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Avatar for RW Construction
RW Construction
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving De Soto, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had a front door installed where there had not been one. Contractor went above and beyond what was expected by installing insulation and OSB where we had already removed existing siding. Contractor cleaned up and removed all debris from job site. We will be using this contractor for other projects in the near future."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Avatar for Baker's Land Management
Baker's Land Management
4.9(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving De Soto, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My back yard is clay. They put in a French drain and made this a painless process!"
Response time1 day
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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 De Soto, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great work, easy going, on time work"
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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L&M Excavation
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving De Soto, IL and surrounding areas

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Site clearing, tree removal, trenching, driveway repairs water/sewer pipe installation.\nJohn Deere 35g

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Steadfast Landscaping LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving De Soto, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"He was hired to mow a very large and very rough yard. He did it quickly and efficiently, trimming around all sidewalks, trees and fence. We were completely satisfied with the workmanship. We will be hiring him for future projects!!"
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TNT Turnover Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving De Soto, IL and surrounding areas

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TNT Turnover Services isn’t just remodeling spaces—we’re transforming them.\n\nWe take outdated, worn, or underperforming areas and turn them into clean, modern, high-impact spaces built to impress and made to last. From kitchens and bathrooms to full property turnovers, our work is driven by precision, quality craftsmanship, and attention to every detail.\n\nAt TNT Turnover Services, we don’t believe in shortcuts—we believe in results. We bring reliability, speed, and professionalism to every project, delivering a smooth, hassle-free experience from start to finish. On time. On budget. Done right.\n\nWhether you’re upgrading your home or preparing a property for its next chapter, we’re here to raise the standard and exceed expectations.

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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving De Soto, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

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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