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Avatar for TITON SERVICES OF ELGIN LLC
TITON SERVICES OF ELGIN LLC
5.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Gilberts, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I thought they did a great job. Had to have area regraded after new septic install and also had to have driveway doug out and graded to meet the countyâ s requirements for rental license. They did a great job. I felt like pricing was fair as well. Thanks for hard work."
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning

+5

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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M&D Heating&Cooling
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gilberts, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were out of state and needed someone we could trust to do the work unsupervised. The work was done and passed the new buyers home inspection before the closing."
My jobs
Maintenance Cleaning And Repair
Repair Inducer Motor change
Repair Inducer Motor
Furnace installation

+8

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BK Enhancements
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Gilberts, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"BK Enhancements did great work edging, mulching and removing leaves/weeds. I am very happy with the landscaping."
What We Can Do For You
What We Can Do For You
What We Can Do For You
What We Can Do For You
What We Can Do For You

+2

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Avatar for Daybreaker, Inc.
Daybreaker, Inc.
4.2(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Gilberts, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Jeff and his team did an outstanding job expanding our patio, adding a seating wall and built a new sidewalk for our backyard. I would highly recommend them.."
Before 1
Before 2
Sidewalk 1
Sidewalk 2
Rear sidewalk/patio

+54

Response time4 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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T&K Builders LLC
3.9(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Gilberts, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"contacted T&K Builders after discovering mold in my exterior wall, and their response was immediate and professional. The team quickly demolished the affected area and installed the necessary structural supports to safely hold the roof. Everyone on site worked efficiently, communicated clearly, and maintained a high level of professionalism throughout the process. They kept the site clean, protected materials from the elements, and were extremely organized—especially important since we received over four inches of snow the following day. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and stress-free. Their attention to detail, workmanship, and respect for the property truly set them apart. I would absolutely recommend T&K Builders for any future projects and would not hesitate to call them again."
Mall Dr Shell remodel
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Van Heart Services, LLC
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Gilberts, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Everything was great. He had good communication and was great to work with"
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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STATELINE EXCAVATING AND GRADING LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gilberts, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 5 years of experience in the Excavation industry, STATELINE EXCAVATING AND GRADING LLC is your industry expert in Genoa city. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!\n

Response time3 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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