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Keeney Construction Excavation

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Keeney Construction Excavation

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3 years of experience
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With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Martin did a great job clearing an area for where my monument was built and laying weed barrier and gravel. I am based in California so I was not able to meet up with him in person but I sent over some photos of what we needed and we messaged back and forth to confirm all the details of the work. The job was done with amazing speed and quality. I will be using him again if I have more work in the area and definitely suggest him to anyone looking to get landscaping/excavation work done."

Hayley G on July 2025

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Martin did a great job clearing an area for where my monument was built and laying weed barrier and gravel. I am based in California so I was not able to meet up with him in person but I sent over some photos of what we needed and we messaged back and forth to confirm all the details of the work. The job was done with amazing speed and quality. I will be using him again if I have more work in the area and definitely suggest him to anyone looking to get landscaping/excavation work done."

Hayley G on July 2025

Hamby Excav8ting

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Hamby Excav8ting

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We offer land clearing, demolition, water/sewer line repair, rock and dirt hauling, dig basements, ponds, rough and finish grading and more. We do quality work at a affordable price.

We offer land clearing, demolition, water/sewer line repair, rock and dirt hauling, dig basements, ponds, rough and finish grading and more. We do quality work at a affordable price.

Southern Illinois brush control

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Southern Illinois brush control

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We are a small family run business based out of the Edwardsville, IL area. We offer forestry and land clearing, brush removal, trash removal, Clearing along fence lines and creeks.

We are a small family run business based out of the Edwardsville, IL area. We offer forestry and land clearing, brush removal, trash removal, Clearing along fence lines and creeks.

Barley Excavating LLC

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Barley Excavating LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Here at Barley Excavating LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 35 years of experience we are experts in the sewer line replacement, water line replacement and general excavation trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. All jobs are completed with compliancy to OSHA safety standards. Most jobs will be completed within 24 hours of initial contact.

"Matk called soon after my Angie's list request for a pro, and I knew as soon as I spoke with him he was reliable. His was the 3rd quote I received for the job. He came out the next evening when I was home from work and explained what needed to be done and why. He took care of all permits and utility locates. The job was done in one day - I wasn't home but the problem was exactly as he had suspected and Mark fixed it, describing the details to my husband exactly as he had to me during our consult. If you have a tree root problem in your sewer line, Barley Excavating LLC will fix it at a reasonable cost."

Julie M on October 2020

Here at Barley Excavating LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 35 years of experience we are experts in the sewer line replacement, water line replacement and general excavation trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. All jobs are completed with compliancy to OSHA safety standards. Most jobs will be completed within 24 hours of initial contact.

"Matk called soon after my Angie's list request for a pro, and I knew as soon as I spoke with him he was reliable. His was the 3rd quote I received for the job. He came out the next evening when I was home from work and explained what needed to be done and why. He took care of all permits and utility locates. The job was done in one day - I wasn't home but the problem was exactly as he had suspected and Mark fixed it, describing the details to my husband exactly as he had to me during our consult. If you have a tree root problem in your sewer line, Barley Excavating LLC will fix it at a reasonable cost."

Julie M on October 2020

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Carson Excavating LLC

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Carson Excavating LLC

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7 years of experience

Excavating Company based out of Bethalto, IL with 10+ Years of experience in Grading, Erosion Control, Water Issues, Land Clearing, Foundation Excavation, Retaining Walls, and Concrete Work.

Excavating Company based out of Bethalto, IL with 10+ Years of experience in Grading, Erosion Control, Water Issues, Land Clearing, Foundation Excavation, Retaining Walls, and Concrete Work.

Royer Excavating

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Royer Excavating

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Royer Excavating provides professional excavating and hauling services. We are located in Staunton IL. Call us now (618) 635-2575! Mount Olive, IL;Williamson, IL;Livingston, IL;Willsonville, IL;White city, IL

Royer Excavating provides professional excavating and hauling services. We are located in Staunton IL. Call us now (618) 635-2575! Mount Olive, IL;Williamson, IL;Livingston, IL;Willsonville, IL;White city, IL

Stevenson Excavating & Terrys Pumping

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Stevenson Excavating & Terrys Pumping

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49 years of experience

Stevenson Excavating & Terry's Pumping has been in business for thirty five years, and in that time we have served all the septic pump installation needs of the Galesburg, IL area with dedication and expertise. Because we are committed to providing quality work and excellent customer service, we have become the region’s premier septic service company.

Stevenson Excavating & Terry's Pumping has been in business for thirty five years, and in that time we have served all the septic pump installation needs of the Galesburg, IL area with dedication and expertise. Because we are committed to providing quality work and excellent customer service, we have become the region’s premier septic service company.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The Jerseyville, IL homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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