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Wiegand Land Solutions

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Wiegand Land Solutions

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1 years of experience
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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.


Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

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Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and sewer services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good work"

Jerry P on January 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and sewer services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good work"

Jerry P on January 2023


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Morris Earthworks & Land Clearing

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Morris Earthworks & Land Clearing

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hi, This is Jackson Morris Owner of Morris Earthworks & Land Clearing, LLC. We offer mainly land management services such as, Forestry Mulching, Land Clearing, Brush Control, Drainage Solutions, Creating Food Plots, Managing Food Plots, Gravel Driveway or Lot Repairs. I do offer general excavation as well. And if you have any questions about other services get a hold of me and we will make something work thank you.

"It went really well. I was very pleased. Very reasonable rates and fast service. Would use again. 5 star rating"

Glenna B on February 2024

Hi, This is Jackson Morris Owner of Morris Earthworks & Land Clearing, LLC. We offer mainly land management services such as, Forestry Mulching, Land Clearing, Brush Control, Drainage Solutions, Creating Food Plots, Managing Food Plots, Gravel Driveway or Lot Repairs. I do offer general excavation as well. And if you have any questions about other services get a hold of me and we will make something work thank you.

"It went really well. I was very pleased. Very reasonable rates and fast service. Would use again. 5 star rating"

Glenna B on February 2024



Al Bragg Co

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Al Bragg Co

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

Al Bragg Co has been building better lawns for about 40 years. We have the experience, knowledge and equipment do get the job done right and on time. Some of our many specialties are; • Erosion Control • Rough to Finish Grade • Drilled Seed • Fertilizer • Food Plots • Pipe, Culverts, Ditches, Hoe Work • Concrete & Landscape Tear Outs • Brush Hog • Clearing & Removal Call Al Bragg Co today for your free estimate. You will be glad you did.

Al Bragg Co has been building better lawns for about 40 years. We have the experience, knowledge and equipment do get the job done right and on time. Some of our many specialties are; • Erosion Control • Rough to Finish Grade • Drilled Seed • Fertilizer • Food Plots • Pipe, Culverts, Ditches, Hoe Work • Concrete & Landscape Tear Outs • Brush Hog • Clearing & Removal Call Al Bragg Co today for your free estimate. You will be glad you did.


Cain LG Excavating Inc

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Cain LG Excavating Inc

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Cain LG Excavating Inc is your local professional excavating contractors servicing Peoria IL and surrounding areas. We bring years of experience to every job and take great joy in what we do. We strive to go above and beyond our customers expectations. Let us show you why our customers return to us and refer us to their friends and family for all their excavating needs. We are an honest and very reliable business. We encourage you to please feel free to call for more information we look forward to your call.

Cain LG Excavating Inc is your local professional excavating contractors servicing Peoria IL and surrounding areas. We bring years of experience to every job and take great joy in what we do. We strive to go above and beyond our customers expectations. Let us show you why our customers return to us and refer us to their friends and family for all their excavating needs. We are an honest and very reliable business. We encourage you to please feel free to call for more information we look forward to your call.


R. Fred Monroe Excavating Inc.

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R. Fred Monroe Excavating Inc.

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R. Fred Monroe Excavating, Inc. has been providing quality excavation and related services to residential and commercial clients throughout Peoria, IL, and the greater Tri-County area for more than 30 years. Our skilled team has the knowledge, experience and resources to tackle even the toughest of jobs, from driveways and parking lots to sewer systems and septic tanks. Our full line of first-rate services includes: Excavation and grading Foundations Sewer systems and septic tanks Demolition Ditching and trenching Site evaluation and preparation Site development As one of the local areas premier service providers, R. Fred Monroe Excavating takes great pride in serving the community in which we live, work and play. We are dedicated to providing top-notch service and outstanding results that are certain to stand the test of time. Call R. Fred Monroe Excavating today for an estimate!

R. Fred Monroe Excavating, Inc. has been providing quality excavation and related services to residential and commercial clients throughout Peoria, IL, and the greater Tri-County area for more than 30 years. Our skilled team has the knowledge, experience and resources to tackle even the toughest of jobs, from driveways and parking lots to sewer systems and septic tanks. Our full line of first-rate services includes: Excavation and grading Foundations Sewer systems and septic tanks Demolition Ditching and trenching Site evaluation and preparation Site development As one of the local areas premier service providers, R. Fred Monroe Excavating takes great pride in serving the community in which we live, work and play. We are dedicated to providing top-notch service and outstanding results that are certain to stand the test of time. Call R. Fred Monroe Excavating today for an estimate!




Advanced Demolition Contractor is the best local demolition company for home or building demolition, inground pool removal, and excavation & concrete removal. We also offer main sewer line repairs.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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