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Avatar for Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.9(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are new homeowners and had a hole in our septic tank made of concrete block, which was sending wastewater into the foundation/basement of the home. It was my first time using Angie's List, and I would recommend Illinois Sewer and Drain to anyone. Joe and his team of experts solved our issue immediately at an affordable price. They even went above and beyond to install a sump pump in our basement to help with the rain water. Quality work!!"
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by65%of homeowners
ELITE AND ELEVATED CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.3(
12
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"November 13 2025 I hired Elite & Elevated Construction & Excavation to complete excavation, footings, and foundation work for a large project I was working on. I invested about $55,000 in the project, and I couldn?t be happier with the results. The job was completed perfectly and on time, even though the weather conditions were terrible. We had snow, rain, and freezing temperatures, but nothing stopped Mario and his crew. They showed up every day, worked efficiently, and stayed committed to getting the job done right and fast. I truly appreciate their dedication because I needed the work completed quickly, and despite the weather challenges, they delivered exactly what they promised. Professional, reliable, and hardworking team. I would definitely recommend Elite & Elevated Construction & Excavation, and I will absolutely hire them again to install my concrete driveway in the future"
Recommended by10%of homeowners
Gooseland Tree and Excavating
3.5(
2
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Serving 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.

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Buildmax
3.3(
3
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you! \n

Response time1 day
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Lincoln Sewer & Drainage
4.8(
640
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

"Lincoln was A on everything. The only thing is you have to pay in cash for everything, he is an old guy, and don't take checks or charge. He did an tremendous job fixing busted pipes, had lines busted, he gave me an fantastic price, fixed the concrete, and everything. The only thing that I don't like is that they don't take charges, but I was fine with it."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Pryor Construction Inc
4.7(
79
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"As homeowners for more than 30 years who have personally managed major and minor renovations as well as small improvement projects and must-do-fast repairs, we have come to appreciate the importance of the integrity of the contractor as well as the quality of the work. We had the good fortune of hearing about Pete Pryor and Pryor Construction in 2004 when we were interviewing contractors for our whole basement remodeling project and he and his team have become our trusted resource for anything we want to have done on our home. We have used the major construction team, the handyman service and other niche service contractors at Pete's recommendation and we have found the work consistently top rate, performed up to our expectations and responsive to any questions that we have along the way. Communication is always so important with home renovation and repair and we continually appreciate the responsiveness and attentiveness that Pete and his team has shown throughout our projects when a question arises and his willingness to problemsolve to find solutions that work. 
The workers that Pryor Construction has brought into our home and to our property have been top-rate craftsmen, resourceful and and we have found Pryor Construction's prices to be competitive, reasonable and fair.
We've experienced the full range of contractors and craftsmen since we began making improvements to our home many years ago -- the good, the bad and the despicably ugly. We place Pete Pryor and Pryor Construction at the very top of our list -- we consider him to be a valued resource,  a quality home improvement partner and a man of his word. 

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+20

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
256
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am not sure that I go what I wanted. My basement floor is unfinished, and it has a crack in it, so I assumed they  would repair it like the way they repair a crack in a wall, and they didn't. They poured in a crack filler, which runs about 13 Dollars at Home Depot. I don't think it was worth 149 Dollars for a crack filler, and he was here less than 20 minutes. The crack has been filled, but it wasn't what I wanted, and before he did that, he said he would look at the basement and there were 3 cracks but he offered to repair the one on the floor. He could have chosen to repair the crack in the wall for 149 Dollars."
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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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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was prompt and professional. made a complete inspection. explained everything in detail. estimate was completed in appropriate time frame. Price came in a little above my expectations. I did not have the work done because I have several major projects going on for my house. This gave me the information to prioritize and plan my work. Will possibly use him if and when i do this part of renovation."
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 major grading or resloping projects in Chicago, IL

You can excavate in winter, but frozen soil slows down the process and increases labor costs. Many grading companies offer discounted rates during their off-season, so ask for a winter quote and weigh the savings against a longer timeline. A brief conversation with a local professional will help determine whether cold-weather excavation is suitable for your site.

Foundation digs can be completed in as little as three days or take up to three weeks. Soil density, access, weather, and hidden obstacles all play a role, so every timeline is a bit different. Have your contractor walk the site and flag any potential issues early—clear expectations help keep both the schedule and budget on track.

You must always call 811 before excavating. Dial 811 a few days in advance so that utility crews can mark underground lines and ensure the area is safe for digging. Hitting a buried cable or gas pipe can be both dangerous and expensive, and many municipalities will not issue permits unless the site is flagged correctly.

To remove soil during an excavation project, your crew will load the spoil into dump trucks with a backhoe or excavator, haul it to a disposal site, and return for the next load. Efficient hauling keeps the work zone clear and the project moving. Depending on the site and volume of osil, multiple trucks may rotate to maintain a steady flow.

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