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Takota Outdoor Transformations LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are an owner-operated landscaping company established in 2019, backed by over 35 years of hands-on experience. We specialize in mulching, planting, cleanups, paver patios, retaining walls, water features, and low-voltage outdoor lighting.\n\nOur direct, owner-led approach ensures every project is completed with precision, care, and attention to detail. When you hire Takota, you're working directly with the people who care most about the outcome.

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Patios
Patios
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Patios

+26

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NRE Land Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did a great job leveling off my gravel driveway by adding new gravel also installed a gravel area behind house leveled off and looks great . Customer service was excellent always kept me informed as to what was going on and did the job in a timely manner. I have more projects to do and will definitely call them back to do them"
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Stump removal
Garage demolition
New rock driveway
Pasture mowing

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
NRE Land Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent communication and project was completed in a timely manner. Love how my pastures look now that they have been mowed, grading around the creek, new culvert installed, and trees trimmed. Much safer creek for my horses with the grading work completed and they can actually use the trees for coverage. Highly recommend."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Scott's Landscapes and Lawn Care
4.0(
30
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Scott to do some mowing and weed eating at my house. I also mentioned to him that I needed my gutters cleaned as well. I was not sure if his company did this but they offered to go rent a ladder and have it done the next day. I was very impressed with how my lawn looked! He also cleaned up the mess that was left over from the weed eating and gutters! I was extremely happy with my services and will be getting a hold of him for future projects. 09/16/2019 Update: I had orignially hired scotty to do a fence rebuild after somebody had backed into it at our business. He was quick with his quote, and had the job done within 1 week We decided to have him back to fill some of our holes in our parking lot. We wanted to be a little cheaper on the filling, so we asked Scotty for his opinion and have been happy ever since. He has a great vision for what each project will look like. After having multiple issues with our last snow removal contract we contracted Scott to come and take over. We have not had any issues with that either. He always has the snow removed by the time our business opens. Have not had any issues with him yet."
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Lineo stone grill enclosure
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Lineo stone grill enclosure
Lineo stone grill enclosure

+84

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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