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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 Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Efrain responded quickly, showed up when he said he would, explained how he would fix the retaining wall (including adding drainage so no future problems arose) and was very communicative. He completed the job when he said he would and it looks wonderful. I would wholeheartedly recommend him based on my experience. Rarely do I find it enjoyable to work with someone on home repair, but he was excellent!"
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+3

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.9(
20
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was impressed by their quick response to my emergency call. The project was more serious than I or they anticipated, but it was clear they knew what they were doing and performed the work within 24 hours. Pretty big expense, but they worked their butts off, solved the problems, and cleaned up afterwards. Nice people, too!"
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+23

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by65%of homeowners
FH Landscaping
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a well established business with over 5 years of unmatched expertise. Customer and priorities are always first. We are very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. We strive to meet and exceed all of your expectations and look forward to doing business with you.

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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T&K Builders LLC
3.9(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a great experience working with T&K Builders. Their team was professional, reliable, and extremely knowledgeable from start to finish. Communication was clear throughout the entire project, timelines were met, and the quality of workmanship truly shows in the final result."
Mall Dr Shell remodel
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Landscapes
4.1(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Customers say: Quality work

Welcome to Landscapes!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!\n

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
STATELINE EXCAVATING AND GRADING LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 5 years of experience in the Excavation industry, STATELINE EXCAVATING AND GRADING LLC is your industry expert in Genoa city. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!\n

Response time3 days
Response rate87%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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