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Avatar for Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Efrain responded quickly, showed up when he said he would, explained how he would fix the retaining wall (including adding drainage so no future problems arose) and was very communicative. He completed the job when he said he would and it looks wonderful. I would wholeheartedly recommend him based on my experience. Rarely do I find it enjoyable to work with someone on home repair, but he was excellent!"
Walkway
Walkway
Patio
Patio
Patio

+3

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Y H S Landscape and Maintenance
4.7(
57
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Excellent excellent excellent! They did a terrific job sprucing up my yard. I had them install weed barrier and river rock under my fence. I can't say enough about their work and how easy it was to work with YHS. I will be using them again for another project next year."
Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.9(
20
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was impressed by their quick response to my emergency call. The project was more serious than I or they anticipated, but it was clear they knew what they were doing and performed the work within 24 hours. Pretty big expense, but they worked their butts off, solved the problems, and cleaned up afterwards. Nice people, too!"
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+23

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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AKDK Services, LLC
5.0(
46
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am located in Kansas City and needed a contractor to fix a drain at a real estate property I am responsible for in Illinois. Without me being onsite AKDK held communication, followed through with preliminary asks, gave me a reasonable quote, and kept up with our office process and was a pleasure to work with the entire way though. Thank you kindly. I was concerned about being so far away and these types of things can quickly go sour. But he restored my trust and got the job done in excellent fashion."
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floor treatment!
Waxing
Shiny waxed floor
Palos Heights

+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Visionary Landscape's Design
4.4(
117
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Marcelo Vega and his crew arrived 2 hours after he first came to estimate a tree removal and deadfall cleanup. They had the tree down in about 1 hour and stump chipped out, topsoil and seeded within the same day all at an excellent price. His business handles all kinds of landscaping, fence, and property maintenance so feel confident that his team can handle your project needs at a speed you will admire."
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape

+15

Response time3 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hernandez Bro's Landscaping
4.1(
30
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hernandez Bros. cleaned our front and back yard, clearing away leaves and hauling them away. They were on time, professional, and did a very thorough job. I would highly recommend their services."
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+3

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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.

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