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AKDK Services, LLC

4.98(
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AKDK Services, LLC

4.98(
41
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

AKDK Services LLC is 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.

"My overall impression and experience with AKDK Services, LLC is very favorable. I was extremely satisfied with the team’s prompt service, good communications, high-quality and detailed work, fair market pricing, and a professional attitude. Dan Kosinski, AKDA Services Operation Manager responded promptly to my initial inquiry. After detailing our needs, he immediately did a full assessment for the work required and worked with me outlining all the work required for the scope of the project. As with many projects like this one, he alerted me to additional needs when they surfaced. The work was re-scoped and agreed upon. Dan and his team was at all times very professional, prompt, and above all else, did an exceptional job and completed on time and to standard. We will definitely be calling on AKDK Services for any future needs."

Karen P on August 2025

AKDK Services LLC is 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.

"My overall impression and experience with AKDK Services, LLC is very favorable. I was extremely satisfied with the team’s prompt service, good communications, high-quality and detailed work, fair market pricing, and a professional attitude. Dan Kosinski, AKDA Services Operation Manager responded promptly to my initial inquiry. After detailing our needs, he immediately did a full assessment for the work required and worked with me outlining all the work required for the scope of the project. As with many projects like this one, he alerted me to additional needs when they surfaced. The work was re-scoped and agreed upon. Dan and his team was at all times very professional, prompt, and above all else, did an exceptional job and completed on time and to standard. We will definitely be calling on AKDK Services for any future needs."

Karen P on August 2025


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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc

4.82(
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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc

4.82(
17
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.

"After a quick call and estimate by phone, they were out the next day to do the work. This work was done efficiently and they honored their quote. Very friendly people to work with. I would hire again."

Kevin H on December 2025

Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.

"After a quick call and estimate by phone, they were out the next day to do the work. This work was done efficiently and they honored their quote. Very friendly people to work with. I would hire again."

Kevin H on December 2025


All Service Calls, LLC

4.98(
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All Service Calls, LLC

4.98(
33
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Here at All Service Calls LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Timely and professional. Responsive and completed the job faster than expected with cleanup. "

Collin C on January 2025

Here at All Service Calls LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Timely and professional. Responsive and completed the job faster than expected with cleanup. "

Collin C on January 2025


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RGP Tree Service 1 INC

5.00(
5
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RGP Tree Service 1 INC

5.00(
5
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!


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C CORONA CONSTRUCTION LTD.

5.00(
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C CORONA CONSTRUCTION LTD.

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At C Corona Construction, we don’t just build—we solve problems, enhance communities, and ensure safe, high-quality construction. Our expertise, dedication, and commitment to safety allow us to Make It Happen. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Corona Construction was fantastic to work with. When they said they would be at my house at 6am for an estimate he was there 5 minutes early. When he said he would be there at 7am to do the work he was 5 minutes early. He gave a proposal on the spot and had very fair pricing. Overall, this was one of the best contractors that I have worked with. I look forward to doing more projects with them in the future. "

ERIC R on September 2025

At C Corona Construction, we don’t just build—we solve problems, enhance communities, and ensure safe, high-quality construction. Our expertise, dedication, and commitment to safety allow us to Make It Happen. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Corona Construction was fantastic to work with. When they said they would be at my house at 6am for an estimate he was there 5 minutes early. When he said he would be there at 7am to do the work he was 5 minutes early. He gave a proposal on the spot and had very fair pricing. Overall, this was one of the best contractors that I have worked with. I look forward to doing more projects with them in the future. "

ERIC R on September 2025


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Strategic Demolition & Excavation Corporation

5.00(
3
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Strategic Demolition & Excavation Corporation

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Demolished oversized garage and cleaned up various debris around property. Great job!!!!"

K G on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Demolished oversized garage and cleaned up various debris around property. Great job!!!!"

K G on August 2025


All American Utility

5.00(
1
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All American Utility

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

All American Utility is 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

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021

All American Utility is 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

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021


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Buildmax

4.75(
2
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Buildmax

4.75(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!

"Hasn’t started yet. But did hire"

scott t on January 2024

With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!

"Hasn’t started yet. But did hire"

scott t on January 2024


Gooseland Tree and Excavating

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Gooseland Tree and Excavating

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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! We have been in business since 1998. We specialize in Excavation work residential and commercial as well as Lawn Maintenance & Tree Removal.

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! We have been in business since 1998. We specialize in Excavation work residential and commercial as well as Lawn Maintenance & Tree Removal.


ATP Civil Engineering LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
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ATP Civil Engineering LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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