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LT Excavating
4.5(
8
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Serving Lake-Fork, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Great job! Prompt .Was very physical job and they they did it with smile. very courteous young men ,extremely hard workers professional. Would highly recommend LT Excavating"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Dean Excavating
5.0(
1
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Serving Lake-Fork, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sprocket Excavating, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Lake-Fork, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I cannot say enough good things about this company, about Chris the owner, about the respect for the client that he has, the performance of the job, sincere dedication to every detail including all clean up..we appreciate ALL the HONEST communication AND Transparency during the whole process before, during and after. He the best man for this huge job. $7000 was alot of money- he understood BUT WE COULDN'T HAVE CHOSE ANYONE BETTER! THERE IS NO COMPANY (IN OUR OPINION) THAT WE FOUND FOR SEWER REPAIR TO BE MORE PROFESSIONAL, HIGHLY SKILLED SKILLED, HARD WORKING, VERY HONEST, EXTREMELY DEPENDABLE AND DEFINITELY MORE TRUSTWORTHY THAN HIS COMPETITORS. WE đź’Ż WOULD RECOMMEND HIM- SPROCKET EXCAVATING TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR THE BEST. HE WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY. 5 STAR ALL THE WAY. BESIDES, HE IS VERY KIND AND CONSIDERATE TO HIS CUSTOMERS - even those who ask a lot of questions about the entire process. Thank YOU CHRIS FOR BEING PATIENT AND FOR EVERYTHING ELSE TOO!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kaufman Earthmoving
5.0(
5
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Serving Lake-Fork, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Kaufman was very responsive in his communication and completion of the project. He is a professional and we highly would recommend him! He went above and beyond and is very dependable. I asked him to do a project for my parents and I felt I could trust that he would take good care of them and he did. They were very grateful."
Kaufman Water-Way
Pushing trees
Pushing trees
Pushing trees
Kaufman Water-Way

+4

Response time2 days
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Range Audio/Visual LLC - Home Facebook
5.0(
4
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Serving Lake-Fork, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Doug was very professional and pleasant too. He arrived on time, mounted our TV and cleaned up afterwards. I had a number of questions and he proved to be very knowledgeable. We talked whilst he worked and I was impressed by how honest and ethical he was.I will hire him again if I need his services. The charges were reasonable too. Thank you Doug!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Hunters Scapes
5.0(
2
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Serving Lake-Fork, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Extremely helpful and easy to work with, Hunter listened to all of my wishes and did exactly what I wanted done. He pulled weeds, did some remulching, and overall brought life back to my yard! I will hire him again in the future for upkeep. 10/10 recommend — Hunter seems very genuine and although young, very intelligent and wise."
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+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Lake-Fork, IL

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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