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Dean Excavating

19031 Prairie Chapel Rd
5.00(
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Dean Excavating

19031 Prairie Chapel Rd
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Dean Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022

Dean Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022

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Kaufman Earthmoving LLC

11448 Cemetery Rd
5.00(
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Kaufman Earthmoving LLC

11448 Cemetery Rd
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
23 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Kaufman Earthmoving was established in 1988. Though out the year Kaufman Earthmoving serves the Macon, Piatt, Dewitt County and more. Here at Kaufman Earthmoving we have tackled some of the biggest jobs in soil and water conservation district all the way down to site prep, and land clearing. Armado is no job too big no job too small. We are always here for the customers 24/7

"Contractor needed to dig post holes for fencing project with many on a incline and a few along backside of garage with limited access. Kyle arrived with a mini excavator with a post hole digger/auger attachment on the date/time we agreed to. A real pleasure to work with as holes were dug on a very hot Sat. afternoon. He showed up, was very professional and flawlessly completed the job. Would definitely recommend and hire this contractor again. "

Chuck R on July 2025

Kaufman Earthmoving was established in 1988. Though out the year Kaufman Earthmoving serves the Macon, Piatt, Dewitt County and more. Here at Kaufman Earthmoving we have tackled some of the biggest jobs in soil and water conservation district all the way down to site prep, and land clearing. Armado is no job too big no job too small. We are always here for the customers 24/7

"Contractor needed to dig post holes for fencing project with many on a incline and a few along backside of garage with limited access. Kyle arrived with a mini excavator with a post hole digger/auger attachment on the date/time we agreed to. A real pleasure to work with as holes were dug on a very hot Sat. afternoon. He showed up, was very professional and flawlessly completed the job. Would definitely recommend and hire this contractor again. "

Chuck R on July 2025

Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

1148 1450th Avenue
5.00(
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Approved Pro

Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

1148 1450th Avenue
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and sewer services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good work"

Jerry P on January 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and sewer services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good work"

Jerry P on January 2023

Leonards Landscaping

4145 N Cowgill Ave
5.00(
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Leonards Landscaping

4145 N Cowgill Ave
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Bobcat, back hoe, trucking excavating & landscaping work. 1 other employee. May hire sub contractors. Charges by the job. May add travel/trip charges for long distance jobs.

Bobcat, back hoe, trucking excavating & landscaping work. 1 other employee. May hire sub contractors. Charges by the job. May add travel/trip charges for long distance jobs.

Laesch Electric Inc

4.88(
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Laesch Electric Inc

4.88(
8
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional Email - laeschelectric@aol.com.

Additional Email - laeschelectric@aol.com.

Native Land Management Inc.

903 N Prairie St
No reviews

Native Land Management Inc.

903 N Prairie St
No reviews

Professional Arborist and Forester. Restoration Ecologist by Schooling. Our specialties are sustainable land management and professional arborist services.

Professional Arborist and Forester. Restoration Ecologist by Schooling. Our specialties are sustainable land management and professional arborist services.

Arteman's Construction

401 S Walnut
4.45(
22
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Arteman's Construction

401 S Walnut
4.45(
22
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Customers say: Quality work
19 years of experience

Arteman's Construction offers FREE estimates no matter what the job is! Our goal iands to make each and every customer happy. We take pride in the quality of workmanship, our honesty and clean, quality service. Our company is a pround member of the Better Business Bureau & backed by the superpages guarantee. We gladly accept Visa & Master Card. Additional DBA - Arteman's Construction.

Arteman's Construction offers FREE estimates no matter what the job is! Our goal iands to make each and every customer happy. We take pride in the quality of workmanship, our honesty and clean, quality service. Our company is a pround member of the Better Business Bureau & backed by the superpages guarantee. We gladly accept Visa & Master Card. Additional DBA - Arteman's Construction.

B&B Demolition

Indianola
5.00(
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B&B Demolition

Indianola
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We tear down houses, garages, barns, sheds, along with any concrete, brick, and stone foundations. We give free estimates and are willing to do almost any residential projects you throw at us. We are a family owned business that give affordable rates so please feel free to give us a call at anytime. Thank you!

We tear down houses, garages, barns, sheds, along with any concrete, brick, and stone foundations. We give free estimates and are willing to do almost any residential projects you throw at us. We are a family owned business that give affordable rates so please feel free to give us a call at anytime. Thank you!

SCOTT GOODMAN EXCAVATING

612 1400TH ST
5.00(
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SCOTT GOODMAN EXCAVATING

612 1400TH ST
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
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FAQs for excavation major grading or resloping projects in Lincoln, 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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