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L&R Excavation
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fairmont, IL and surrounding areas

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Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job\n

Site prep
Site prep
Drainage Ditch repair
Drainage Ditch repair
Drainage Ditch repair

+7

32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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OTL Excavating, LLC
4.9(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fairmont, 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!"
Excavating Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Stone & Gravel Project

+40

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Miller Concrete and Excavation
5.0(
22
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fairmont, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"????? Great Experience with Miller Concrete & Excavation We hired Miller Concrete & Excavation for a residential concrete project and couldn?t be happier with the results. Ian and his crew were professional, on time, and did excellent work. The concrete looks great and the job site was left clean. If you want quality work from a contractor you can trust, I highly recommend Miller Concrete & Excavation / Miller Construction Group."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project

+18

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Griffin Handyman and Construction
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairmont, 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"
christmas
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Spittler Excavating LLC
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Fairmont, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eland's service will leave you smiling and your property looking great. I use him consistently to clear old structures on my new construction sites, and he is truly top-notch, and treats everyone with respect. If you want to get the job done in a detail-oriented and safe way, call Eland."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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