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Avatar for JK Company, LLC

JK Company, LLC

4.98(
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JK Company, LLC

4.98(
93
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

JK Company is a locally owned and family-run company with over 25 years experience. With creativity at the forefront, we design and detail your hardscape items to fit your needs. We specialize in brick driveways and walkways, decks, patios, and pergolas. We also provide irrigation, drainage solutions, and waterproofing, that are signed and sealed and can be permitted. We are extremely dedicated and customer-oriented. We understand the value of building lifelong relationships with our clients. Once you have worked with JK Company, you will never have to seek another contractor again. Workmanship guaranteed. Licensed, bonded and insured. Prompt reply to your requests. Call today for a free estimate.

"Good quality work. Honest people "

Steve D on November 2025

JK Company is a locally owned and family-run company with over 25 years experience. With creativity at the forefront, we design and detail your hardscape items to fit your needs. We specialize in brick driveways and walkways, decks, patios, and pergolas. We also provide irrigation, drainage solutions, and waterproofing, that are signed and sealed and can be permitted. We are extremely dedicated and customer-oriented. We understand the value of building lifelong relationships with our clients. Once you have worked with JK Company, you will never have to seek another contractor again. Workmanship guaranteed. Licensed, bonded and insured. Prompt reply to your requests. Call today for a free estimate.

"Good quality work. Honest people "

Steve D on November 2025


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Unique Landscaping Service

4.66(
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Unique Landscaping Service

4.66(
123
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Unique Landscaping Service, is a professional and full service landscape company that offers high quality craftsmanship in all aspects of landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Our landscapers are highly experienced and get the job done quickly and correctly.

"Fabian was fantastic. They helped remover big boulders from my fire pit area. Smoothed the area and planted grass seed"

Doug L on April 2025

Unique Landscaping Service, is a professional and full service landscape company that offers high quality craftsmanship in all aspects of landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Our landscapers are highly experienced and get the job done quickly and correctly.

"Fabian was fantastic. They helped remover big boulders from my fire pit area. Smoothed the area and planted grass seed"

Doug L on April 2025


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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc

4.85(
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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc

4.85(
13
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 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.

"GREAT JOB! EXPEDIENT AND PRECISE!"

Nichole S on May 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.

"GREAT JOB! EXPEDIENT AND PRECISE!"

Nichole S on May 2025


All Service Calls, LLC

4.98(
33
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All Service Calls, LLC

4.98(
33
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Here at All Service Calls LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Timely and professional. Responsive and completed the job faster than expected with cleanup. "

Collin C on January 2025

Here at All Service Calls LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Timely and professional. Responsive and completed the job faster than expected with cleanup. "

Collin C on January 2025


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Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.

4.83(
60
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Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.

4.83(
60
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

At Greentrail Landscape and Design we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. For anyone requesting landscaping design, please contact for additional landscape design charge.

"They were accommodating."

Joe B on December 2025

At Greentrail Landscape and Design we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. For anyone requesting landscaping design, please contact for additional landscape design charge.

"They were accommodating."

Joe B on December 2025


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Toro Total Construction LLC

4.92(
18
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Toro Total Construction LLC

4.92(
18
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Toro Total Construction LLC takes great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"In preparation for our driveway project, I had reached out to three construction companies. Alex with Toro Total construction was immediate in his response back, set up a time to come out personally to assess and give us a quote. His quote was fair and within our budget.. His timing and communication is excellent. He also took care of the headaches of getting the permits and oversaw personally our driveway project to completion. Even hand finished the surface, which was above and beyond."

Christine M on October 2024

Toro Total Construction LLC takes great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"In preparation for our driveway project, I had reached out to three construction companies. Alex with Toro Total construction was immediate in his response back, set up a time to come out personally to assess and give us a quote. His quote was fair and within our budget.. His timing and communication is excellent. He also took care of the headaches of getting the permits and oversaw personally our driveway project to completion. Even hand finished the surface, which was above and beyond."

Christine M on October 2024


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Greenlight Design Group

5.00(
5
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Greenlight Design Group

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 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


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C CORONA CONSTRUCTION LTD.

5.00(
3
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C CORONA CONSTRUCTION LTD.

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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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Strategic Demolition & Excavation Corporation

5.00(
3
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Strategic Demolition & Excavation Corporation

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Demolished oversized garage and cleaned up various debris around property. Great job!!!!"

K G on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Demolished oversized garage and cleaned up various debris around property. Great job!!!!"

K G on August 2025


RLP Diversified, INC

5.00(
1
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RLP Diversified, INC

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Silt fences should be trenched 8 to 12 inches deep to prevent sediment-filled water from escaping underneath. It also helps to anchor the fence during wet, windy weather. The silt fence fabric often has a red line to indicate the depth for digging. A good contractor will be familiar with the guidelines and regulations.

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