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Preban Farm Drainage & Excavating, LLC
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Serving Clifton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very personable, polite, job was finished on time and without hiccups. I will be calling him again for future jobs."
Response time5 days
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Gooseland Tree and Excavating
3.5(
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Serving Clifton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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

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Carmona Landscape, LLC.
New to Angi

Serving Clifton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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It can be a daunting task looking for only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

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Success Landscaping
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Serving Clifton, IL and surrounding areas

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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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HBE MOBILE AUTO SERVICE
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Serving Clifton, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

I'm ambitious, courteous and reliable, I am servant first and then a business, my talents and skills are for the betterment of society and business, Integrity, empathy and good communication is the best a business can offer, experience is good but is best when the previous attributes are applied.

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
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Serving Clifton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Provider was prompt, professional and friendly.  Arrived at the agreed upon time for a free estimate and performed work same-day after we agreed to the price.  He stuck to the price despite taking longer than expected and more work than usual due to worn-rusted pipes in my home.  Cleaned-up after himself and left no sign that work was done other than our new, working toilets.  We are very pleased and reccomend McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc.


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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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NS Excavating LLC
5.0(
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Serving Clifton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

NS Excavating 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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