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Dean Excavating

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Dean Excavating

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

Dean 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. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022

Dean 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. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022

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Jon Gross Building Arts

4.97(
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Jon Gross Building Arts

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

Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022

Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022

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GULLIFORD SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

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GULLIFORD SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

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

We offer restaurant and residential grease trap cleaning, septic tank cleaning and drain line cleaning, septic inspections and more throughout Central Illinois.

We offer restaurant and residential grease trap cleaning, septic tank cleaning and drain line cleaning, septic inspections and more throughout Central Illinois.

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Popejoy Inc

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Popejoy Inc

4.75(
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Customers say: Super punctual
41 years of experience

People pleasing solutions since 1984. Popejoy Incorporated is the premier dealer of all the latest commercial and residential products including Trane, Weil McLain, Generac, Northstar Products, Delta, and many more.

People pleasing solutions since 1984. Popejoy Incorporated is the premier dealer of all the latest commercial and residential products including Trane, Weil McLain, Generac, Northstar Products, Delta, and many more.

Edwards Heating & Cooling

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Edwards Heating & Cooling

4.71(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Heating, cooling and plumbing, duct cleaning, indoor air quality solution, geothermal, water softeners & water heaters.

"My technician Walter Brown was excellent, I highly recommend him. He was professional and knowledgeable and diagnosed my issue quickly."

Mary B on July 2025

Heating, cooling and plumbing, duct cleaning, indoor air quality solution, geothermal, water softeners & water heaters.

"My technician Walter Brown was excellent, I highly recommend him. He was professional and knowledgeable and diagnosed my issue quickly."

Mary B on July 2025

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services

3.85(
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Customers say: True professional
90 years of experience

Additional phone - (800) 438-7686, (217) 367-9427, (217) 358-8730. Additional DBAs - Roto-Rooter Group Inc, Roto-Rooter.

"After a sewage overflow they tore up the bottom two feet of the walls and the flooring. They also repaired a section of old clay piping in the yard."

Sue L on October 2024

Additional phone - (800) 438-7686, (217) 367-9427, (217) 358-8730. Additional DBAs - Roto-Rooter Group Inc, Roto-Rooter.

"After a sewage overflow they tore up the bottom two feet of the walls and the flooring. They also repaired a section of old clay piping in the yard."

Sue L on October 2024

Mid-State Sewer Services

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Mid-State Sewer Services

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

General hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Afterhours service is available.

"Our basement drains were backing up when we ran the washing machine, and Mid-state came out to clean our drains. They initially forgot about our appointment, but came soon after we called to remind them. They were here about an hour and cleared a large clump of roots from our pipes, resolving the issue. The cost was $175, which I thought was reasonable."

margaret e w on December 2019

General hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Afterhours service is available.

"Our basement drains were backing up when we ran the washing machine, and Mid-state came out to clean our drains. They initially forgot about our appointment, but came soon after we called to remind them. They were here about an hour and cleared a large clump of roots from our pipes, resolving the issue. The cost was $175, which I thought was reasonable."

margaret e w on December 2019

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ReNew Concepts LLC

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ReNew Concepts LLC

4.29(
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Customers say: Terrific value
15 years of experience

Renew Concepts LLC is committed to providing quality home renovations to community members in McLean County and beyond. We strive to meet each customer's needs by listening to their vision and making that vision a reality within their home. We do not merely remodel homes, we renew homes. We use the most up to date concepts and techniques to ensure that any remodel we complete will last for a lifetime. We walk into a house and when our work is done, we walk out of a home. ReNew Concepts, LLC is committed to providing quality service to home owners, prospective home owners, and investors alike. We work within each client’s budget while keeping in mind the vision of the project. Every project is handled with care and professionalism. We respect your home and perform services as if the services were being performed in our own home. If we would accept particular workmanship, we would not expect you to accept it. We strive to make your dreams a reality, your house a home.

Renew Concepts LLC is committed to providing quality home renovations to community members in McLean County and beyond. We strive to meet each customer's needs by listening to their vision and making that vision a reality within their home. We do not merely remodel homes, we renew homes. We use the most up to date concepts and techniques to ensure that any remodel we complete will last for a lifetime. We walk into a house and when our work is done, we walk out of a home. ReNew Concepts, LLC is committed to providing quality service to home owners, prospective home owners, and investors alike. We work within each client’s budget while keeping in mind the vision of the project. Every project is handled with care and professionalism. We respect your home and perform services as if the services were being performed in our own home. If we would accept particular workmanship, we would not expect you to accept it. We strive to make your dreams a reality, your house a home.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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