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*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Great Lakes, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

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Last update on December 05, 2025

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Avatar for Greenlight Design Group

Greenlight Design Group

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Greenlight Design Group

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Greenlight Design Group is a family own and operated business. Here at Greenlight Design Group we specialize in landscape and hardscape design and installation. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"Randy was so very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with our project! We had him do the finishing touches on our dream pool and surrounding space. He installed artificial turf, a decorative stone walkway and created multiple planting beds! Itâ s all more beautiful than I could have imagined! I am so happy with how it all turned out, I give him my highest recommendation!"

David C on May 2023

Greenlight Design Group is a family own and operated business. Here at Greenlight Design Group we specialize in landscape and hardscape design and installation. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"Randy was so very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with our project! We had him do the finishing touches on our dream pool and surrounding space. He installed artificial turf, a decorative stone walkway and created multiple planting beds! Itâ s all more beautiful than I could have imagined! I am so happy with how it all turned out, I give him my highest recommendation!"

David C on May 2023

RLP Diversified, INC

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RLP Diversified, INC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

RLP Diversified, INC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.

"He did a great job!"

Jessy J on April 2022

RLP Diversified, INC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.

"He did a great job!"

Jessy J on April 2022

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C CORONA CONSTRUCTION LTD.

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C CORONA CONSTRUCTION LTD.

5.00(
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Super Service Award
36 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

At C Corona Construction, we don’t just build—we solve problems, enhance communities, and ensure safe, high-quality construction. Our expertise, dedication, and commitment to safety allow us to Make It Happen. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Corona Construction was fantastic to work with. When they said they would be at my house at 6am for an estimate he was there 5 minutes early. When he said he would be there at 7am to do the work he was 5 minutes early. He gave a proposal on the spot and had very fair pricing. Overall, this was one of the best contractors that I have worked with. I look forward to doing more projects with them in the future. "

ERIC R on September 2025

At C Corona Construction, we don’t just build—we solve problems, enhance communities, and ensure safe, high-quality construction. Our expertise, dedication, and commitment to safety allow us to Make It Happen. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Corona Construction was fantastic to work with. When they said they would be at my house at 6am for an estimate he was there 5 minutes early. When he said he would be there at 7am to do the work he was 5 minutes early. He gave a proposal on the spot and had very fair pricing. Overall, this was one of the best contractors that I have worked with. I look forward to doing more projects with them in the future. "

ERIC R on September 2025

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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc

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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc

4.80(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
266 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.

"Well done!"

Tyron J on December 2025

Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.

"Well done!"

Tyron J on December 2025

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JB Earth Solutions

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JB Earth Solutions

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Free onsite estimate

At JB Earth Solutions we strive to go above and beyond your normal excavating company. We take care of any project like it is family. Give us a call to learn more or get your free estimate.

At JB Earth Solutions we strive to go above and beyond your normal excavating company. We take care of any project like it is family. Give us a call to learn more or get your free estimate.

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nesco construction

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nesco construction

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Hello thank you for visiting us ! we offer very good affordable prices free estimates. UP TO 30% OFF FOR FIRSTS CUSTOMERS!!! PLUMBING ELECTRIC HVAC & A/C More than 10 years of experience! 100% Job Quality Guarantee! LICENSED BOND & INSURE !

"Do not use them! They asked for more than 50% down to purchase materials and they left me with an unseasoned contractor when I was supposed to get a carpenter. They damaged my floors and hardwood stairs and left me with a hazardous staircase that was a finished and the first level not even started. I’ve requested money back and they blocked my phone number and I cannot reach anybody I’m going to file a claim to the Better Business Bureau for the serious situation that they left me in without even a reimbursement of payment. I’m an honest consumer warning anyone considering not to use them. Also the owner did not pay his employee for any labor of the job and the other 5 star posts are from the employees themselves. Do not trust"

Stephanie B on April 2021

Hello thank you for visiting us ! we offer very good affordable prices free estimates. UP TO 30% OFF FOR FIRSTS CUSTOMERS!!! PLUMBING ELECTRIC HVAC & A/C More than 10 years of experience! 100% Job Quality Guarantee! LICENSED BOND & INSURE !

"Do not use them! They asked for more than 50% down to purchase materials and they left me with an unseasoned contractor when I was supposed to get a carpenter. They damaged my floors and hardwood stairs and left me with a hazardous staircase that was a finished and the first level not even started. I’ve requested money back and they blocked my phone number and I cannot reach anybody I’m going to file a claim to the Better Business Bureau for the serious situation that they left me in without even a reimbursement of payment. I’m an honest consumer warning anyone considering not to use them. Also the owner did not pay his employee for any labor of the job and the other 5 star posts are from the employees themselves. Do not trust"

Stephanie B on April 2021

Bolton enterprises inc

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Bolton enterprises inc

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bolton enterprises is a family owned and operated business. With a combined 40 years experience in the business. We specialize in residential and commercial: foundations / room additions driveways sidewalks barn floors patios, sidewalks, pool decks excavation skid steer work

"It was very good. They were very professional, very experienced, and I would use them and"

Brad W on September 2019

Bolton enterprises is a family owned and operated business. With a combined 40 years experience in the business. We specialize in residential and commercial: foundations / room additions driveways sidewalks barn floors patios, sidewalks, pool decks excavation skid steer work

"It was very good. They were very professional, very experienced, and I would use them and"

Brad W on September 2019

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

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