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Wilkens TASC LLC

705 Douglas Ave
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Wilkens TASC LLC

705 Douglas Ave
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

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 the start to the 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

"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."

Caleb B on July 2022

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 the start to the 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

"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."

Caleb B on July 2022


WATSON & SON EXCAVATING

15718 CAPRON RD
4.50(
2
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WATSON & SON EXCAVATING

15718 CAPRON RD
4.50(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Offering commercial and residential excavating and septic services in Capron IL and all surrounding areas. Excavating, Excavating Contractor, Excavating Company, Septic System Service, Septic Repair Excavation Company Hydro Excavation Land Clearing Pot Holing Excavation Septic Contractors Septic System Service Vacuum Excavation Residential Excavation Commercial Excavation Septic

Offering commercial and residential excavating and septic services in Capron IL and all surrounding areas. Excavating, Excavating Contractor, Excavating Company, Septic System Service, Septic Repair Excavation Company Hydro Excavation Land Clearing Pot Holing Excavation Septic Contractors Septic System Service Vacuum Excavation Residential Excavation Commercial Excavation Septic


O'Rorke Construction

104 Maple Ct
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O'Rorke Construction

104 Maple Ct
No reviews yet
38 years of experience

We can general any project you have. O'Rorke Construction has built a solid relationship with reputable sub-contractors in all fields we do not perform personally. We accept major all major credit cards.

We can general any project you have. O'Rorke Construction has built a solid relationship with reputable sub-contractors in all fields we do not perform personally. We accept major all major credit cards.


J J PARIS, Inc

802 7TH ST
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J J PARIS, Inc

802 7TH ST
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56 years of experience

JJ Paris, Inc. has been doing business in Rockford and surrounding areas since 1969. Our employees have over 120 years combined experience. We take pride in all we do.

JJ Paris, Inc. has been doing business in Rockford and surrounding areas since 1969. Our employees have over 120 years combined experience. We take pride in all we do.


Turek Construction Company, Inc.

9513 Henninger Dr
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Turek Construction Company, Inc.

9513 Henninger Dr
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36 years of experience

Turek Construction Company, Inc. is family-owned and operated in Belvidere, Illinois. We offer a wide selection of services for residential as well as commercial/corporate owned properties. Our company is professionally licensed and insured.

Turek Construction Company, Inc. is family-owned and operated in Belvidere, Illinois. We offer a wide selection of services for residential as well as commercial/corporate owned properties. Our company is professionally licensed and insured.


VJF Contracting

Based In
5.00(
2
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VJF Contracting

Based In
5.00(
2
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

VJF Contracting is your one stop shop for all of your electrical projects! Offering services like: house rewiring, electrical panels, underground wiring, whole house generators, lighting, and Much more! VJF Contracting is a residential and commercial company! No job to big or small!

"It went very well."

Kenneth K on March 2023

VJF Contracting is your one stop shop for all of your electrical projects! Offering services like: house rewiring, electrical panels, underground wiring, whole house generators, lighting, and Much more! VJF Contracting is a residential and commercial company! No job to big or small!

"It went very well."

Kenneth K on March 2023


Creative Concrete & Landscape

2701 Starkweather Rd
5.00(
3
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Creative Concrete & Landscape

2701 Starkweather Rd
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Creative Concrete & Landscape is a full service concrete & Landscape company. We offer a full range of concrete & landscape services.

"Very happy with my patio and side walk. No mess left behind. Everything looks great. Will have them do my driveway next."

Michael H on February 2024

Creative Concrete & Landscape is a full service concrete & Landscape company. We offer a full range of concrete & landscape services.

"Very happy with my patio and side walk. No mess left behind. Everything looks great. Will have them do my driveway next."

Michael H on February 2024


Dee L Deckard Trucking and Excavating Inc

6450 N Rockton Ave
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Dee L Deckard Trucking and Excavating Inc

6450 N Rockton Ave
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Free onsite estimate

Dee L Deckard Trucking and Excavating has been serving the Rockford and surrounding areas since 1952. We are complete professionals when it comes to making our customers happy. We specialize in farm ponds but we also do other types of farm clean up and land clearing. We want to make your vision in to a reality. Services we do- -Farm Ponds -Concrete Removal -Farm Clean-up -Land Clearing -Topsoil and Aggregate Hauling -Dumptruck Rental -Bobcat Work -Snow Plowing Call Us Today!

Dee L Deckard Trucking and Excavating has been serving the Rockford and surrounding areas since 1952. We are complete professionals when it comes to making our customers happy. We specialize in farm ponds but we also do other types of farm clean up and land clearing. We want to make your vision in to a reality. Services we do- -Farm Ponds -Concrete Removal -Farm Clean-up -Land Clearing -Topsoil and Aggregate Hauling -Dumptruck Rental -Bobcat Work -Snow Plowing Call Us Today!


Kaboom Rigging

30182 North Dee Bee Road
4.50(
6
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Kaboom Rigging

30182 North Dee Bee Road
4.50(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023


Rucker Fencing

1111 Taylor St
No reviews yet

Rucker Fencing

1111 Taylor St
No reviews yet
12 years of experience

Family owned small fencing company with 15 yrs experience in all kinds of fence. ( chain link, wood, pvc/vinyl, farm fencing, and much more).

Family owned small fencing company with 15 yrs experience in all kinds of fence. ( chain link, wood, pvc/vinyl, farm fencing, and much more).

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Lee, 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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