Serving Modesto, IL and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1992
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Friendly and professional. The concrete work was excellent!"
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Serving Modesto, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1958
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Fabulous company, would contact for future projects."
+37
Serving Modesto, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
AB Excavation is a locally owned and operated excavation and land clearing company based in Highland, Illinois.\nWe specialize in land clearing, grading, and site preparation for residential and small commercial projects. Our work includes Fences, small lot clearing, new home site prep, demolition and haul-off, pond and water feature excavation, and culvert installation.\n\nWe take pride in doing the job right the first time, showing up when we say we will, and communicating clearly with our customers from start to finish. Whether it’s clearing property, prepping a build site, or handling drainage work, we focus on quality workmanship, efficiency, and fair pricing.\n\nWe serve Highland and the surrounding areas and work closely with homeowners, builders, and property owners to get projects completed safely and on schedule.
Serving Modesto, IL and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
We are concrete coating company. We do decorative flake and metallic flooring coatings as well as concrete polishing. We are a company built and designed on tradition. Our greatest success is walking away from a project with a new friend and that friend having a huge smile on their face. We have been in this industry for 12 years. We legitimized our brand in April of 2019. We are veteran owned and family operated, we are a small company with large aspirations.
Serving Modesto, IL and surrounding areas
Emergency services offered
"Frank diagnosed the problem accurately and informed me of what needed to be done to fix it. Frank was very knowledgeable, honest and direct. The work was completed quickly and professionally. Very pleased, would use again and highly recommend to others."
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Serving Modesto, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
"Had large cracks in garage floor and pitting on my concrete drive. The end result was amazing. Cracks repaired, floor coated with a beautiful multi color finish. Drive was ground and sealed. Could be happier. The crew were fantastic."
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Serving Modesto, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
"Home repairs. Tiles. He responded quickly and got the job done per his estimate. He worked hard and finished on time. Beautiful results."
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Serving Modesto, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Nick is a fine young man with a great work ethic. I liked how he presented himself from the start, listening to what I wanted and giving me options to get the results we wanted. He stayed on bid, he talked to me every morning and every afternoon to let me know what he was planning for that day and the next. We didn't get any of his coating work, he actually removed and replaced concrete for us, plus added a 34Ã 14ft. Patio for us. I can't say enough good things about Nick, but I highly recommend him for this kind of work!"
Serving Modesto, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"i was really really happy with his work"
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Serving Modesto, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Go to work right away. answered all my questions, and he was affordable and work was well worth it! Would've paid more!"
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