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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Oswego - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Sixto and Sons Pavers Landscaping
Sixto and Sons Pavers Landscaping
4.8(
17
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Sixto and Sons Pavers Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a \nstandard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is \nthe quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined \nwith ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's \ninterests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Jensen Land Services
Jensen Land Services
5.0(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired Jensen Excavating for a two week long yard drainage project and couldn't be happier with the company. Our house sits on a spring and we hired Jensen Excavating to install a gravity drain and a nine foot deep curtian drain around our house. Chris and Ethan went above and beyond to make sure every part of the project was done properly, even when we had to make changes on the fly. They were respectful of our house and yard, and made sure to clean up every night before they went home. The quality of work from then is hard to come by with companies today. We highly recommend them to anyone needing any excavation work done."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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 Oswego, 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!

Gooseland Tree and Excavating
3.5(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! \nWe have been in business since 1998. We specialize in Excavation work residential and commercial as well as Lawn Maintenance & Tree Removal.

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Avatar for Supreme Drywall and Painting, LLC
Supreme Drywall and Painting, LLC
4.8(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Supreme Drywall & Painting is a third-generation family-owned construction company that serves the greater Chicagoland area. Supreme Drywall & Painting is much more than drywall and painting: we are here for your complete residential or commercial indoor/outdoor remodeling needs! With 30 years of experience, Supreme Drywall & Painting is dedicated to ensuring that our customer satisfaction is our top priority. Supreme Drywall & Painting will always finish the job, no matter what, and we are a company you can trust!

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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Basement Buddies
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and \nquality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you \nas educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to \nearning your business!

Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for JUNK Relief
JUNK Relief
4.9(
705
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Need to get rid of some junk? At Junk Relief, we have the answer to all of your junk removal needs, no matter how big or small. Whether you need one couch removed or an entire building cleared out, we can help. Take advantage of the junk removal leader in the Chicago land area. Award winning.

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Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Lincoln Sewer & Drainage
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 Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

"After the big rain in April (4/18), I called several companies to come out and rod out the sewer line and send a camera through. Lincoln Sewers was one of the companies that I called to get a quote for this service. Robert Heath came out to perform the inspection. He identified a disconnect in the pipe and wrote out a thorough proposal to cover the worst-case scenario, as well as giving some guidance on how to work with my insurance company.
Robert's knowledge of Chicago plumbing code was the primary influence in my choice of Lincoln, as other plumbers did not identify some of the potential issues (e.g. PVC pipe from the toilet stack going into the concrete foundation, alignment of
catch basin relative to sewer line, running a camera from the catch basin to more clearly identify the point of disconnect).
The insurance adjuster came out, evaluated Lincoln's proposal and paid for the claim which covered excavation and concrete repair, but not pipe repair. I immediately scheduled Robert's team to come out, and they showed up on time and ready to work.
Over the course of 8 hours on Monday, the crew:
  • * broke through the concrete foundation from the toilet stack out to the foundation wall
  • * dug up approximately 18 ft. of old sewer pipe
  • * installed a new sewer pipe
  • * removed all debris
  • * repaired all concrete damage

I'm pleased with all aspects of their work as well as their professionalism and would not hesitate to hire them for future work.



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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Oswego, 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.

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