Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Emergency services offered
"Beat the prices of all competing contractors."
Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were fast but thorough"
Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
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Emergency services offered
"Strategic Demolition demolished an existing building and cleaned up the property in a timely and extremely efficient manner. Would definitely recommend this company!!!"
Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Emergency services offered
"I thought they did a great job. Had to have area regraded after new septic install and also had to have driveway doug out and graded to meet the countyâ s requirements for rental license. They did a great job. I felt like pricing was fair as well. Thanks for hard work."
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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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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."
Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Jeff and his team did an outstanding job expanding our patio, adding a seating wall and built a new sidewalk for our backyard. I would highly recommend them.."
+54
Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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Offers commercial services
"JM Demolition helped me demo a 2 bedroom apartment and haul out all garbage in a week."
Serving West Chicago, 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.
Serving West Chicago, 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!
Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Arrived on time, super clean, very careful when in the elevator. Took very little time and was well done."
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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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