Ratliff Bros — Kewanee, IL

Business Overview

Ratliff Bros in Kewanee, IL is a locally owned excavating and plumbing company that has worked around homes and businesses since 1946. The team handles excavation, demolition, sewer and water work, and plumbing projects for both residential yards and commercial sites. Emergency response is available for urgent sewer and water repairs; weekday hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturdays are available by appointment only.

Key Services

The company groups its work around earthmoving, demolition and plumbing so customers know who to call for each need.

• Excavation: site preparation, trench digging, dredging and general site work.
• Demolition: interior demolition, exterior surface and wall demolition, partial and total structure demolition.
• Plumbing & sewer: inspections, repair, installation and new sewer services.
• Materials & hauling: aggregates and ready-mix concrete, with a 50-mile trucking radius.
• Special equipment: hydraulic crane services and heavy hauling for larger jobs.

Areas Served

Primary service area includes Kewanee, IL and Wethersfield, IL. Ratliff Bros Kewanee IL also takes projects across nearby communities such as Galesburg, Aledo, Canton, Monmouth and Peoria when the job calls for wider support.

Company History

Ratliff Bros & Co Inc began work in 1946 and has grown from a small local crew into the area's dependable excavating company. Over decades the business added sewer and water repairs, dredging and trucking, keeping a focus on practical solutions for Illinois weather and soil conditions. The company keeps equipment on hand for both small residential jobs and larger commercial or municipal work.

Leadership

Leadership blends long family ties to the region with hands-on field experience. The Ratliff family and senior managers bring decades of practical knowledge in excavation, plumbing and site work. Staff are trained for safety and local codes, and the company stays bonded and insured to protect property owners and contractors.

Specialties & Highlights

• Exceptional customer service with clear estimates and on-site communication.
• Bonded and insured operations for residential and commercial projects.
• Heavy equipment options: hydraulic crane, dredging gear and 50-mile trucking.
• Available ready-mix concrete and aggregates to keep projects moving.
• Weekend appointments available by request for urgent scheduling needs.

Why Locals Choose Ratliff Bros

People in Kewanee and nearby towns hire Ratliff Bros Kewanee IL because the company understands local ground conditions, winter freeze and spring thaw impacts, and the needs of older brick homes and agricultural properties common to the area. The crew delivers steady workmanship, practical solutions and a long record of service. For excavation, demolition or plumbing problems in Kewanee or Wethersfield, Ratliff Bros provides straightforward answers and hands-on experience.