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Avatar for Sixto and Sons Pavers Landscaping
Sixto and Sons Pavers Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Sugar Grove, 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.

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Jensen Land Services
5.0(
8
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Serving Sugar Grove, 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(
4
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Serving Sugar Grove, 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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Lincoln Sewer & Drainage
4.8(
640
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Serving Sugar Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

"We have a 60 year old house.  Water backed up through a basement drain and when our plumber tried to rod it out he couldn't and determined we had a sewer line break.
Company #1 (a well known Skokie firm) said the break was inside the house under the concrete floor and quoted $5,000 to fix.
Company #2 said break was outside house and quoted $4,600, using machinery that would require removing a fence and bushes to get to the spot.
Company #3 came out, said he forgot his camera, would reschedule, and we never heard from him again.
Company #4, Lincoln Sewer, sent out Robert, who also said the problem was outside the house right next to the foundation wall.  He said they could dig by hand (about 10 feet down!) and avoid the machinery problems.  Quoted $3,400.  We asked him to come within 3 days because we were going on a months' vacation and didn't want to worry about the problem.  He did.  Two guys worked their butts off digging for a day and a half, with Robert stopping by periodically.  The break was exactly where they determined it would be, and although it was a very difficult area to work in they managed to complete the repair without a problem.  The workers were nice guys and didn't mind explaining what was going on when we asked.  Same with Robert.  He really seemed knowledgeable on what needed to be done and how to do it.
We are so thankful we didn't rely on Company #1, who would have torn up the concrete floor in our basement and still not have been able to fix the problem.  We are also thankful we don't have to replace the fence and bushes that Company #2 would have required (plus the $1,200 more they wanted for the work).  Company #3 was a dufus.
We would highly recommend Lincoln Sewer based on our experience,  and of course would call them first if we ever have another problem.
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
256
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Serving Sugar Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian and his crew returned to my building on a warranty followup- their previous work done wonders for my flooding problems, but my foundation walls are apparently made of swiss cheese and there was one small seepage problem remaining which only shows up during a "100 year rain event".  Brian indicated that they go for 100%, not 99% and scheduled time to come back out to my building to address the issue under the warranty (a.k.a. free of charge) from the original work.  They came back out, dug up the foundation again, and found a crack hidden behind an old hasty concrete patching job that had been tarred over, which was determined to be causing the remaining seepage.  They repaired the crack and were done with the whole task in only hours.  I am a repeat customer, and can't say enough good things about Crawlspace and Basement Waterproofing solutions, they are friendly, helpful, and most of all, stand behind their work!
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Midwest Spray Coatings A Perfect Crawlspace
4.7(
193
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Serving Sugar Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"So far they did mold clean up and draining system  in crawlspace. No problems. Will review remaining work once finished.  Good company to work with. Stuck with schedule and finished the work on time.

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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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Reliable Basement Services LLC
4.7(
208
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Serving Sugar Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Every time we had a big rain, our basement window wells on one side of the house would fill up and huge amounts of water would cascade into the basement through the window framing and window seals.  
I had several landscaping contractors as well as basement/foundation contractors out to help us resolve our flooding basement. Everyone came up with either extremely complicated solutions that would require a significant amount of excavation or solutions that were so simple it was obvious that they didn't understand the scope of the problem.
After about two months of having different people come out and evaluate the problem, I stumbled upon Reliable Basement through Angie's List.  Their estimator, Steve Teuchen, took a quick look and immediately proposed what turned out to be the simplest (though labor intensive) and best solution.
Everything went very well.  Scheduling was tricky because there were some issues with getting permit approval through the Village of Hinsdale, but Steve took care of cutting through all of that red tape. He remained in consistent contact with me to let me know the status of the permit and whenever they had to jockey my project around on their schedule to accommodate the delays that were due to the Village permit process. Once the project started, the crew was great.  This was a big project with a lot of heavy-duty digging crossing into the path of several utility lines in very cold weather. They were very professional and good about communication with me throughout the project.  They cleaned up every day and once they completed the interior work for the new window well drainage piping, that area of our basement was actually cleaner than it was when they first entered.
Best of all, after a snowy Winter and several pretty heavy rains so far this Spring, the basement is dry, so it all seems to be working properly.  I would highly recommend Reliable Basement!
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Sugar Grove, 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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