adjacent retail and mixed-use, national retail strip centers, HOA and condominium communities

Seasonal note: Northwest Cook County's snow patterns are consistent and heavy — Rand Road and Kensington Business Center lots see high pedestrian and vehicle volume even in bad weather. Medical and senior living properties require salting and clearing schedules timed around resident and patient movement, not just business hours.

Arlington Heights At a Glance

County
Cook County
Population
77K+
Notable Areas
Kensington Business Center, Rand Road commercial corridor, Arlington Heights Road retail strip, downtown Arlington Heights / Metra district, Arlington Downs entertainment and mixed-use development
Why Choose ALTAR

Site Work Executed by Professionals Who Own Their Equipment

Own equipment, own operators — we don't broker your site work to subcontractors with unknown standards.

Experienced commercial operators who understand site logistics, sequencing, and coordination with other trades.

Permitting support — we understand the municipal processes in Chicagoland and can assist with required approvals.

Project management from pre-construction through punch list — your account manager is on-site, not just on the phone.

Fully insured and bonded for commercial excavation and site work at scale.

Integrated with grounds maintenance and drainage — one contractor from rough grading to finished landscape.

Get Started

Start Your Arlington Heights Site Work Project

Describe your project and we'll respond with a proposal within one business day. Commercial site work requires the right crew from day one — let's talk about yours.

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Tell us about your property and we'll put together a proposal within one business day. No pressure, no gimmicks — just straight answers and a plan that fits your needs.

Licensed & insured · Chicagoland since 2010 · Proposals within 24 hrs

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