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All American Utility

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All American Utility

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

All American Utility is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021

All American Utility is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021


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A New Look Construction, LLC

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A New Look Construction, LLC

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Jason was very professional did a fantastic job on my deck.Clean up and haul away was perfect would highly recommend him."

Rick V on August 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Jason was very professional did a fantastic job on my deck.Clean up and haul away was perfect would highly recommend him."

Rick V on August 2025


VJF Contracting

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VJF Contracting

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

VJF Contracting is your one stop shop for all of your electrical projects! Offering services like: house rewiring, electrical panels, underground wiring, whole house generators, lighting, and Much more! VJF Contracting is a residential and commercial company! No job to big or small!

"It went very well."

Kenneth K on March 2023

VJF Contracting is your one stop shop for all of your electrical projects! Offering services like: house rewiring, electrical panels, underground wiring, whole house generators, lighting, and Much more! VJF Contracting is a residential and commercial company! No job to big or small!

"It went very well."

Kenneth K on March 2023


Paine's Home Service's

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Paine's Home Service's

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At Paine's Home Service's, I provide affordable rates with professional quality with 20 years of experience painting pressure washing and asphalt sealing

At Paine's Home Service's, I provide affordable rates with professional quality with 20 years of experience painting pressure washing and asphalt sealing


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Kaboom Rigging

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Kaboom Rigging

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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023


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S&S Construction

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S&S Construction

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Here at S&S construction we do it all! Concrete sidewalks, driveways, patios, fence repair,installation,seal,stain,&paint. decking, pressure washing, gutters, siding & roofing! Fair priced quality work. If you got a dime we got the time No job to small or big

"Would give 0 stats if I could! Stay away from Tim. Quoted us for a fence with 2 gates as we wanted, showed up a week later with only one because he forgot. Due to supply shortage he couldn't get another one and the one he had was cracked anyway. So here we are October when the fence was done in May, being ghosted when all we want is the money for the gates and labor costs refunded. Tried to give them the benefit of the doubt but now not being answered is the last straw."

Steven A on October 2021

Here at S&S construction we do it all! Concrete sidewalks, driveways, patios, fence repair,installation,seal,stain,&paint. decking, pressure washing, gutters, siding & roofing! Fair priced quality work. If you got a dime we got the time No job to small or big

"Would give 0 stats if I could! Stay away from Tim. Quoted us for a fence with 2 gates as we wanted, showed up a week later with only one because he forgot. Due to supply shortage he couldn't get another one and the one he had was cracked anyway. So here we are October when the fence was done in May, being ghosted when all we want is the money for the gates and labor costs refunded. Tried to give them the benefit of the doubt but now not being answered is the last straw."

Steven A on October 2021


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Varsity Group Inc.

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Varsity Group Inc.

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6 years of experience

Our Number 1 priority is quality. Our goal is to ensure you get durable, long-lasting outcomes to make certain your asphalt properties look great and last long term. We utilize nothing but the Top quality products and equipment to secure these great results. When it comes to asphalt paving contractors, experience does matter, and we put our expertise to work for you. We take the time to assess your property and discuss your needs and goals with you. We want to make sure that you get the right parking lot or driveway options, not just the fastest or most expensive solutions. It’s that attention to detail that can make a huge difference in your overall satisfaction with the result, we make sure to go above and beyond to take great care of you and your property. -New parking lot installation -Parking lot replacements -Asphalt resurfacing -Crack and pothole repairs -Parking lot striping -Handicap space marking -Parking stop installation -Concrete stop installation -Sealcoating -And more MINIMUM SEALCOATING CHARGE: $200 for 1,000sq ft or less

Our Number 1 priority is quality. Our goal is to ensure you get durable, long-lasting outcomes to make certain your asphalt properties look great and last long term. We utilize nothing but the Top quality products and equipment to secure these great results. When it comes to asphalt paving contractors, experience does matter, and we put our expertise to work for you. We take the time to assess your property and discuss your needs and goals with you. We want to make sure that you get the right parking lot or driveway options, not just the fastest or most expensive solutions. It’s that attention to detail that can make a huge difference in your overall satisfaction with the result, we make sure to go above and beyond to take great care of you and your property. -New parking lot installation -Parking lot replacements -Asphalt resurfacing -Crack and pothole repairs -Parking lot striping -Handicap space marking -Parking stop installation -Concrete stop installation -Sealcoating -And more MINIMUM SEALCOATING CHARGE: $200 for 1,000sq ft or less


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


Premier Asphalt

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Premier Asphalt

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Customers say: Terrific value
48 years of experience

WE DO COMPLETE ASPHALT PAVING PROJECTS ONLY. Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Asphalt Paving Contractor. NO SEALCOATING!

"The job was poorly done, not the promised 3? of asphalt and insufficient stone underlay. Driveway is pitting where cars are parked and cracking and pitting where cars drive on. Multiple tries for answers and empty promises about coming out to check. "

Mike G on July 2025

WE DO COMPLETE ASPHALT PAVING PROJECTS ONLY. Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Asphalt Paving Contractor. NO SEALCOATING!

"The job was poorly done, not the promised 3? of asphalt and insufficient stone underlay. Driveway is pitting where cars are parked and cracking and pitting where cars drive on. Multiple tries for answers and empty promises about coming out to check. "

Mike G on July 2025


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CAPTAIN'S CONCRETE AND CONSTRUCTION

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CAPTAIN'S CONCRETE AND CONSTRUCTION

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35 years of experience

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic tanks are typically buried between four inches and four feet deep, depending on the property, the soil, and the size of the tank. When the septic tank is buried on the deeper end of this range, it may be harder for you to locate it on your own with a soil probe or just by observing the yard for signs of the tank. However, if you have trouble finding the septic tank, a pro will be happy to help you.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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