OUR STORY

Born and Raised Chicago

Spanning five generations, our legacy is intertwined with a passion for excellence and a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. When you choose Wigboldy Excavating Inc., you're not just engaging a service provider; you're partnering with a tradition of reliability and craftsmanship.

A series of horse-drawn wagons and hard workers hauling ashes in Chicago.

1901

The American Dream

Homme Wigboldy initiates the business in Chicago with support from the community, acquiring his first horse dump wagon for hauling rubbish and ashes.

1919

Upgrading Horsepower

The company buys its first truck, a used Old Reliable. As the second generation enters the business, the company is able to expand into 8 teams.

The company's first truck, filled to the brim with ash.

John Wigboldy posing with the Old Reliable.

A vintage excavator scooping dirt into a 1920s truck.

The Wigboldy team, ready for action with vintage trucks and crane.

An excavator hard at work, moving up a hill.

1925

Entering the Excavation Industry

The company enters the excavation business, staying active during the Depression years by building houses, contributing to the Chicago L Train project, and hauling for Sears Roebuck's main office.

1944

Homes and Defense

The company moves to Englewood and focuses on excavating for homes on the south side, as well as for defense plants around Chicago during WWII.

A reliable team member posed by his truck with lowboy trailer, ready for the next job.

A vintage bulldozer filling up an H. Wigboldy & Sons dumptruck.

John Wigboldy and other community leaders posing with the blueprints of a church construction project.

A classic bulldozer crawling up a mound of dirt.

1947

Construction Boom

The company rapidly expands along with the developing southern and western suburbs. Its fleet grows to include 9 International Trucks, along with bulldozers, high-lifts, and the company's first backhoe.

1957

Expansion and Incorporation

Excavating over 600 homes annually, the company relocates to Evergreen Park to support its growth. With the third generation's entry into the business, it incorporates as H. Wigboldy and Sons, Inc.

The Evergreen Park location of the growing H Wigboldy and Sons, Inc. business.

Dedicated excavators hard at work creating foundations for new homes.

Excavator loading a dump truck, as the workers diligently excavate lots for the expanding city.

Bright red Mack semi-trucks, ready to haul materials for the next project.

1969

Upgrading Equipment

H. Wigboldy and Sons, Inc. relocates to its current home in Crestwood. It continues enhancing its equipment, including upgrading to Mack semi-trucks.

1975

Urban Renewal

The company shifts its focus towards industrial and commercial projects, aiding in the demolition of old structures and the construction of new ones.

Smiling worker, expertly steering a John Deere bulldozer.

Large, industrial site with multiple machines working efficiently together.

A construction site at the Museum of Science and Industry, with a Wigboldy Excavating semi-truck hauling materials.

1985

The Windy City

H. Wigboldy and Sons Inc. thrives while contributing to the city's growth, undertaking notable projects like renovating the Museum of Science and Industry.

1990

Job Diversity

As the fourth generation joins the business, H. Wigboldy and Sons Inc. expands its presence, undertaking diverse projects in both suburban and urban settings.

Bustling construction site with several Wigboldy Excavating bulldozers and and excavators working seamlessly in tandem.

Family of excavators, sharing their break together.

Bulldozer carefully loading a semitruck, while the driver watches and communicates.

A large excavator expertly loading a bright dump truck, proudly displaying the Wigboldy Excavating name.

1999

Wigboldy Excavating Inc.

As the company approaches its centennial milestone, it formally rebrands as Wigboldy Excavating, Inc., marking a century of dedicated service.

Today

With the fifth generation fully integrated into the company, Wigboldy Excavating Inc. maintains its commitment to excellence and reliability. We eagerly anticipate laying the groundwork for the project of your dreams.