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Alco Construction Co.

3608 N Milwaukee Ave
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Alco Construction Co.

3608 N Milwaukee Ave
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62 years of experience

For more than 45 years, Alco Construction Co. has consistently maintained a reputation for high-quality new home construction and remodeling from clients and peers. In addition to new home construction, Alco Construction Co. is a trusted Contractor with the City of Chicago, and has worked with the Department of Housing for the past 30 years. Our other clients include the Salvation Army, the Archdiocese of Chicago, and Catholic Charities. We have built and remodeled schools, churches, commercial office buildings, personal dwellings, and meeting centers.

For more than 45 years, Alco Construction Co. has consistently maintained a reputation for high-quality new home construction and remodeling from clients and peers. In addition to new home construction, Alco Construction Co. is a trusted Contractor with the City of Chicago, and has worked with the Department of Housing for the past 30 years. Our other clients include the Salvation Army, the Archdiocese of Chicago, and Catholic Charities. We have built and remodeled schools, churches, commercial office buildings, personal dwellings, and meeting centers.

Reliant Construction

3213 W Armitage Ave
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Reliant Construction

3213 W Armitage Ave
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Customers say: Terrific value
22 years of experience

We are Reliant Construction, we are a residential and commercial general contractor operating in the Chicagoland area. We are licensed, bonded and insured to 5 million dollar per project, so rest assured that you will be in good hands. We can handle your insurance claim, building court, your basement remodel, or your new construction home. Just let us know how we can help you.

We are Reliant Construction, we are a residential and commercial general contractor operating in the Chicagoland area. We are licensed, bonded and insured to 5 million dollar per project, so rest assured that you will be in good hands. We can handle your insurance claim, building court, your basement remodel, or your new construction home. Just let us know how we can help you.

Duramax Pavement Solutions, Inc.

780 W. Army Trail Rd.
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Duramax Pavement Solutions, Inc.

780 W. Army Trail Rd.
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32 years of experience

Duramax Pavement Solutions, Inc. has been the trusted provider of asphalt and concrete paving in Illinois for more than 15 years. Our customers depend on our dedication to quality and integrity to ensure the success their projects, including: Asphalt paving & resurfacing, Concrete services, Asphalt & concrete marking, Excavation, Sewer reconstruction, and ADA compliance work.

Duramax Pavement Solutions, Inc. has been the trusted provider of asphalt and concrete paving in Illinois for more than 15 years. Our customers depend on our dedication to quality and integrity to ensure the success their projects, including: Asphalt paving & resurfacing, Concrete services, Asphalt & concrete marking, Excavation, Sewer reconstruction, and ADA compliance work.

Gem Exteriors Inc

1390 Howard Str
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Gem Exteriors Inc

1390 Howard Str
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Customers say: Quality work
49 years of experience

Gem exteriors, inc. has serviced chicago and the northwest suburbs since 1976. we are family owned and operated, specializing in both residential and commercial. we are licensed, bonded and insured and our employees have many years of experience in the industry.we provide free estimates and a minimum service charge of $175.00 for service calls gem exteriors is proud to have an a+ rating with the better business bureau.

Gem exteriors, inc. has serviced chicago and the northwest suburbs since 1976. we are family owned and operated, specializing in both residential and commercial. we are licensed, bonded and insured and our employees have many years of experience in the industry.we provide free estimates and a minimum service charge of $175.00 for service calls gem exteriors is proud to have an a+ rating with the better business bureau.

Simonelli Enterprises Inc

609 E. 47th St
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Simonelli Enterprises Inc

609 E. 47th St
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14 years of experience

We are a Family Business that has a Combined experience of over 50 years of service in the excavating business. We will do anything small to big and if we can't do something we will extend our list of companies to help you find who you need to complete your project.

We are a Family Business that has a Combined experience of over 50 years of service in the excavating business. We will do anything small to big and if we can't do something we will extend our list of companies to help you find who you need to complete your project.

T & F Concrete Works Inc

7255 W Leland Avenue
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T & F Concrete Works Inc

7255 W Leland Avenue
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40 years of experience

We offer free estimates, have been in business since 1985. Have been complimented by our customers for the great job completed, clean and organized, no mess left behind. We have special deals coming up in the months ahead and senior citizen discounts.

We offer free estimates, have been in business since 1985. Have been complimented by our customers for the great job completed, clean and organized, no mess left behind. We have special deals coming up in the months ahead and senior citizen discounts.

George Pappas General Contracting Ltd

5700 N Sheridan Rd
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George Pappas General Contracting Ltd

5700 N Sheridan Rd
4.60(
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Customers say: Quality work
51 years of experience

We specialize in bathroom,kitchen and condominium renovation. We alsoeemodel bedrooms, livingrooms, as well as total gut rehabs. We are skilled in all types of carpentry. Painting

"The quality of the work was good. But my one bathroom was promised to be done in 4 weeks took 8. That is a long time when it's your only bathroom. George also did not want to use the tile I had picked out because it was new and modern and I believe he did not know how to work with it. The communication was terrible and he expected me to take off work at the last minute to pick out a counter-top with him in the suburbs when I had been asking to do it for over a month. I know all construction is frustrating, but why make it worse. The gentleman that works with him is fabulous! To bad I never was able to get his number."

Meika S on July 2018

We specialize in bathroom,kitchen and condominium renovation. We alsoeemodel bedrooms, livingrooms, as well as total gut rehabs. We are skilled in all types of carpentry. Painting

"The quality of the work was good. But my one bathroom was promised to be done in 4 weeks took 8. That is a long time when it's your only bathroom. George also did not want to use the tile I had picked out because it was new and modern and I believe he did not know how to work with it. The communication was terrible and he expected me to take off work at the last minute to pick out a counter-top with him in the suburbs when I had been asking to do it for over a month. I know all construction is frustrating, but why make it worse. The gentleman that works with him is fabulous! To bad I never was able to get his number."

Meika S on July 2018

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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