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Avatar for Fern's Landscaping & Design
Fern's Landscaping & Design
4.5(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Glen Ellyn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Would be tough to find another company that works so hard with great pricing and top notch work. They installed a paver patio with a tv wall with a fire pit and sitting wall. They also added in a walkway with landscaping and sodded the rest of the yard. Their work is phenomenal! I can’t say enough about the crew but they put their all into your project to make sure you’re very happy!"
Aurora's project
Batavia's project
front yard renovation
front yard renovation
Plant design

+36

Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Glen Ellyn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Indy at Golden Willow listened to what we needed and worked promptly to share plans and reasonable estimate. The work was done within a week, and I was surprised to come home to see all done within a day, cleaned up, and exactly as we discussed."
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist Top & Copthorne Mixed Sold
Sidewalk Before Installation
After Installation

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fernanado's Landscape and Tree Contractors
4.6(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Glen Ellyn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thye did a great job, very responsive and communicate well. Several neighbors hired them after they saw my house. ...:)"
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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D&B Landscaping Services
4.1(
33
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Glen Ellyn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Manny was extremely helpful, friendly, and efficient. Manny came and chatted about my project, sent designs for me to approve (with a quote), tore out my old backyard landscaping and put in the new design all within 2 weeks! I would definitely use him again."
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JV Landscaping
3.8(
28
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Glen Ellyn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Thank you! JV Landscaping for fitting us into your schedule after a rainy week! My parents & I are recovering from covid & thank goodness JV Landscaping has been able to come to our rescue! I have signed up with them to finish our landscaping for the rest of the year! I don't have to think about fall clean-up! :)"
Spring Clean Up!
Brick pathway
Pavestone retaining wall
Bricks sidewalk
Gardens wall s

+8

Response time8 hrs
93 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Sacramento Serrano Landscaping
3.4(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Glen Ellyn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very pleased with the work. Oscar did a great job in coming up with a beautiful 3D design for the patio and helping in selecting the right material. The crew was very professional and hardworking and they completed within the timeframe that was set. Great communication through the project and cleanliness post project. I would highly recommend them for brick and pavers projects."
Unilock hollandstone steps
Unilock hollandstone steps
Unilock Hollandstone
Unilock Hollandstone
Unilock hollandstone

+48

Response time3 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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.

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