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Dean Excavating

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Dean Excavating

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

Dean Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022

Dean Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022


Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

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Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and sewer services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good work"

Jerry P on January 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and sewer services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good work"

Jerry P on January 2023


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Kaufman Earthmoving LLC

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Kaufman Earthmoving LLC

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42 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Kaufman Earthmoving was established in 1988. Though out the year Kaufman Earthmoving serves the Macon, Piatt, Dewitt County and more. Here at Kaufman Earthmoving we have tackled some of the biggest jobs in soil and water conservation district all the way down to site prep, and land clearing. Armado is no job too big no job too small. We are always here for the customers 24/7

"Contractor needed to dig post holes for fencing project with many on a incline and a few along backside of garage with limited access. Kyle arrived with a mini excavator with a post hole digger/auger attachment on the date/time we agreed to. A real pleasure to work with as holes were dug on a very hot Sat. afternoon. He showed up, was very professional and flawlessly completed the job. Would definitely recommend and hire this contractor again. "

Chuck R on July 2025

Kaufman Earthmoving was established in 1988. Though out the year Kaufman Earthmoving serves the Macon, Piatt, Dewitt County and more. Here at Kaufman Earthmoving we have tackled some of the biggest jobs in soil and water conservation district all the way down to site prep, and land clearing. Armado is no job too big no job too small. We are always here for the customers 24/7

"Contractor needed to dig post holes for fencing project with many on a incline and a few along backside of garage with limited access. Kyle arrived with a mini excavator with a post hole digger/auger attachment on the date/time we agreed to. A real pleasure to work with as holes were dug on a very hot Sat. afternoon. He showed up, was very professional and flawlessly completed the job. Would definitely recommend and hire this contractor again. "

Chuck R on July 2025


B & C Customs

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B & C Customs

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5 years of experience

B&C Customs is a locally owned business that specializes in excavating and other services such as light demolition, trenching, water and sewer line installation & repair. We also offer land clearing & mulching.

B&C Customs is a locally owned business that specializes in excavating and other services such as light demolition, trenching, water and sewer line installation & repair. We also offer land clearing & mulching.


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M&J Concepts & Solutions Inc.

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M&J Concepts & Solutions Inc.

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

27 Years of Experience. Professional results. Family owned and operated, located in Central Illinois. General contracting company we specialize in all Phases of Residential, Light Commercial Remodel & Repair. Wall, floor, ceiling systems, roof systems. Doors, windows, siding, decks, kitchen cabinets. Marble, pre-finished hardwood floors, tile, LVT, all floating floor systems. Paint, stain. Structural repair. Concrete work as well as repair and so much more.

"It was faster than we thought it was gonna be. They were very professional and would definitely recommend them to anyone."

Kristy J on January 2022

27 Years of Experience. Professional results. Family owned and operated, located in Central Illinois. General contracting company we specialize in all Phases of Residential, Light Commercial Remodel & Repair. Wall, floor, ceiling systems, roof systems. Doors, windows, siding, decks, kitchen cabinets. Marble, pre-finished hardwood floors, tile, LVT, all floating floor systems. Paint, stain. Structural repair. Concrete work as well as repair and so much more.

"It was faster than we thought it was gonna be. They were very professional and would definitely recommend them to anyone."

Kristy J on January 2022



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Brown Concrete

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Brown Concrete

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Specialising in decorative and stamp Custom designs Driveways Patios Sidewalks Basements & garages Steps Saw cutting Sealing Hauling Grade work Demo work Free estimates!! When i bid your job you will recieve 5 business cards. Now, even if i dont get your job you can hand them business cards out to someone you know who is in need of my services. Now if i get that job and am chosen to do it; i will give you whom received the cards $100 for the reference. That gives you a chance to make $500!!! I like to meet with the customer and go over their view of the work they want and work around their needs. I am open and honest with every customer.

Specialising in decorative and stamp Custom designs Driveways Patios Sidewalks Basements & garages Steps Saw cutting Sealing Hauling Grade work Demo work Free estimates!! When i bid your job you will recieve 5 business cards. Now, even if i dont get your job you can hand them business cards out to someone you know who is in need of my services. Now if i get that job and am chosen to do it; i will give you whom received the cards $100 for the reference. That gives you a chance to make $500!!! I like to meet with the customer and go over their view of the work they want and work around their needs. I am open and honest with every customer.



Davis Excavating and Farm Drainage

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Davis Excavating and Farm Drainage

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Welcome to Davis Excavating and Farm Drainage! We're your local, family owned and operated business, serving Forrest, IL and the surrounding areas with experienced excavating and more since 1975. Davis Excavating and Farm Drainage specializes in installing pattern tile drain systems for farms and agricultural land, site preparation for commercial buildings, and all types of conservation work such as waterway and ditch cleaning. With over 40 years of experience, Davis Excavating and Farm Drainage has what it takes to get the job done right! Call Davis Excavating and Farm Drainage TODAY!

Welcome to Davis Excavating and Farm Drainage! We're your local, family owned and operated business, serving Forrest, IL and the surrounding areas with experienced excavating and more since 1975. Davis Excavating and Farm Drainage specializes in installing pattern tile drain systems for farms and agricultural land, site preparation for commercial buildings, and all types of conservation work such as waterway and ditch cleaning. With over 40 years of experience, Davis Excavating and Farm Drainage has what it takes to get the job done right! Call Davis Excavating and Farm Drainage TODAY!


B&B Demolition

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B&B Demolition

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

We tear down houses, garages, barns, sheds, along with any concrete, brick, and stone foundations. We give free estimates and are willing to do almost any residential projects you throw at us. We are a family owned business that give affordable rates so please feel free to give us a call at anytime. Thank you!

We tear down houses, garages, barns, sheds, along with any concrete, brick, and stone foundations. We give free estimates and are willing to do almost any residential projects you throw at us. We are a family owned business that give affordable rates so please feel free to give us a call at anytime. Thank you!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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