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K&K Excavating LLC

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K&K Excavating LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

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.

"Great company to work with. Our project was completed on time and below estimate. Austin was great to work with. Our demolition and site preparation were done as expected and as quoted. The equipment was modern and equipped with modern technology all of which ensured efficiency and quality. We will hire them again."

William R on January 2024

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.

"Great company to work with. Our project was completed on time and below estimate. Austin was great to work with. Our demolition and site preparation were done as expected and as quoted. The equipment was modern and equipped with modern technology all of which ensured efficiency and quality. We will hire them again."

William R on January 2024


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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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32 years of experience

We are 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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025

We are 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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025




B&D Land Management

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B&D Land Management

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Forestry and agriculture along with lots of excavation experience. We have lots of experience in our operation and can find a way to get any job done. We only work for quality and to provide the best experience and price we can for customers. We are a veteran owned and operated business who is still trying to find a place in the market for the kind of perfection we want to provide.

Forestry and agriculture along with lots of excavation experience. We have lots of experience in our operation and can find a way to get any job done. We only work for quality and to provide the best experience and price we can for customers. We are a veteran owned and operated business who is still trying to find a place in the market for the kind of perfection we want to provide.


"Super job! Raked, trimmed and cleaned up my mothers entire property. Got everything looking great. We highly recommend."

Dave Z on September 2023

Browns Landscaping & Excavation specializes in demolition services, landscaping/hardscaping, dirt work needs. We are a small family owned business started by Tyler Brown in 2022. Tyler Brown is an owner-operator.

"Super job! Raked, trimmed and cleaned up my mothers entire property. Got everything looking great. We highly recommend."

Dave Z on September 2023


Rich Property Solutions, LLC

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Rich Property Solutions, LLC

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At Rich Property Solutions we specializes in both residential and commercial land needs such as: clearing, erosion control, grading (rough or final), gutter lines, backfill/ debris removal, soil preparation for turf, power raking or tilling, old turf removal, new turf install, brush hogging, hardscape such as retaining walls, rip rap, gravel driveways repair or install, AND MORE.

At Rich Property Solutions we specializes in both residential and commercial land needs such as: clearing, erosion control, grading (rough or final), gutter lines, backfill/ debris removal, soil preparation for turf, power raking or tilling, old turf removal, new turf install, brush hogging, hardscape such as retaining walls, rip rap, gravel driveways repair or install, AND MORE.


Royer Excavating

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Royer Excavating

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Royer Excavating provides professional excavating and hauling services. We are located in Staunton IL. Call us now (618) 635-2575! Mount Olive, IL;Williamson, IL;Livingston, IL;Willsonville, IL;White city, IL

Royer Excavating provides professional excavating and hauling services. We are located in Staunton IL. Call us now (618) 635-2575! Mount Olive, IL;Williamson, IL;Livingston, IL;Willsonville, IL;White city, IL


Stevenson Excavating & Terrys Pumping

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Stevenson Excavating & Terrys Pumping

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49 years of experience

Stevenson Excavating & Terry's Pumping has been in business for thirty five years, and in that time we have served all the septic pump installation needs of the Galesburg, IL area with dedication and expertise. Because we are committed to providing quality work and excellent customer service, we have become the region’s premier septic service company.

Stevenson Excavating & Terry's Pumping has been in business for thirty five years, and in that time we have served all the septic pump installation needs of the Galesburg, IL area with dedication and expertise. Because we are committed to providing quality work and excellent customer service, we have become the region’s premier septic service company.


Debatins Excavatiñg,Demolition and concrete work

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Debatins Excavatiñg,Demolition and concrete work

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22 years of experience

Demolition,conrete work,3 employees, half of money for job up front with a signed contract then the other half when job is complete, we offered 10% seniors discount and financing is available

Demolition,conrete work,3 employees, half of money for job up front with a signed contract then the other half when job is complete, we offered 10% seniors discount and financing is available

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

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