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K&K Excavating LLC
5.0(
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

K&K 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.

Pond expansion
rip rap on banks
final grade on dam
completed rock pad
backfill and driveway

+13

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Thumb Lawncare N' Landscape, LLC
4.4(
211
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We've been very pleased with them and I would give them an 'A' overall. We've been using them since October of last year and they are a local company. They were last here 2 weeks ago and we spent $50 for them to mow our lawn and do some weeding. 9 or 10 months of the year they are here every week. They're reliable, competent, responsive and on time."
lawn care
landscapers
lawn mowing service
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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E&L Landscaping, LLC.
5.0(
6
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

When you’re ready to take the landscape of your home or business to the next level, contact E & L Landscaping. Our skills, professionalism, and range of lawn services allow us to complete any job you have. From building hardscape additions to weed removal, our team will help you get the gorgeous landscape you need. Call today for more information.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alliance Contracting Solutions
4.4(
38
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! Everyone was wonderful and very professional. Quality of work is excellent. My basement turned out better than I imagined it would. I would definitely recommend John and his guys to everyone."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
RCD Rives Contracting Design
4.1(
59
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were presented with a detailed proposal on what work would be done and the cost.  Once we accepted the proposal is was a little while before the work was started, but that had been discussed and expected.  Wade and his crew did a wonderful job.  The new retaining wall and stamped concrete patio are beautiful.  They also built a small deck which turned out great.  The only problem was that the work was started late fall of 2014 and due to the unpredictable weather the patio needed to be re-cleaned and resealed again early this spring. 
Although it was not in the plans, Wade told us that if we needed help with planting he would take care of it.  As promised, they came out and planted a few bushes for us around the patio, which didn't take his crew long, but was very helpful to us.  We really didn't know what we wanted to do with the space, so had not initially contracted for any landscaping to be done.  Wade worked with us closely on every aspect of the job from moving a small fountain for me to installing the lighting around the patio.  The new fire pit is perfectly placed, exactly what we wanted.
Wade was always available, we didn't play phone tag as he answered his phone whenever I called.  If he wasn't on site every day he would come by to make sure the work had been done.  He and his crew cleaned up each day and he continually kept us informed about what was going on.  The only problems we encountered were caused by the weather. not cooperating. 
I would definitely contract with RCD Rives Cotracting Design again and highly recommend them.
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Waterloo, IL

Most shed foundations benefit from a gravel layer four to six inches deep after proper compaction. The exact depth may vary depending on your specific soil conditions, climate, and shed weight. In areas with poor drainage or for heavier structures, contractors might recommend slightly deeper installations. Building the pad in multiple compacted layers rather than a single thick pour helps achieve optimal stability and load distribution.

Gravel pads cost significantly less than concrete foundations. While gravel materials run about $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot, concrete slabs average $6 per square foot. For a standard shed base, this price difference translates to substantial savings. Beyond the initial cost advantage, gravel pads also offer easier installation, simpler modifications if needed, and don't require specialized concrete finishing skills.

For a standard 10-by-12 shed pad, you'll need enough gravel to cover 120 square feet at the recommended depth. At rates of $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot, expect to spend $150 to $216 on gravel materials alone. Remember to factor in extending the pad beyond the shed's dimensions by one to two feet on each side for better drainage and stability, which increases the actual area needed.

The ideal gravel for shed foundations combines stability with proper drainage capabilities. Crusher run ($0.40 per square foot) makes an excellent base layer because it contains various particle sizes that lock together when compacted. For top layers, angular gravel provides better drainage while maintaining stability. Avoid perfectly round decorative stones as they don't compact effectively and may shift under weight, compromising your shed's stability over time.

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