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Avatar for Preban Farm Drainage & Excavating, LLC
Preban Farm Drainage & Excavating, LLC
4.1(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and fair price. Overall very satisfied"
Response time5 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Forever Hardscapes
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"The owner, Brian was very knowledgeable, honest and helpful. All of the workers were skillful, respectful and cordial. Their work is impeccable. We’re so happy with our landscaping facelift and patio addition to our deck. We will definitely recommend and use Forever Hardscapes again!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Summit Demolition
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Blend and his team finished a big demo & haul away job in half a day. We had a 30+ year old deck and gazebo with wood rot in our backyard that desperately needed to go. He and his guys dismantled everything down to the soil and left without a trace of debris. Plus they carefully preserved our electrical connection. I highly recommend the Ferreti team for demo and junk removal, they were friendly and communicative throughout the job as well. 5 stars!"
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Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Sacramento Serrano Landscaping
3.4(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very pleased with the work. Oscar did a great job in coming up with a beautiful 3D design for the patio and helping in selecting the right material. The crew was very professional and hardworking and they completed within the timeframe that was set. Great communication through the project and cleanliness post project. I would highly recommend them for brick and pavers projects."
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Unilock Hollandstone
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Response time3 hrs
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Gooseland Tree and Excavating
3.5(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\nWe have been in business since 1998. We specialize in Excavation work residential and commercial as well as Lawn Maintenance & Tree Removal.

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ASI Salvage and Demolition
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At ASI Salvage & Demolition, no job is too big or too small. We specialize in demolition, commercial cleanouts, junk removal, scrap metal recycling, hauling, and industrial dismantling. Our experienced crew is known for dependable service, competitive pricing, and completing projects safely and on time. We treat every project as if it were our own and are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations from start to finish.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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. 

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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