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S&N Construction
3.8(
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Serving Atkinson, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"The customer service with them is really great and i have sued them for several years. They complete the work you wanted how you wanted. They put you first and make sure the project is how you want it."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NRE Land Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Atkinson, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"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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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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NRE Land Solutions, LLC
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Serving Atkinson, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

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"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
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Scott's Landscapes and Lawn Care
4.0(
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Serving Atkinson, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"I have hired him twice now to repair existing black walls and also to put in new wall. Both times I was extremely impressed with his work and he cleaned the place up like he had never been there. Would recommend to anyone."
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+84

Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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