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Avatar for Dupage Carpenters, LLC
Dupage Carpenters, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a locally owned and operated Carpenters contracting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Wilkens TASC LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RYAN EXCAVATING LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

At Ryan Excavating, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Lincoln Sewer & Drainage
4.8(
640
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

"Cleaned out the main sewer even though it didn't need cleaning. What was supposed be cleaned was the catch basin. Crew came over could not open the lid, told me that it would be up to me to open it. Then they would com back. You would think that they would how all the tools and no how to open any and all catch basin. They never called me back or followed up with me. I will never ever use them again. Very disappointed."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
256
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian and his crew returned to my building on a warranty followup- their previous work done wonders for my flooding problems, but my foundation walls are apparently made of swiss cheese and there was one small seepage problem remaining which only shows up during a "100 year rain event".  Brian indicated that they go for 100%, not 99% and scheduled time to come back out to my building to address the issue under the warranty (a.k.a. free of charge) from the original work.  They came back out, dug up the foundation again, and found a crack hidden behind an old hasty concrete patching job that had been tarred over, which was determined to be causing the remaining seepage.  They repaired the crack and were done with the whole task in only hours.  I am a repeat customer, and can't say enough good things about Crawlspace and Basement Waterproofing solutions, they are friendly, helpful, and most of all, stand behind their work!
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+13

Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Midwest Spray Coatings A Perfect Crawlspace
Midwest Spray Coatings A Perfect Crawlspace
4.7(
193
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had water in the basement, seeping in from the floor. They dug  a trench to the sump pump, removed the standing water that had not been allowed to drain properly in the most efficient way, and replaced the inadequate sump pump with one that will do the job correctly. They brought enough of a crew to complete the job in half a day which we also appreciated.  They also filled a few cracks in the foundation walls to prevent any future leaks. We had worked with them before and knew that they were an honest and reputable firm."
Exposed stone foundation
Foundation repair and insulation
Polyurea Coating
Ineffective fiberglass
Repairs to Foundation - Same Day

+16

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Reliable Basement Services LLC
4.7(
208
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dominick was the estimator and he was very thorough and clear in everything he discussed or proposed. He took plenty of time to hear our information and thoughts, then study the basement on his own. He proposed a full-perimeter drain tile system and pump for our large crawl space, and a separate adjacent three-sided drain tile system and pump for the basement. This made sense because the crawl space seemed to be the main access for floodwater. In addition, he proposed some outside digging at the points where two additions joined the original house (the front porch, which was converted into a front room; and a large back addition) to be sure that the old brick foundation was not open to water at those construction points. Reliable Basement's bid was very competitive and their proposal was sensible and detailed. They were our second choice, and I am sure they could have done just as fabulous a job as we realized."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
Naper Lawn Works Inc
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Naper Lawn Works and they responded in a timely manner with an appointment.  They provided us with a landscape design and irrigation layout.  It turned out to be a very beautiful landscape with irrigation.   The total job was completed in a timely and professional manner.  We do receive alot of complements from friends and family.
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FAQs for excavation projects in Big Rock, IL

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

The Big Rock, IL homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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