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Avatar for Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are new homeowners and had a hole in our septic tank made of concrete block, which was sending wastewater into the foundation/basement of the home. It was my first time using Angie's List, and I would recommend Illinois Sewer and Drain to anyone. Joe and his team of experts solved our issue immediately at an affordable price. They even went above and beyond to install a sump pump in our basement to help with the rain water. Quality work!!"
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+23

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

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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
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+14

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fernanado's Landscape and Tree Contractors
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The branch removal was tricky in that the tree is in our neighbor s yard and the huge branch was in our yard, right over our shed. Our expectations were exceeded! The job was done quickly. All the debris was removed. They advised us to temporarily relocate some flowers pots to avoid possible damage. They were prompt and respectful. We plan on using them in the autumn."
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Fern's Landscaping & Design
4.4(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Would be tough to find another company that works so hard with great pricing and top notch work. They installed a paver patio with a tv wall with a fire pit and sitting wall. They also added in a walkway with landscaping and sodded the rest of the yard. Their work is phenomenal! I can’t say enough about the crew but they put their all into your project to make sure you’re very happy!"
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Plant design

+36

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
D&B Landscaping Services
4.2(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hard workers in spite of the extraordinary heat the days they were here. cleaned up everything and even power washed the dirt tracked across the patio when the job was completed. We would recommend them and plan to use them again in the spring."
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Forever Hardscapes
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Excellent company to work with. I had a drainage project done around my house. Brian Dusza is extremely knowledgeable, gave us good recommendations as how to fix our drainage problems. It was very easy to get hold of Brian if I needed to, answered all my questions, work was done on time, his crew was great! And most importantly, the price was very reasonable. I would highly recommend Brian Dusza and his company."
Response time1 day
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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