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Keeney Construction Excavation

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Keeney Construction Excavation

4.91(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Martin did a great job clearing an area for where my monument was built and laying weed barrier and gravel. I am based in California so I was not able to meet up with him in person but I sent over some photos of what we needed and we messaged back and forth to confirm all the details of the work. The job was done with amazing speed and quality. I will be using him again if I have more work in the area and definitely suggest him to anyone looking to get landscaping/excavation work done."

Hayley G on July 2025

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Martin did a great job clearing an area for where my monument was built and laying weed barrier and gravel. I am based in California so I was not able to meet up with him in person but I sent over some photos of what we needed and we messaged back and forth to confirm all the details of the work. The job was done with amazing speed and quality. I will be using him again if I have more work in the area and definitely suggest him to anyone looking to get landscaping/excavation work done."

Hayley G on July 2025



Hamby Excav8ting

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Hamby Excav8ting

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We offer land clearing, demolition, water/sewer line repair, rock and dirt hauling, dig basements, ponds, rough and finish grading and more. We do quality work at a affordable price.

We offer land clearing, demolition, water/sewer line repair, rock and dirt hauling, dig basements, ponds, rough and finish grading and more. We do quality work at a affordable price.


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Frey Brothers Land Management

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Frey Brothers Land Management

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Frey Brothers Land Management is your premier choice for exceptional landscaping services, dedicated to enhancing the beauty, functionality, and sustainability of outdoor spaces. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we specialize in providing comprehensive landscape design, installation, and maintenance solutions that exceed our clients' expectations. At Frey Brothers Land Management, we believe that every landscape should tell a story and reflect the unique personality of its owners. Our team of experienced designers works closely with each client to create custom landscape designs that harmonize with the natural environment, enhance curb appeal, and create inviting outdoor living spaces. From lush gardens and vibrant plantings to elegant hardscape features and sustainable elements, we bring creativity and vision to every project, ensuring that your landscape is a true reflection of your style and preferences. Call or click for an estimate today! Efficient solutions to maintaining your outdoors

"The Frey Brothers were excellent. Showed up early, great attitude on a cold day, worked hard, and had energy for more. Hard to find all this at once now days. Will be calling these guys back for more work for sure."

Jay O on March 2024

Frey Brothers Land Management is your premier choice for exceptional landscaping services, dedicated to enhancing the beauty, functionality, and sustainability of outdoor spaces. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we specialize in providing comprehensive landscape design, installation, and maintenance solutions that exceed our clients' expectations. At Frey Brothers Land Management, we believe that every landscape should tell a story and reflect the unique personality of its owners. Our team of experienced designers works closely with each client to create custom landscape designs that harmonize with the natural environment, enhance curb appeal, and create inviting outdoor living spaces. From lush gardens and vibrant plantings to elegant hardscape features and sustainable elements, we bring creativity and vision to every project, ensuring that your landscape is a true reflection of your style and preferences. Call or click for an estimate today! Efficient solutions to maintaining your outdoors

"The Frey Brothers were excellent. Showed up early, great attitude on a cold day, worked hard, and had energy for more. Hard to find all this at once now days. Will be calling these guys back for more work for sure."

Jay O on March 2024



Skidsteer Hauling & Outdoor Service

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Skidsteer Hauling & Outdoor Service

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8 years of experience

At Skidsteer Hauling & Outdoor Service we are more than just a service provider; we're your trusted partner for a wide range of outdoor solutions. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on serving Madison County and Macoupin County, we've been a part of our local community for years. Our dedicated team brings a wealth of experience, professionalism, and a passion for what we do. Whether it's concrete, excavation, septic tank services, retaining walls, trucking, or water and sewer solutions, we take pride in our work, ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standards.

At Skidsteer Hauling & Outdoor Service we are more than just a service provider; we're your trusted partner for a wide range of outdoor solutions. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on serving Madison County and Macoupin County, we've been a part of our local community for years. Our dedicated team brings a wealth of experience, professionalism, and a passion for what we do. Whether it's concrete, excavation, septic tank services, retaining walls, trucking, or water and sewer solutions, we take pride in our work, ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standards.



Southern Illinois brush control

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Southern Illinois brush control

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We are a small family run business based out of the Edwardsville, IL area. We offer forestry and land clearing, brush removal, trash removal, Clearing along fence lines and creeks.

We are a small family run business based out of the Edwardsville, IL area. We offer forestry and land clearing, brush removal, trash removal, Clearing along fence lines and creeks.


Aspen Lawn Services

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Aspen Lawn Services

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7 years of experience

A Top-Tier Landscaping Service Since 2018, Aspen Lawn Services has built a reputation off reliability and supreme quality. Previously operating as Labrador Lawns, we have built our name in the industry in the state of Illinois and now we are the go-to Landscaping Service for the Greater St. Louis area. We are a team of experienced professionals, here to assist with your residential or commercial needs.

A Top-Tier Landscaping Service Since 2018, Aspen Lawn Services has built a reputation off reliability and supreme quality. Previously operating as Labrador Lawns, we have built our name in the industry in the state of Illinois and now we are the go-to Landscaping Service for the Greater St. Louis area. We are a team of experienced professionals, here to assist with your residential or commercial needs.


Barley Excavating LLC

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Barley Excavating LLC

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

Here at Barley Excavating LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 35 years of experience we are experts in the sewer line replacement, water line replacement and general excavation trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. All jobs are completed with compliancy to OSHA safety standards. Most jobs will be completed within 24 hours of initial contact.

"Matk called soon after my Angie's list request for a pro, and I knew as soon as I spoke with him he was reliable. His was the 3rd quote I received for the job. He came out the next evening when I was home from work and explained what needed to be done and why. He took care of all permits and utility locates. The job was done in one day - I wasn't home but the problem was exactly as he had suspected and Mark fixed it, describing the details to my husband exactly as he had to me during our consult. If you have a tree root problem in your sewer line, Barley Excavating LLC will fix it at a reasonable cost."

Julie M on October 2020

Here at Barley Excavating LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 35 years of experience we are experts in the sewer line replacement, water line replacement and general excavation trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. All jobs are completed with compliancy to OSHA safety standards. Most jobs will be completed within 24 hours of initial contact.

"Matk called soon after my Angie's list request for a pro, and I knew as soon as I spoke with him he was reliable. His was the 3rd quote I received for the job. He came out the next evening when I was home from work and explained what needed to be done and why. He took care of all permits and utility locates. The job was done in one day - I wasn't home but the problem was exactly as he had suspected and Mark fixed it, describing the details to my husband exactly as he had to me during our consult. If you have a tree root problem in your sewer line, Barley Excavating LLC will fix it at a reasonable cost."

Julie M on October 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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