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Avatar for Keeney Construction Excavation
Keeney Construction Excavation
4.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Grafton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"The job was done efficiently, correctly and on time."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Green Outdoors
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grafton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Offers commercial services

"The work completed was exemplary! He knew what we needed done and he did exactly that. All work was performed in a timely manner which kept the cost to a minimum. You can't ask for more than that... I will definitely recommend Green Outdoors to anyone who needs property cleared!"
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Response rate100%
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L&M Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Grafton, IL and surrounding areas

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Site clearing, tree removal, trenching, driveway repairs water/sewer pipe installation.\nJohn Deere 35g

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J T Bell excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Grafton, IL and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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J T Bell Excavation specializes in grading, land clearing, base dig outs, backfilling, trenching, and other excavation services. Reliable work done right for residential and commercial projects

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Highland Hills Land Management
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grafton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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With years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or piece of property. We handle all of your excavation and land management needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Highland Hills Land Management a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time4 days
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CMP contracting
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grafton, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I am a dedicated and dependable landscaping professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for creating beautiful, well-maintained outdoor spaces. I have experience in lawn care, landscape maintenance, planting, mulching, trimming, edging, and general property upkeep. I take pride in delivering quality work, paying close attention to detail, and ensuring every job is completed safely and efficiently.\n\nClients can count on me to be punctual, reliable, and committed to exceeding expectations. I understand the importance of maintaining attractive landscapes that enhance the appearance and value of residential and commercial properties. I bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.\n\nIf you're looking for someone who is hardworking, trustworthy, and takes pride in every project, I’m your guy!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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