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Wilkens TASC LLC
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Serving Shirland, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

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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
Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Shirland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the Kent area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!\n

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Ace Handyman Services Chicagoland
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Serving Shirland, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

"Ace handyman is a great company. We needed our outdoor stairs repaired. Some of the threads were coming loose and the railing needed to be reinforced. Roger came out and fixed the stairs in a couple of hours. We will hire ace handyman in the future."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Man with small mighty tractor
5.0(
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Serving Shirland, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

29 year army veteran with a small tractor that can do trenching, minor excavation, lawn fertilizer/minor grading and new or old garden tilling. Great prices and punctual.

Old clay removed
Grading completed
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815 Dirt
5.0(
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Serving Shirland, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to 815 Dirt! We're proud to be a leading provider of excavation services. I'm Mark Canfield, an experienced professional who grew up in the business. My dad, who was a self-employed carpenter, taught me the ins and outs of digging basements and grading work for buildings. As a lifelong farmer and former union operator, I have a deep understanding of the excavation industry. After working with non-union contractors for several years, 815 Dirt was born.

Driveway Regrading
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Driveway regrading
Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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General Pro Landscaping, LLC
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Serving Shirland, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Large landscaping garden. They also put in a gravel driveway around my garage. Added two driveway extensions for my extra vehicles. Then added a long extension to park my Semi on to stay out of the street. Also put down a large excellent base for my new Lawn Shed. Plus, a large rock base around a tree on a hill so I no longer have to mow it and now the growth doesnâ t block my view when pulling out on to a four lane highway. Removed a couple of large and annoying tree stumps. . Everything was fairly priced and done in a timely fashion. They will always be my FIRST CALL!!!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Shirland, 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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