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Avatar for Dupage Carpenters, LLC

Dupage Carpenters, LLC

5.00(
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Dupage Carpenters, LLC

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
2005 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated Carpenters contracting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Excellent work, fair pricing, reliable and great communication. Highly satisfied customer here! (Photos are “rejected” due to file size)"

Melissa I on January 2025

We are a locally owned and operated Carpenters contracting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Excellent work, fair pricing, reliable and great communication. Highly satisfied customer here! (Photos are “rejected” due to file size)"

Melissa I on January 2025


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PH Landscaping, LLC

5.00(
3
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PH Landscaping, LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"They did an excellent job repairing my lawn. Quality work and they did a great job cleaning up afterwards. I would definitely hire them again for other work."

John S on August 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"They did an excellent job repairing my lawn. Quality work and they did a great job cleaning up afterwards. I would definitely hire them again for other work."

John S on August 2025


PH Landscaping, LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

PH Landscaping, LLC

5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"They did an excellent job repairing my lawn. Quality work and they did a great job cleaning up afterwards. I would definitely hire them again for other work."

John S on August 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"They did an excellent job repairing my lawn. Quality work and they did a great job cleaning up afterwards. I would definitely hire them again for other work."

John S on August 2025


All American Utility

5.00(
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All American Utility

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2018 years of experience

All American Utility 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

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021

All American Utility 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

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021


Wilkens TASC LLC

5.00(
1
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Wilkens TASC LLC

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2022 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."

Caleb B on July 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."

Caleb B on July 2022


ATP Civil Engineering LLC

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ATP Civil Engineering LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
2015 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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.


John O'Connell Plumbing Inc

4.99(
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John O'Connell Plumbing Inc

4.99(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

John O’ Connell Plumbing Inc. is a family owned full service licensed plumbing company dedicated to providing you with top quality plumbing services. Serving Chicago and the Western Suburbs since 1992. Fully licensed PL17055 bonded and insured. Angies list members receive a $15 off service call

John O’ Connell Plumbing Inc. is a family owned full service licensed plumbing company dedicated to providing you with top quality plumbing services. Serving Chicago and the Western Suburbs since 1992. Fully licensed PL17055 bonded and insured. Angies list members receive a $15 off service call


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Brookside Home Improvement

4.83(
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Brookside Home Improvement

4.83(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

5 Windows for $2150! Super Service Award Winner since 2008! We specialize in replacement Windows, Gutters and Siding. Whether you are looking for vinyl replacement windows, wood replacement windows, vinyl siding, cedar siding, fiber cement siding or LP Smartside, Brookside has the experienced professionals to complete your project. Check out our Reviews!

"This is the second home where Brookside has done window replacement for us and I cannot say enough about Eric and his team! Eric was an excellent communicator as we awaited the COVID influenced delay in the window delivery. His team does excellent work, pays much attention to the details and leaves everything so clean! We already notice the reduced noise and increased warmth in the house!"

Linda H on December 2020

5 Windows for $2150! Super Service Award Winner since 2008! We specialize in replacement Windows, Gutters and Siding. Whether you are looking for vinyl replacement windows, wood replacement windows, vinyl siding, cedar siding, fiber cement siding or LP Smartside, Brookside has the experienced professionals to complete your project. Check out our Reviews!

"This is the second home where Brookside has done window replacement for us and I cannot say enough about Eric and his team! Eric was an excellent communicator as we awaited the COVID influenced delay in the window delivery. His team does excellent work, pays much attention to the details and leaves everything so clean! We already notice the reduced noise and increased warmth in the house!"

Linda H on December 2020


Fettes Love & Sieben Inc

4.80(
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Fettes Love & Sieben Inc

4.80(
589
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Full service plumbing and heating offering both residential and commercial plumbing services. Service work completed on a time(hourly) and material basis per job. Estimates are available for larger projects and fixture replacements. Please call John or Mark in the service department for more information or to schedule an appointment.

"These guys are real quality. They know their business, show up on time, and get the job done in a professional fashion. As with all companies things sometimes go wrong. Great companies like Fettes deal with it and do whatever it takes (within reason) to make the customer happy. This is a great company."

Dennis G on December 2020

Full service plumbing and heating offering both residential and commercial plumbing services. Service work completed on a time(hourly) and material basis per job. Estimates are available for larger projects and fixture replacements. Please call John or Mark in the service department for more information or to schedule an appointment.

"These guys are real quality. They know their business, show up on time, and get the job done in a professional fashion. As with all companies things sometimes go wrong. Great companies like Fettes deal with it and do whatever it takes (within reason) to make the customer happy. This is a great company."

Dennis G on December 2020


Block Plumbing

4.94(
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Block Plumbing

4.94(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Block Plumbing is a full service plumbing company. We do new RPZ testing and repair, new construction, remodeling, additions, service work and commercial buildouts. We also provide great pricing on fixtures when they are purchased in combination with plumbing work. Only having a few employees, we are able to keep our overhead low which means lower prices to you. We will never hire out any portion of our jobs unless needed to, or asked to do so. We are Illinois State licensed, bonded and insured. We do free estimates and all work will be described before we start. All work that we perform is done as if it were our own. We will never cut corners to save a dollar. You will not be disappointed in our price, workmanship or company. Call today for a free estimate!

Block Plumbing is a full service plumbing company. We do new RPZ testing and repair, new construction, remodeling, additions, service work and commercial buildouts. We also provide great pricing on fixtures when they are purchased in combination with plumbing work. Only having a few employees, we are able to keep our overhead low which means lower prices to you. We will never hire out any portion of our jobs unless needed to, or asked to do so. We are Illinois State licensed, bonded and insured. We do free estimates and all work will be described before we start. All work that we perform is done as if it were our own. We will never cut corners to save a dollar. You will not be disappointed in our price, workmanship or company. Call today for a free estimate!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

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.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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