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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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33 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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025

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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025


AB excavation

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AB excavation

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AB Excavation is a locally owned and operated excavation and land clearing company based in Highland, Illinois. We specialize in land clearing, grading, and site preparation for residential and small commercial projects. Our work includes small lot clearing, new home site prep, demolition and haul-off, pond and water feature excavation, and culvert installation. We take pride in doing the job right the first time, showing up when we say we will, and communicating clearly with our customers from start to finish. Whether it’s clearing property, prepping a build site, or handling drainage work, we focus on quality workmanship, efficiency, and fair pricing. We serve Highland and the surrounding areas and work closely with homeowners, builders, and property owners to get projects completed safely and on schedule.

AB Excavation is a locally owned and operated excavation and land clearing company based in Highland, Illinois. We specialize in land clearing, grading, and site preparation for residential and small commercial projects. Our work includes small lot clearing, new home site prep, demolition and haul-off, pond and water feature excavation, and culvert installation. We take pride in doing the job right the first time, showing up when we say we will, and communicating clearly with our customers from start to finish. Whether it’s clearing property, prepping a build site, or handling drainage work, we focus on quality workmanship, efficiency, and fair pricing. We serve Highland and the surrounding areas and work closely with homeowners, builders, and property owners to get projects completed safely and on schedule.


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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.






B&D Land Management

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B&D Land Management

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Forestry and agriculture along with lots of excavation experience. We have lots of experience in our operation and can find a way to get any job done. We only work for quality and to provide the best experience and price we can for customers. We are a veteran owned and operated business who is still trying to find a place in the market for the kind of perfection we want to provide.

Forestry and agriculture along with lots of excavation experience. We have lots of experience in our operation and can find a way to get any job done. We only work for quality and to provide the best experience and price we can for customers. We are a veteran owned and operated business who is still trying to find a place in the market for the kind of perfection we want to provide.


Mark Ranger Excavating Inc.

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Mark Ranger Excavating Inc.

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35 years of experience

Mark Ranger Excavating Inc. has provided quality excavating and other services for the residential, commercial and agricultural sectors since 1991. Give us a call today. We are licensed, bonded and insured.

Mark Ranger Excavating Inc. has provided quality excavating and other services for the residential, commercial and agricultural sectors since 1991. Give us a call today. We are licensed, bonded and insured.


Nick cowger Excavating

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Nick cowger Excavating

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41 years of experience

Hauling of top soil fill dirt rock sand ect clearing of land grade work and type of dirt work septic tanks snow removal on driveways and parking lots demolition of any size structures also

Hauling of top soil fill dirt rock sand ect clearing of land grade work and type of dirt work septic tanks snow removal on driveways and parking lots demolition of any size structures also

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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