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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Glendale Heights - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving Glendale Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Although our project was delayed a bit due to weather, they maintained constant daily communication during this delay to make sure we were aware of the situation. Once they came out to do the project, this small team worked diligently to get the job done which ended up looking fantastic. They also discussed a lawn problem with me and offered to re-sod our front lawn the next day and at a fair price. It was an unplanned project but we are glad we did this additional work. Fernando and his team provided excellent customer service and quality work. The price worked well for us too! We will call next year for the backyard. Thanks guys!!!"
Aurora's project
Batavia's project
front yard renovation
front yard renovation
Plant design

+36

Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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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 Glendale Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A friend recommended Titan to me for a small excavating job I needed done at my commercial property. I worked with Brian on the project and everything went flawlessly. They showed up on time and did a great job. I was very impressed with the clean up after they finished. Since then, I signed a snow plowing contract to plow all of my properties."
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning

+5

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by78%of homeowners
D&B Landscaping Services
4.1(
33
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Glendale Heights, 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

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

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