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Avatar for Martin Dirtworks, LLC
Martin Dirtworks, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Byron, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Hired Martin Dirtworks to clear and remove trees, shrubs, and dirt from my property and bring in backfill. Was very professional and completed all phases of project on time and met budget. Very happy and recommend his services. Will be calling for future projects as prices are fair and great person to deal with."
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Jose's Lawn Care & Landscape Service
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Byron, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jose and his team are people of integrity. Twice he showed up at my house at the exact time he said he would be there. He did what he said he would do at an affordable and reasonable price. His work was top rate and I would recommend him to anybody."
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+22

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Klock Home Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Byron, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi, I’m Kevin with Klock Home Services, proudly serving the Fox Valley area. I provide reliable, detail-oriented handyman and home repair services at fair prices. From furniture and drywall repair to minor carpentry, fixture installs, and general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s in my own home. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger task, you can count on quality work done right the first time.

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Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Byron, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the Kent area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!\n

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J&t junk removal
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Byron, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

Love to offer my services! Skidloader work , land clearing , demolition, brush hoging, metal removal, old junk cars , truck , trailers, wood removal, Field mowing , no job is to big or to small ..I will work with you on pricing to make it most affordable for my customers because they come first !!! Eight one five ,five zero three ,seven four three seven

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General Pro Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Byron, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Alex is very professional. They were on time and did everything that was quoted."
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+4

Response time1 day
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MIKE SPOHR BUILDERS
3.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Byron, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He personally walked the roof to look for details
Suggested materials that exceeded our expectation
Worked professionally and cleaned up each day
Removed all nails and debris
He has come back 3 time since the job to ensure all has sealed and check for any loose shingles after wind storms"
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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