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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Glen Ellyn - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Fern's Landscaping & Design
Fern's Landscaping & Design
4.5(
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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
32 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%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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