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Q: How close can you dig next to a tree without killing it?

• <div><p>As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1&frac12; times as wide as the canopy of the tree&rsquo;s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.</p></div>

Q: How much does pool excavation cost?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pool-excavation-cost.htm">cost for pool excavation</a> is <b>$2,500</b>. This cost can range from <b>$450 to $4,500</b>, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. </p><p>When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional <b>$15 to $25</b> <b>per linear foot</b> to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it&rsquo;ll cost an additional <b>$2,000 to $20,000</b>. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages <b>$450</b> to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages <b>$3,020</b>.</p></div>

Q: What is a joint utility trench?

• <div><p>A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.</p></div>

Q: What do you put under permeable pavers?

• <div><p>Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you&rsquo;ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to get a crawl space repaired?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-repairing-and-cleaning-crawl-space-cost.htm">cost to repair a crawl space</a> runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.</p></div>

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ProLift has become a hero in our neighborhood. They came for an inspection to check my garage door, which made a terrible noise going up and down, and I expected I'd need expensive repairs, but no, they tightened everything going up and down a ladder several times, and it now runs so smoothly....
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T-Rex turned our nearly impassable, pothole ridden private road into a smooth, completely repaired roadway. Working with T-Rex was great, 0scar is very personable and professional, he gave us several options and prices to choose from, and performed meticulous work. We and our neighbors are very...
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Did an awesome job on my backyard removing brush and trimming
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Nicolas James just completed an exterior stain job on my home. They replace boards and caulked. They did a fantastic job. I certainly would hire them again for future projects. I definitely recommend them. Thanks guys for the great job!
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Very professional they cleaned up the jobsite really well in an out in one day I would recommend Summit Roofing to everyone
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Excellent -we had Elite stain our exterior cedar siding about 3 years ago too and again that was excellent work. Chad is very knowledgeable about finishes and explains the whole procedure. His work crew are very efficient, respectful and so very good !! I would recommend Elite to anyone looking...
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RLP Diversified, INC

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Rivero Total Maintenance, LLC

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Rivero Total Maintenance LLC specializes in commercial property maintenance and repair services throughout Illinois. We provide professional solutions for businesses, retail locations, warehouses, and commercial facilities that need reliable and experienced technicians.\n\nOur services include electrical work, plumbing repairs, equipment maintenance, lighting, carpentry, painting, facility repairs, and general property maintenance. We are experienced in working in high-traffic environments where safety, quality workmanship, and minimal disruption to operations are essential.\n\nRTM is fully insured with General Liability and Workers’ Compensation, and our team arrives fully equipped to complete the job efficiently and professionally.\n\nOur goal is simple: You run the business, we handle the maintenance.\n

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General Pro Landscaping, LLC

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"HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! They also did dethatching, clean up, weeding, mulch and a special drain tile job for us. We are more than grateful for the job they did for us. They were knowledgeable, courteous, timely and very respectful to our yard and neighbors. We will definitely have them back and will continue to refer to them to our family, friends and neighbors. Thank you so much for a job well done at a very fair price!! See you again for our future needs."

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"he did exactlly as i asked. what he did in 1/2 day would have talen me a month of sundays. also suggested a few things i had not thought about. i will hire him later in summer for my landscape wall project. would post pix but problem with file size"

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Unity Landscapes, Inc.

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"Tom was there at the exact time we agreed on. He was pleasant, went right to work immediately and was on his way in 15 min. - such a relief to get rid of stuff I stared at for over a year!!"

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"Chris Huber supervised the crew that build a sunroom on the back of our townhouse. We had a very good experience working with him and he was an excellent communicator. He wanted us to be completely happy with the addition to our home, and we definitely were. ."

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

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