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BGRS General Contractors
4.8(
38
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Andrew General Contractors is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Response time40 mins
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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TITON SERVICES OF ELGIN LLC
5.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jerry and Brian have done my snow removal for several years now. They are always on top of everything. They arrive early, clear all snow and disturb no grass or plantings. Just perfectly clean parking and driving areas. Great people to work with!"
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning

+5

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Dupage Carpenters, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving South Elgin, 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!

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Daybreaker, Inc.
4.2(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

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Sidewalk 1
Sidewalk 2
Rear sidewalk/patio

+54

Response time4 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Vazquez Landscaping & Tree Services, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Vazquez Landscaping & Tree Services Inc is your number one tree care expert in Elgin! Our passion and experience shine through on every job, big or small. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and building long-lasting business relationships with our clients. Call today for a free estimate!

Response time6 hrs
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RYAN EXCAVATING LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving South Elgin, 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.

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We removed the wood paneling in the basement shortly after moving in.  That's when we noticed 13 cracks in the foundation.  None of them structural issues.  They came in and repaired all of them in one day.  A couple of them were difficult to get to due to stairs and piping, but they did a great job on all of them.
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+13

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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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 South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The inspector arrived pretty much on time. He spent about 30 minutes or so in the crawlspace looking around.
Upon the completion of his inspection, he made recommendations and showed me pictures of what he found. He provided a  weather station that indicates internal and external temperatures. I did not know I had moisture in my home particularly in the crawlspace.
In addition, his office sent me a written list of the recommendations.  I would like to use their service to have my crawlspace
sealed in the very near future.


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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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FAQs for excavation projects in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, IL homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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