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Last update on November 22, 2025

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LT Excavating

4.50(
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LT Excavating

4.50(
8
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2019 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity above all else. We pride ourselves on our quality of work and ability to execute meticulous work at a fast pace! With over 8 years of industry experience we know what it takes to do the job right the first time! We look forward to building a lasting relationship with each one of our clients.

"Luke and Trent are exemplary and knowledgeable professionals. Their quote was very reasonable. They showed up at the exact time and day the promised. These men are courteous and very professional. They had a few obstacles to maneuver around, as they were digging out the hole for the egress window. They did it with great skill and precision. My wife and I are grateful we found this company to do our work. 5 STARS +++"

Jim B on June 2024

We are a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity above all else. We pride ourselves on our quality of work and ability to execute meticulous work at a fast pace! With over 8 years of industry experience we know what it takes to do the job right the first time! We look forward to building a lasting relationship with each one of our clients.

"Luke and Trent are exemplary and knowledgeable professionals. Their quote was very reasonable. They showed up at the exact time and day the promised. These men are courteous and very professional. They had a few obstacles to maneuver around, as they were digging out the hole for the egress window. They did it with great skill and precision. My wife and I are grateful we found this company to do our work. 5 STARS +++"

Jim B on June 2024

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Prather Plumbing Solutions, LLC

5.00(
2
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Prather Plumbing Solutions, LLC

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in 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 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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Tore out existing unit and installed 2 new showers. Working fantastic. Also installed grab bars."

Bob P on November 2025

We take great pride in 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 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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Tore out existing unit and installed 2 new showers. Working fantastic. Also installed grab bars."

Bob P on November 2025

Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2020 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and sewer services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good work"

Jerry P on January 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and sewer services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good work"

Jerry P on January 2023

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Dean Excavating

5.00(
1
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Dean Excavating

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
2021 years of experience

Dean Excavating 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. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022

Dean Excavating 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. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022

Arteman's Construction

4.78(
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Arteman's Construction

4.78(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Arteman's Construction offers FREE estimates no matter what the job is! Our goal iands to make each and every customer happy. We take pride in the quality of workmanship, our honesty and clean, quality service. Our company is a pround member of the Better Business Bureau & backed by the superpages guarantee. We gladly accept Visa & Master Card. Additional DBA - Arteman's Construction.

Arteman's Construction offers FREE estimates no matter what the job is! Our goal iands to make each and every customer happy. We take pride in the quality of workmanship, our honesty and clean, quality service. Our company is a pround member of the Better Business Bureau & backed by the superpages guarantee. We gladly accept Visa & Master Card. Additional DBA - Arteman's Construction.

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Popejoy Inc

4.75(
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Popejoy Inc

4.75(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1984 years of experience

People pleasing solutions since 1984. Popejoy Incorporated is the premier dealer of all the latest commercial and residential products including Trane, Weil McLain, Generac, Northstar Products, Delta, and many more.

People pleasing solutions since 1984. Popejoy Incorporated is the premier dealer of all the latest commercial and residential products including Trane, Weil McLain, Generac, Northstar Products, Delta, and many more.

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Mindset Enterprises

5.00(
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Mindset Enterprises

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Whether it's to build your new custom home, add on to your existing home, remodel any part of your home, we are here to help you every step of the way.​ We here at Mindset Enterprises have almost 30 yrs of experience in the construction/ general contracting field. But what is most impressive is not our experience, rather our dedication to customer satisfaction through our skilled and professional work. Give us a call, you will not be disappointed. Once you have completed the design part of your project, then Mindset Enterprises can begin to build it for you, always focusing on customer satisfaction through our skilled and professional work. We offer a 10% discount to our seniors and veterans

Whether it's to build your new custom home, add on to your existing home, remodel any part of your home, we are here to help you every step of the way.​ We here at Mindset Enterprises have almost 30 yrs of experience in the construction/ general contracting field. But what is most impressive is not our experience, rather our dedication to customer satisfaction through our skilled and professional work. Give us a call, you will not be disappointed. Once you have completed the design part of your project, then Mindset Enterprises can begin to build it for you, always focusing on customer satisfaction through our skilled and professional work. We offer a 10% discount to our seniors and veterans

Sunkel Plumbing

4.38(
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Sunkel Plumbing

4.38(
24
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Customers say: True professional
1955 years of experience

Sunkel Plumbing has been trusted in McLean County since 1955! We are a locally owned and operated family business specializing residential plumbing, drain cleaning, pipe lining, plumbing repairs, water heaters, sewer systems, gas pipes, garbage disposals, water filtration, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom remodeling.

Sunkel Plumbing has been trusted in McLean County since 1955! We are a locally owned and operated family business specializing residential plumbing, drain cleaning, pipe lining, plumbing repairs, water heaters, sewer systems, gas pipes, garbage disposals, water filtration, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom remodeling.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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