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Holmes SkidWorks
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Serving Geneseo, IL and surrounding areas

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Offers commercial services

"I had a sewer pipe issue in my front yard that had to be dug up and repaired and needed the pile of dirt the plumbing company left in my front yard graded and hydroseeded. I got online and we’re looking for landscapers and contractors in Davenport Iowa in the Quad cities and they responded right away and had a great price. Highly recommended!"
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Takota Outdoor Transformations LLC
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Serving Geneseo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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We are an owner-operated landscaping company established in 2019, backed by over 35 years of hands-on experience. We specialize in mulching, planting, cleanups, paver patios, retaining walls, water features, and low-voltage outdoor lighting.\n\nOur direct, owner-led approach ensures every project is completed with precision, care, and attention to detail. When you hire Takota, you're working directly with the people who care most about the outcome.

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S&N Construction
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Serving Geneseo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"The customer service with them is really great and i have sued them for several years. They complete the work you wanted how you wanted. They put you first and make sure the project is how you want it."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NRE Land Solutions, LLC
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Serving Geneseo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Did a great job leveling off my gravel driveway by adding new gravel also installed a gravel area behind house leveled off and looks great . Customer service was excellent always kept me informed as to what was going on and did the job in a timely manner. I have more projects to do and will definitely call them back to do them"
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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NRE Land Solutions, LLC
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Serving Geneseo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

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"Excellent communication and project was completed in a timely manner. Love how my pastures look now that they have been mowed, grading around the creek, new culvert installed, and trees trimmed. Much safer creek for my horses with the grading work completed and they can actually use the trees for coverage. Highly recommend."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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.

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