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Jose's Lawn Care & Landscape Service
4.3(
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Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
STATELINE EXCAVATING AND GRADING LLC
New to Angi

Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 5 years of experience in the Excavation industry, STATELINE EXCAVATING AND GRADING LLC is your industry expert in Genoa city. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!\n

Response time3 days
Response rate87%
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Klock Home Services
New to Angi

Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

Success Landscaping
New to Angi

Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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General Pro Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Large landscaping garden. They also put in a gravel driveway around my garage. Added two driveway extensions for my extra vehicles. Then added a long extension to park my Semi on to stay out of the street. Also put down a large excellent base for my new Lawn Shed. Plus, a large rock base around a tree on a hill so I no longer have to mow it and now the growth doesnâ t block my view when pulling out on to a four lane highway. Removed a couple of large and annoying tree stumps. . Everything was fairly priced and done in a timely fashion. They will always be my FIRST CALL!!!"
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+4

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Man with small mighty tractor
5.0(
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Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"he did exactlly as i asked. what he did in 1/2 day would have talen me a month of sundays. also suggested a few things i had not thought about. i will hire him later in summer for my landscape wall project. would post pix but problem with file size"
Old clay removed
Grading completed
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Cal and Shan's Landscape and Design, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Cal and Shans, Ross, Todd, and the whole crew were amazing! Very professional, on time, detailed, and did an amazing job with our horse fence. Would definitely recommend to others !"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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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