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Avatar for Preban Farm Drainage & Excavating, LLC
Preban Farm Drainage & Excavating, LLC
4.1(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Preban & his crew installed a drainage system in my yard. His written estimate was complete, fairly priced. They showed up when they said they would & worked a long couple of days. I definitely recommend Preban Enterprises."
Response time5 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
ELITE AND ELEVATED CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.3(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"November 13 2025 I hired Elite & Elevated Construction & Excavation to complete excavation, footings, and foundation work for a large project I was working on. I invested about $55,000 in the project, and I couldn?t be happier with the results. The job was completed perfectly and on time, even though the weather conditions were terrible. We had snow, rain, and freezing temperatures, but nothing stopped Mario and his crew. They showed up every day, worked efficiently, and stayed committed to getting the job done right and fast. I truly appreciate their dedication because I needed the work completed quickly, and despite the weather challenges, they delivered exactly what they promised. Professional, reliable, and hardworking team. I would definitely recommend Elite & Elevated Construction & Excavation, and I will absolutely hire them again to install my concrete driveway in the future"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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Courtyard Services, Inc.
3.7(
74
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike provided us with good suggestion to beautify the entrance to our new 4-season room. We went with a raised stone patio that covered uneven cement and made the entrance absolutely beautiful. He came the day after the sunroom was completed, finished the job in one day, and we couldn't be more pleased."
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Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Gooseland Tree and Excavating
3.5(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

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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T&K Builders LLC
3.9(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a great experience working with T&K Builders. Their team was professional, reliable, and extremely knowledgeable from start to finish. Communication was clear throughout the entire project, timelines were met, and the quality of workmanship truly shows in the final result."
Mall Dr Shell remodel
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Rivero Total Maintenance, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Rivero Total Maintenance LLC specializes in commercial property maintenance and repair services throughout Illinois. We provide professional solutions for businesses, retail locations, warehouses, and commercial facilities that need reliable and experienced technicians.\n\nOur services include electrical work, plumbing repairs, equipment maintenance, lighting, carpentry, painting, facility repairs, and general property maintenance. We are experienced in working in high-traffic environments where safety, quality workmanship, and minimal disruption to operations are essential.\n\nRTM is fully insured with General Liability and Workers’ Compensation, and our team arrives fully equipped to complete the job efficiently and professionally.\n\nOur goal is simple: You run the business, we handle the maintenance.\n

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Success Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HBE MOBILE AUTO SERVICE
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Lincoln Sewer & Drainage
4.8(
640
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

"Excellent, as always. They have done SO much work for us over the years - 13 years since I have been here at our condo. We have two catch basins that need to be rodded and cleaned as preventive maintenance regularly. They have also done some work for us when we've had tree roots grow into our sewer lines. They were far less expensive than other quotes and did the work just as well. They are terrific. Angel, who always services our condo building is the best!"
Recommended by97%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. 

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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