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Avatar for Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
21
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Deer Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great family business, hard working guys finished big retaining wall project sooner than expected and on budget. Great communication throughout the process, showed up on time, very knowledgeable. Took extra steps to make everything look nice as well as functional. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced contractor!"
Walkway
Walkway
Patio
Patio
Patio

+3

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Trojan Landscaping LLC
Trojan Landscaping LLC
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Deer Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project that Trojan Landscaping did on my yard was amazing. Final product was so worth the money. I got a chance to talk with the owner and he was a very stand up guy he did everything he said he was going to do and I appreciate that. His crew showed up on time and got straight to work no hesitation. Over all it was a 10/10 and would definitely recommend you use Trojan Landscaping for all your outdoor needs!"
Paver Patio
Paver Patio
Paver Patio
Paver Patio
Paver Patio

+9

Response time30 mins
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.3(
81
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Deer Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose was very detailed and listened to what I was trying to accomplish for my backyard , he offered solutions for me to choose from and worked within my budget. I would recommend him for any landscaping projects. He takes pride in his work and doing the best job possible."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for AKDK Services, LLC
AKDK Services, LLC
5.0(
46
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Deer Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I received at least 3 estimates from Angie. Dan from AKDK followed up right away and was the most specific and fair in his estimate. He started on the day he said, came promptly each time he said he was coming, and worked with my tenant's schedule. The men worked hard at several different indoor commercial projects, dealing with unique in- the- field challenges. The project consisted of drop ceilings, new lighting and switches, some wiring, moving walls (drywall and plaster), flooring, electrical, painting, etc. They performed each job well, to my satisfaction. The men cleaned up after each day with their own equipment (previous contractors used some of my tools and broke my vacuum!). I was so pleased, I actually looked for other projects I had been putting off for them to take care of. I highly recommend Dan and AKDK Services. When the job is complete, I will be looking into their cleaning services as well. How refreshing! I have owned several properties over the years and have experienced several service providers, some so happy to get rid of. AKDK stands apart. Thank you, Dan! (I will say I did not know them beforehand and received no renumeration for this review)."
Power washing
floor treatment!
Waxing
Shiny waxed floor
Palos Heights

+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Deer Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Indy & his men were just wonderful, did outstanding work on our patio, sidewalk, stoop & around our trees. We felt they were a great value for the money. They completed the job on time & within the estimate. Indy is very easy & fair to work with & I'd hire him for a 2nd job without fail."
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist Top & Copthorne Mixed Sold
Sidewalk Before Installation
After Installation

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Hernandez Bro's Landscaping
Hernandez Bro's Landscaping
4.2(
28
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Deer Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had a large retaining wall built in our backyard. We worked with Hernandez Brothers of Mundelein landscaping and I HIGHLY recommend them! They were extremely responsible, pleasant and reasonable! Do not hesitate call them for any projects!"
Our work
WALK WAY
Our work
Our work
Our work

+3

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Vision 313
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Deer Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great company ! Tyler was a pleasure to work with. He was on time and finished the job when he said he would. Tyler took the time to understand exactly what we were looking to accomplish. I would highly recommend vision 313 for any and all tree / land clearing/ land management projects you have."
Response time3 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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.

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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