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A&E Landscaping
New to Angi

Serving Danville, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We are a small business that specializes in cutting and maintaining Grass. We also do Patios, Fences, Decks and Children Playgrounds.\nWe do remove and install mulching and install gravel for lots, driveways or walkways, we also do Build walls, Plant trees or shrubs and we also cut down trees.\n\nWe are only one phone call away!\nIf it’s not A&E then it’s not quality !!!

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OTL Excavating, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Danville, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"We Highly recommend OTL excavating! Tyler was extremely responsive, he came out and gave us a quote on the spot. He stayed in contact with us while we waited for the weather to cooperate. He brought his team and they worked hard to get the job done! They grated our huge circle drive, added multiple parking spaces, rolled it out, had our patio framed and ready. They worked fast and efficiently and got both projects done in 1 day! We cannot wait to hire them again for some more ground work very soon!"
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Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Stone & Gravel Project

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Griffin Handyman and Construction
4.9(
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Serving Danville, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Excellent service w attention to detail and consideration for me as the customer . He did all the clean up and hauled any trash away. I will call Mr Griffin again for any jobs I may have at my home . He was polite and did a very nice job for me"
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NS Excavating LLC
5.0(
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Serving Danville, 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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2023 Pond

+29

Response time50 mins
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King Outdoor Services, LLC
4.0(
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Serving Danville, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Darrin does and amazing job with the landscaping at our commercial property. Super reliable, responsive and knows what he is doing. Completely satisfied with his work and looking forward to many more years of working together."
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Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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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