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58 *The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Grayslake, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.
*The HomeAdvisor rating for Excavation companies in Grayslake, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.
Last update on June 09, 2026
Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Overall Landscaping projects I have hired them for are outstanding. And I've hired them for over 20 Years all our patio and brick paver jobs are still holding up. Couldn't be more pleased with the work and professionalism."
+3
Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Credit card accepted
Customers say: Quick response
"We actually had work done in both front and back yard. We will have Juan and his crew back next year to finish the back yard. Very professional and courteous. We give him the highest of recommendations."
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!"
+23
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."
+15
Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Would highly recommend! We had work done in our home which made it so dirty & dusty! They made our house look and feel spotless afterwards! Will use again!"
+19
Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I had old timber walls removed & new ones installed. New plantiings, trees and mulch. All the workmen that Flirian & Ernin brought to my job worked very hard to give us a beautiful finished job. I would hire them again."
+452
Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We recently had a large retaining wall built in our backyard. We worked with Hernandez Brothers of Mundelein landscaping and I HIGHLY recommend them! They were extremely responsible, pleasant and reasonable! Do not hesitate call them for any projects!"
+3
Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very friendly and completed the job quickly."
+11
Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"My stairs were falling apart, these folks came in and reframed one side, poured concrete on the broken stairs as well as one side of the wall. It looks fantastic!!"
Serving Grayslake, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Edged beds and filled with fresh top soil along with trimming up all shrubs and bushes. Fair pricing and transparent on what work would be done."
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