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Wilkens TASC LLC

705 Douglas Ave
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Wilkens TASC LLC

705 Douglas Ave
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

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 the 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

"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."

Caleb B on July 2022

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 the 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

"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."

Caleb B on July 2022

Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation

4874 South Willow Rd
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Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation

4874 South Willow Rd
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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the Kent area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

At Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the Kent area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

Sean Wiley Trucking inc

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Sean Wiley Trucking inc

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Excavating, skid loader work, driveways, sidewalks, patios,, and pads, gravel, asphalt(blacktop), concrete, fencing, and land clearing. I have been in business for 30 years and now my dad has finally retired, so I have extra help and need to keep him busy. I love what I do and have low overhead, so I can keep my prices extremely competitive.

Excavating, skid loader work, driveways, sidewalks, patios,, and pads, gravel, asphalt(blacktop), concrete, fencing, and land clearing. I have been in business for 30 years and now my dad has finally retired, so I have extra help and need to keep him busy. I love what I do and have low overhead, so I can keep my prices extremely competitive.

New Leaf Remodeling

6551 E Riverside Blvd #110
3.00(
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New Leaf Remodeling

6551 E Riverside Blvd #110
3.00(
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Free onsite estimate

New Leaf Remodeling is a professional construction firm with two civil engineers and a design consultant on staff and more than 70 years combined design and construction experience. We give a warranty on all work and labor and offer a design studio to plan your projects. Our fully insured personnel are friendly and respectful, treating your home with the care it deserves.

"Would HIGHLY NOT RECOMMEND. Requests to discuss significant concerns regarding our project went ignored and were only acknowledged after we filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau & IL Atty General due to some of their practices. Be aware of your rights and would strongly advise you to document all encounters and request all details be finalized in written documentation no matter how small it may seem at the time. Lastly, know your rights to request a Sworn Statement (A document that lists the contractors and suppliers that provide material or labor to a construction project. It includes information about who is owed money, how much they are owed, and the remaining balance on their contract.) Consider a contractor that will not turn an ear to hearing difficult concerns and will, instead, choose to address things head on in a professional manner versus have to fight to be heard."

V C on December 2023

New Leaf Remodeling is a professional construction firm with two civil engineers and a design consultant on staff and more than 70 years combined design and construction experience. We give a warranty on all work and labor and offer a design studio to plan your projects. Our fully insured personnel are friendly and respectful, treating your home with the care it deserves.

"Would HIGHLY NOT RECOMMEND. Requests to discuss significant concerns regarding our project went ignored and were only acknowledged after we filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau & IL Atty General due to some of their practices. Be aware of your rights and would strongly advise you to document all encounters and request all details be finalized in written documentation no matter how small it may seem at the time. Lastly, know your rights to request a Sworn Statement (A document that lists the contractors and suppliers that provide material or labor to a construction project. It includes information about who is owed money, how much they are owed, and the remaining balance on their contract.) Consider a contractor that will not turn an ear to hearing difficult concerns and will, instead, choose to address things head on in a professional manner versus have to fight to be heard."

V C on December 2023

Valentine Plumbing & Sewer LLC

239 W. Stephenie Dr
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Valentine Plumbing & Sewer LLC

239 W. Stephenie Dr
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48 years of experience

Valentine Plumbing & Sewer offers 24 hour Plumbing and Heating/Cooling services for its residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Our service area includes Northern Illinois, Northern Indiana, and Southern Wisconsin; depending on the type of job and customer.

Valentine Plumbing & Sewer offers 24 hour Plumbing and Heating/Cooling services for its residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Our service area includes Northern Illinois, Northern Indiana, and Southern Wisconsin; depending on the type of job and customer.

AA & P Concrete Const. Inc.

6859 Lanterne Dr.
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AA & P Concrete Const. Inc.

6859 Lanterne Dr.
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40 years of experience

We employ 5 employees including myself. We a very simple bill pay system, half upon start of job, balance upon completion. We offer a 5% discount for Military Veterans and Senior Citizens. we now accept Visa, & MasterCard.

We employ 5 employees including myself. We a very simple bill pay system, half upon start of job, balance upon completion. We offer a 5% discount for Military Veterans and Senior Citizens. we now accept Visa, & MasterCard.

Dee L Deckard Trucking and Excavating Inc

6450 N Rockton Ave
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Dee L Deckard Trucking and Excavating Inc

6450 N Rockton Ave
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Free onsite estimate

Dee L Deckard Trucking and Excavating has been serving the Rockford and surrounding areas since 1952. We are complete professionals when it comes to making our customers happy. We specialize in farm ponds but we also do other types of farm clean up and land clearing. We want to make your vision in to a reality. Services we do- -Farm Ponds -Concrete Removal -Farm Clean-up -Land Clearing -Topsoil and Aggregate Hauling -Dumptruck Rental -Bobcat Work -Snow Plowing Call Us Today!

Dee L Deckard Trucking and Excavating has been serving the Rockford and surrounding areas since 1952. We are complete professionals when it comes to making our customers happy. We specialize in farm ponds but we also do other types of farm clean up and land clearing. We want to make your vision in to a reality. Services we do- -Farm Ponds -Concrete Removal -Farm Clean-up -Land Clearing -Topsoil and Aggregate Hauling -Dumptruck Rental -Bobcat Work -Snow Plowing Call Us Today!

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Creative Concrete & Landscape

2701 Starkweather Rd
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Creative Concrete & Landscape

2701 Starkweather Rd
5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Creative Concrete & Landscape is a full service concrete & Landscape company. We offer a full range of concrete & landscape services.

"Very happy with my patio and side walk. No mess left behind. Everything looks great. Will have them do my driveway next."

Michael H on February 2024

Creative Concrete & Landscape is a full service concrete & Landscape company. We offer a full range of concrete & landscape services.

"Very happy with my patio and side walk. No mess left behind. Everything looks great. Will have them do my driveway next."

Michael H on February 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

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.

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.

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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