We’re just the right size.
Rahn Excavating & Grading is big enough to handle the big jobs yet small enough to provide personalized, hands-on service.
History
Rahn Excavating & Grading started in 1974 when Miles and Cele Rahn donated a parcel of their farmland for their son, Denny, to start his own excavating business. Miles was an active part of the company well into his 80s, and Denny remains at the helm to this day.
The company began with a 977K CAT Loader, a 350 John Deer Dozer, and a 3960 International Excavator, focusing primarily on improvement projects for local farmers. Today, Rahn Excavating & Grading services a variety of industries, including commercial, municipal and residential development, leveraging state-of-the-art, GPS-controlled equipment.
Despite more than four decades of experience and growth, Rahn Excavating & Grading has never lost touch with its roots. Denny’s son, Chris, serves as vice president, and the entire staff — an extended family — provides excellent, responsive service our competitors cannot match.
We are small enough to be nimble but big enough to tackle large, complex projects.
Why Choose Rahn
- Proven success in four major markets
- Highly competitive pricing
- Conscientious, ethical practices
- Top-of-the-line technology and equipment
- State certification and bonded
- Reputation for dependable, high-quality work
- Subcontractor capabilities
- Superb safety ratings
Safety
A job well done means more than just a job that’s done. Part and parcel with outstanding work is the assurance that we meet your requirements efficiently and safely.
Rahn Excavating & Grading continuously trains with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to ensure the safety of personnel and property on a job site.
We have experienced — and sustained — some of the best MOD ratings with regard to workman’s compensation, and we pride ourselves on staying far above the industry standards in terms of safety.
Key Staff
Rahn Excavating & Grading was Denny’s dream from the start. With more than 45 years of experience in excavating and grading, he has built a strong company with a legacy of successful projects. Denny’s role at the company hasn’t changed much over the years. He is involved with each project from start to finish. Denny splits his time between the office and running equipment. He takes pride in the company’s fleet and is happy to have an opportunity to “move dirt” himself whene
We can create detailed 3D models of your project to help you visualize the final result and ensure that everything is planned out perfectly.
Our experienced operators can handle any bulldozing job, from clearing land to creating new roads.
We install culverts to help manage water flow and prevent erosion.
We can ditch your property for drainage purposes, helping to prevent flooding and erosion.
We design and install drainage and detention basins to manage stormwater runoff and prevent flooding.
We can handle all aspects of earthwork for pits and quarries, from excavation to hauling and placement.
We work with experienced engineers and surveyors to ensure that your project is designed and built to the highest standards.
We implement erosion control measures to protect your property and the environment.
We can help you develop your land for a variety of uses, from residential to commercial.
We can improve your land by grading, leveling, and adding drainage.
We can reclaim land that has been damaged or disturbed, restoring it to its natural state.
We have experience working with landfills, providing excavation and hauling services.
We can help you maintain and restore your quarry, ensuring that it operates safely and efficiently.
We install MSE and retaining walls to help stabilize slopes and create new spaces.
We can trench your property for a variety of purposes, including installing utilities.
We can create new parking lots or renovate existing ones.
We can help you plan your project from start to finish, ensuring that it is completed on time and within budget.
We can create or renovate recreational facilities, such as golf courses, baseball diamonds, and playgrounds.
We can review other engineers’ plans to ensure that they meet your needs and are feasible.
We can provide both rough and fine grading services to prepare your land for construction.
We can evaluate your site to determine the best way to develop it.
We can prepare your site for construction by clearing land, grading, and installing utilities.
We provide trucking services to haul materials to and from your job site.
We can install underground utilities, such as water, sewer, and gas lines.
We can install underground utilities, such as water, sewer, and gas lines.
We can help you find ways to save money on your project without sacrificing quality.
We install wall systems to help create new spaces and improve the aesthetics of your property.
We can handle all aspects of water and wastewater infrastructure, from installation to maintenance.
We can provide grading and turbine foundation services for wind farms.
- Proven success in four major markets
We have a proven track record of success in four major markets: agricultural, commercial, residential development, and DOT & municipal.
- Highly competitive pricing
We offer highly competitive pricing on all of our services.
- Conscientious, ethical practices
We are committed to ethical business practices and always put our customers’ needs first.
- Top-of-the-line technology and equipment
We use the latest technology and equipment to ensure that your project is completed to the highest standards.
- State certification and bonded
We are state-certified and bonded, so you can be confident that your project is in good hands.
- Reputation for dependable, high-quality work
We have a reputation for providing dependable, high-quality work.
- Subcontractor capabilities
We can subcontract a variety of services, including asphalt and concrete paving, curb and gutters, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main.
- Superb safety ratings
We have some of the best MOD ratings with regard to workman’s compensation, and we pride ourselves on staying far above the industry standards in terms of safety.
