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Baker's Land Management

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Baker's Land Management

4.92(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. 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.

"My back yard is clay. They put in a French drain and made this a painless process!"

Jeanne G on December 2023

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. 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.

"My back yard is clay. They put in a French drain and made this a painless process!"

Jeanne G on December 2023


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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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32 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. 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



"Very satisfied with the services provided on multiple visits over last few years from clogged sink to septic tank servicing. Appears very transparent about work being performed and up front about best case-worst case options. Very respectful about surroundings and cleanup after job is done. Does not seem to try and sell unneeded services or materials. Will be keeping as my primary contact for future needs and recommend to everyone."

Matt H on November 2020

Septic Pumping, Cleaning, & Plumbing! Affordable Pricing!

"Very satisfied with the services provided on multiple visits over last few years from clogged sink to septic tank servicing. Appears very transparent about work being performed and up front about best case-worst case options. Very respectful about surroundings and cleanup after job is done. Does not seem to try and sell unneeded services or materials. Will be keeping as my primary contact for future needs and recommend to everyone."

Matt H on November 2020


Terra Pro Excavating

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Terra Pro Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned and operated excavating business. Commercial and Residential work. Fully licensed and insured. Equipment includes backhoe, bobcat, dozer, trackhoe, dump trailer.

Family owned and operated excavating business. Commercial and Residential work. Fully licensed and insured. Equipment includes backhoe, bobcat, dozer, trackhoe, dump trailer.





Rich Property Solutions, LLC

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Rich Property Solutions, LLC

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At Rich Property Solutions we specializes in both residential and commercial land needs such as: clearing, erosion control, grading (rough or final), gutter lines, backfill/ debris removal, soil preparation for turf, power raking or tilling, old turf removal, new turf install, brush hogging, hardscape such as retaining walls, rip rap, gravel driveways repair or install, AND MORE.

At Rich Property Solutions we specializes in both residential and commercial land needs such as: clearing, erosion control, grading (rough or final), gutter lines, backfill/ debris removal, soil preparation for turf, power raking or tilling, old turf removal, new turf install, brush hogging, hardscape such as retaining walls, rip rap, gravel driveways repair or install, AND MORE.


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Soldier Concrete/Construction

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Soldier Concrete/Construction

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17 years of experience

"SOLDIER CONCRETE/CONSTRUCTION" Was started in late 2008 by 2 United States Military Veterans with 28+ years experience in the Concrete and Construction Field! After working many years for larger Construction Companies, We realized that with Our combined Concrete and Construction Knowledge We could give our clients a more personal Touch with their Concrete and Construction Projects! We @ "SOLDIER" Know very well the struggles of Families in this Economy, We have families of our own. Thats why we are a meet and Greet company that take the time to meet and understand our Clients/Friend needs. With a full understanding we can adjust our proposals to give the fairest price possible! We can't Honestly Guarantee we can beat every Contractor price every time, We Can Guarantee that Your Project will be done as we would do our very own! WE serve our Clients as We did Our Country! With Pride, Dedication, and Attention to Detail! Word of Mouth has been are Greatest asset. Our clients have become our friends , and it's this reputation that brings us back to their homes, Their Friends Homes, and to the Homes of our Newest Clients/Friends. We Encourage You to always meet you Contractors! Take time to get alternate bids! Search their reputation, ask for referals. We @ "SOLDIER" Look forward to meeting you and Helping you with your Project! My Partner is a 3rd Generation Concrete Finisher who enjoys the reputation of Quality that he has worked so Hard to establish. Everything is upfront with "SOLDIER" There are NO hidden fees! Or Goal @ "SOLDIER" Is to give Our Clients What they ask for at a fair Price, Give Our clients the Best Quality possible, and Put Americans back to work! GOD BLESS AMERICA! " SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS GROWTH ALLIANCE" 2011 (TOP 5) "Emerging Entrepreneur Award Recepient!"

"SOLDIER CONCRETE/CONSTRUCTION" Was started in late 2008 by 2 United States Military Veterans with 28+ years experience in the Concrete and Construction Field! After working many years for larger Construction Companies, We realized that with Our combined Concrete and Construction Knowledge We could give our clients a more personal Touch with their Concrete and Construction Projects! We @ "SOLDIER" Know very well the struggles of Families in this Economy, We have families of our own. Thats why we are a meet and Greet company that take the time to meet and understand our Clients/Friend needs. With a full understanding we can adjust our proposals to give the fairest price possible! We can't Honestly Guarantee we can beat every Contractor price every time, We Can Guarantee that Your Project will be done as we would do our very own! WE serve our Clients as We did Our Country! With Pride, Dedication, and Attention to Detail! Word of Mouth has been are Greatest asset. Our clients have become our friends , and it's this reputation that brings us back to their homes, Their Friends Homes, and to the Homes of our Newest Clients/Friends. We Encourage You to always meet you Contractors! Take time to get alternate bids! Search their reputation, ask for referals. We @ "SOLDIER" Look forward to meeting you and Helping you with your Project! My Partner is a 3rd Generation Concrete Finisher who enjoys the reputation of Quality that he has worked so Hard to establish. Everything is upfront with "SOLDIER" There are NO hidden fees! Or Goal @ "SOLDIER" Is to give Our Clients What they ask for at a fair Price, Give Our clients the Best Quality possible, and Put Americans back to work! GOD BLESS AMERICA! " SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS GROWTH ALLIANCE" 2011 (TOP 5) "Emerging Entrepreneur Award Recepient!"

Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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