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Eleven Eleven Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn't be more happy with the work Eleven Eleven Excavating did at my home. I had grading around the house done and gravel put down for my driveway,carport and shed. The work was done sooner than expected and done well at a fair price. I would definitely use them again."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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TrueCare Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
298
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

True Care Landscaping is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7years of experience serving St. Louis MO,areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you! Tel:314-813-7574

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Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Outdoors
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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.

Green Outdoors
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Royer Excavating
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

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. \n \n

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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K&K Excavating LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

K&K 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.

Pond expansion
rip rap on banks
final grade on dam
completed rock pad
backfill and driveway

+13

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Diggin It Earthworks LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Diggin It Earthworks is a family owned and operated excavation company serving St. Louis, MO and surrounding areas. We specialize in site preparation, drainage solutions, land clearing, driveway installation, grading, and more. With a commitment to quality workmanship and reliable service, we're here to get your project done right. Insured for your peace of mind.

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American Workers Abatement
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

American Workers Abatement has 40 years of experience & 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. \n

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
Andrew's General Services
4.8(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our projects. We at Andrew's General Services strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. \n

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Response time3 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Allen Pace
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Allen Pace, 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. \n

Response time3 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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