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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Hodgkins - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Crowbar Construction
Crowbar Construction
4.7(
98
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hodgkins, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent contact timely response job b well done!"
Demolition
Room Addition Foundations
Installing a paver walk
Dumpsters small or LARGE
Contract Carpet Vac.

+71

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Sacramento Serrano Landscaping
3.4(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hodgkins, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oscar was very responsive. Got back to me on time. They did a good job overall with the whole project."
Unilock hollandstone steps
Unilock hollandstone steps
Unilock Hollandstone
Unilock Hollandstone
Unilock hollandstone

+48

Response time3 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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David's Concrete
3.9(
26
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Hodgkins, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gave free estimate, cleaned up after, showed up on time, work done in a professional manner"
Response time3 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Gooseland Tree and Excavating
3.5(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Hodgkins, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! \nWe have been in business since 1998. We specialize in Excavation work residential and commercial as well as Lawn Maintenance & Tree Removal.

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Basement
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Last step junk removal
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hodgkins, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hello my name Is isaak, I own last step junk removal we operate in Elgin il, and we specialize in junk removal in residential and commercial buildings, like, furniture BAG OF JUNK, TVS, etc \nFree estimates via message or email\nWe would love the opportunity to work with you,

Tree debris/ leaves
Tree debris/ leaves
Tree debris/ leaves
House clean outs
House clean outs

+4

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Buildmax
3.3(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Hodgkins, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hasn’t started yet. But did hire"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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