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Sixto and Sons Pavers Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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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.

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Jensen Land Services
5.0(
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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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
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Dupage Carpenters, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional work with quality. Took care of approvals. Cost effective and timely manner. He did another project for replacing chimney wood replacement and brought required machinery to perform the job. I will recommend to all for carpenters needs."
Gooseland Tree and Excavating
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Supreme Drywall and Painting, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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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
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Lincoln Sewer & Drainage
4.8(
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

"Whenever there was a heavy rain, flood water would come through the cracks in the "cove" where the basement wall meets the floor near the basement door leading to the exterior stair walkout. Lincoln correctly diagnosed the problem as a broken p-trap. Douglas came with one other person on time, efficiently broke through the cement landing and put in a new clay piece with a 2 foot extension. He showed me the old clay rain drain that they had removed, and it was collapsed and completely plugged up rocky clay, so it was no longer draining out to the catch basin. The house is 100 years old, and the pipe was no doubt original. They smoothly re-laid the cement at a pitch so that the water flowed toward the drain, and cleaned up afterward. No muss, no fuss; they were done in no time. They even rodded out to the street at no extra charge. The problem was fixed, and there has been no more basement flooding near the basement door! Yeah!
Lincoln had been recommended to me by a neighbor. I got quotes from three sewer contractors, and Lincoln's was actually the lowest. One of the companies I spoke to was not even interested in investigating the rain drain, but only wanted to sell me an interior drain system with a sump pump for $6,000. Problem was that the interior drains are no longer allowed in Oak Park. Well, we are happy that we got the problem fixed by honest, competent people. It was a pleasure doing business with them and I would recommend their sewer service in a heartbeat.
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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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