Avon & Greater Indianapolis, IN · Excavation Contractor
Dirt Work Done Right, From The First Cut To The Last Grade.
Excavation, grading, trenching, land clearing, and demolition for residential and small commercial jobs across Avon and the Indianapolis metro.
What We Do
Services
Excavation & Grading
Site prep, yard grading, and foundation digging for new construction, additions, and drainage fixes — residential and small commercial.
Trenching & Utility Lines
Water and sewer line trenches, backfilling, and soil compaction — dug clean and graded right the first time.
Land Clearing & Demolition
Brush and stump removal, exterior structure demolition, and interior demo — cleared and hauled off.
Commercial & Gravel Site Work
Gravel pad prep and small commercial site work — including multi-unit and apartment-property grading.
About
A Small, Family-Run Excavation Crew
Benchmark Excavation is a small, family-run excavation outfit based in Avon, run by owner Alex Ewing. The crew focuses on residential and small commercial dirt work — grading, trenching, land clearing, and demolition — around Avon and the greater Indianapolis metro.
Benchmark is listed as a certified contractor with the Marion County Soil & Water Conservation District and on Johnson County's approved on-site wastewater professionals list.
Recent Work
Real Jobs, Real Dirt
Photos straight from Benchmark's own job sites.
Why Homeowners Call Benchmark
4.8 Stars, 20 Google Reviews
“Alex went above and beyond in grading our yard.”
“They did a great job of removing an old woody shrub. They arrived on time, cleaned up after themselves, and were professional and personable.”
Hours
When To Reach Us
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Hours can vary by job and weather — call ahead to confirm.
Service Area
Where We Work
Benchmark Excavation serves Avon, Indianapolis, Danville, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Zionsville, Whitestown, Carmel, Martinsville, and the surrounding Hendricks and Marion County communities.
Mobile, job-site based — no walk-in shop address.