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Gooseland Tree and Excavating
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Burnham, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\nWe have been in business since 1998. We specialize in Excavation work residential and commercial as well as Lawn Maintenance & Tree Removal.

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Success Landscaping
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Burnham, IL and surrounding areas

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At AK Enterprise, we are committed to providing reliable, high-quality landscaping services that bring beauty and value to every property we work on. We specialize in lawn care, landscape design, maintenance, cleanup services, and outdoor improvements tailored to each customer’s needs. Our goal is simple: deliver dependable service, attention to detail, and results that exceed expectations. Whether it’s maintaining a healthy lawn or transforming outdoor spaces, we take pride in helping our customers create landscapes they can enjoy year-round.

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AJ’s Junk Removal and Maintenance Services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Burnham, IL and surrounding areas

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I am the owner of AJ’s Junk Removal, Light Landscaping, and Snow Removal. I have several years of hands-on experience providing reliable, affordable, and high-quality services to homeowners and businesses. I work throughout my local area, offering junk removal, yard cleanups, light landscaping, and snow removal year-round. My special skills include dependable service, attention to detail, safe and efficient work, and excellent customer care. You should hire me because I take pride in every job, show up on time, work hard, and always make customer satisfaction my top priority.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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