“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Degen Excavating since 2006. We work together to schedule and manage projects to ensure a mutually beneficial outcome. My experience has always been positive in every aspect. The ownership, management, and field employees are professional and helpful. The employees are talented and resourceful – I have seen them use their creative talents to solve problems and overcome obstacles. Degen Excavating is a truly impressive company with an exceptional history and a promising future.” – Matt Molaski, Project Planner, JISI/INEOS
“Degen Excavating provides quality work, in a timely and professional manner. The good thing is that when I hand off a project to Degen Excavating, they take the time to gain an understanding of what I want accomplished – and the end result is generally spot on. Once they start a project, I don’t feel like I have to stand over them to make sure the job is done correctly.” – Jeff Carolus, Logistics Coordinator, Husky Energy
“The employees at Degen Excavating are hardworking, experienced and address issues quickly. Their jobsites are kept clean promoting safety which ultimately leads to a quality project. I look forward to working with Degen on future projects.” -Terry Lajiness, Project Manager, Nutrien
“Degen Excavating is a prime example of a team of hard working professionals that takes pride in their work. They are efficient and timely with their work. They bring knowledge, experience, & talent to each project that needs completed.” -Matt Renner, Peterson Construction CO.
“We have partnered with Degen Excavating since 2012, and have worked with them on many projects throughout the community. We use them exclusively on every project where hydro-excavation work is required. Everyone at Degen is extremely knowledgable, responsive, and easy to work with. They have always quickly understood the scope of the work and what was needed of them, which has allowed us to complete those fence installations in a timely manner. We always look forward to working with them.” -Dave Elwer, President, Elwer Fence Inc.
Projects & Clients
Degen Excavating serves a broad base of clients and industries from both the private and municipal sectors. Some of our clients include:
- Allen County Commissioners
- Ashland BDO
- Buckeye Pipeline / Partners
- Cenovus
- City of Lima
- Energy Transfer
- Guardian LLC
- INEOS
- Johnny Appleseed Metro Parks
- Linde North America
- Nouryon
- Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
- Ohio Department of Transportation
- PCS Nitrogen
- The Ohio State University
- United States Department of Agriculture
- Wal-Mart
Degen Excavating has provided services to assist in the development of the following local subdivisions:
- American Village in Elida, Ohio (Phases 1 thru 6)
- Country Club Hills in Lima, Ohio
- Shoreview Estates in Lima, Ohio
- Swiss Park in Bluffton, Ohio (Phases 1 thru 9)
- Twin Lakes in Lima, Ohio (Phases 1 thru 4)
- Indian Brook Estates in Lima, Ohio
- Wildbrook Estates in Lima, Ohio