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"The work hasn't been done yet"

Thomas W on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our tree service projects and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"The work hasn't been done yet"

Thomas W on June 2025


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S&N Construction

10664 E 100th Street
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S&N Construction

10664 E 100th Street
4.50(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

S & N Construction is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6years of experience serving Lynn Center, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Very nice young man. I was disappointed that they did not put plastic down under the mulch but other than that they did a great job!!"

Betty M on June 2020

S & N Construction is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6years of experience serving Lynn Center, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Very nice young man. I was disappointed that they did not put plastic down under the mulch but other than that they did a great job!!"

Betty M on June 2020


Royer Excavating

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Royer Excavating

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Royer Excavating provides professional excavating and hauling services. We are located in Staunton IL. Call us now (618) 635-2575! Mount Olive, IL;Williamson, IL;Livingston, IL;Willsonville, IL;White city, IL

Royer Excavating provides professional excavating and hauling services. We are located in Staunton IL. Call us now (618) 635-2575! Mount Olive, IL;Williamson, IL;Livingston, IL;Willsonville, IL;White city, IL


Stevenson Excavating & Terrys Pumping

1556 210th Avenue
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Stevenson Excavating & Terrys Pumping

1556 210th Avenue
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49 years of experience

Stevenson Excavating & Terry's Pumping has been in business for thirty five years, and in that time we have served all the septic pump installation needs of the Galesburg, IL area with dedication and expertise. Because we are committed to providing quality work and excellent customer service, we have become the region’s premier septic service company.

Stevenson Excavating & Terry's Pumping has been in business for thirty five years, and in that time we have served all the septic pump installation needs of the Galesburg, IL area with dedication and expertise. Because we are committed to providing quality work and excellent customer service, we have become the region’s premier septic service company.


Debatins Excavatiñg,Demolition and concrete work

946 Tri Ave
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Debatins Excavatiñg,Demolition and concrete work

946 Tri Ave
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22 years of experience

Demolition,conrete work,3 employees, half of money for job up front with a signed contract then the other half when job is complete, we offered 10% seniors discount and financing is available

Demolition,conrete work,3 employees, half of money for job up front with a signed contract then the other half when job is complete, we offered 10% seniors discount and financing is available



Mark Ranger Excavating Inc.

217 Springfield Rd.
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Mark Ranger Excavating Inc.

217 Springfield Rd.
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34 years of experience

Mark Ranger Excavating Inc. has provided quality excavating and other services for the residential, commercial and agricultural sectors since 1991. Give us a call today. We are licensed, bonded and insured.

Mark Ranger Excavating Inc. has provided quality excavating and other services for the residential, commercial and agricultural sectors since 1991. Give us a call today. We are licensed, bonded and insured.


Pearson climbing

7533 St. Rt. 37
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Pearson climbing

7533 St. Rt. 37
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We have 3 employees we don't all usually work, we do mostly tree topping but we remove tree and stumps also, we can do jobs as big as clearing out tree lines to just removing a tree dead or to close to the house. We use climbers mostly so we don't destroy yards with bucket trucks and spilling hydrolic oil everywhere.

We have 3 employees we don't all usually work, we do mostly tree topping but we remove tree and stumps also, we can do jobs as big as clearing out tree lines to just removing a tree dead or to close to the house. We use climbers mostly so we don't destroy yards with bucket trucks and spilling hydrolic oil everywhere.


Conley Excavating & Construction

1555 Gramercy Pl
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Conley Excavating & Construction

1555 Gramercy Pl
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Free onsite estimate

Independently owned with over 18 years of experience! Conley Excavating has been serving the Grundy County, Will County Cook County and surrounding areas for your various excavating and construction needs. Conley Excavating has only the most professional and experienced staff on hand. We offer a safer alternative with our Hydro Excavating service. Our main priority is to provide high quality work in a safe and timely manner. ensuring customer satisfaction to both our customers and the community we serve. We hope to accommodate your specific needs with the multitude of services we offer, and we would very much appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with you on any of your upcoming projects. Our services include, but are not limited to: • General excavation • Sewer & water • Demolition • Grading & hauling • Hydro excavating • Vactor services • Service repairs We also include commercial, industrial and residential estimates. Call Conley Excavating or click today to set up an appointment! We thank you in advance for using our services.

Independently owned with over 18 years of experience! Conley Excavating has been serving the Grundy County, Will County Cook County and surrounding areas for your various excavating and construction needs. Conley Excavating has only the most professional and experienced staff on hand. We offer a safer alternative with our Hydro Excavating service. Our main priority is to provide high quality work in a safe and timely manner. ensuring customer satisfaction to both our customers and the community we serve. We hope to accommodate your specific needs with the multitude of services we offer, and we would very much appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with you on any of your upcoming projects. Our services include, but are not limited to: • General excavation • Sewer & water • Demolition • Grading & hauling • Hydro excavating • Vactor services • Service repairs We also include commercial, industrial and residential estimates. Call Conley Excavating or click today to set up an appointment! We thank you in advance for using our services.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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