Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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Offers commercial services
"Casey with Green Outdoors is honest and trustworthy. I recommend him for all the services he provides, specially forestry mulching"
Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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Small jobs welcome
"K&K are diligent, reliable, and professional. State of the art equipment and top tier work with precise accuracy. Great on communicating how the phases of each step of the project were going and what potential challenges could arise."
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Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1981
Offers commercial services
Customers say: Quick response
"Very knowable and goes beyond meeting your needs"
Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas
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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 Highland, IL and surrounding areas
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I’m a young hardworking guy who grew up on a farm and just trying to get my business going.
Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas
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Site clearing, tree removal, trenching, driveway repairs water/sewer pipe installation.\nJohn Deere 35g
Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"SBK was able to come and grade part of my lawn that was messed by plumbing issues. He was extremely professional and able to get it done the next day!"
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Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Doug was very easy to (work with and arranged for aeration and over-seeding after he did our excavation work. It was a seamless operation."
Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Very friendly and professional. I feel that the price was a little to high for the job performed."
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Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1972
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"He did a good work. It was a great experience. We were so happy with them before that we hired them again. It was a good work and a good price."
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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.
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