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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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45 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

We are 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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025

We are 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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 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.

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Frey Brothers Land Management

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Frey Brothers Land Management

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

Frey Brothers Land Management is your premier choice for exceptional landscaping services, dedicated to enhancing the beauty, functionality, and sustainability of outdoor spaces. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we specialize in providing comprehensive landscape design, installation, and maintenance solutions that exceed our clients' expectations. At Frey Brothers Land Management, we believe that every landscape should tell a story and reflect the unique personality of its owners. Our team of experienced designers works closely with each client to create custom landscape designs that harmonize with the natural environment, enhance curb appeal, and create inviting outdoor living spaces. From lush gardens and vibrant plantings to elegant hardscape features and sustainable elements, we bring creativity and vision to every project, ensuring that your landscape is a true reflection of your style and preferences. Call or click for an estimate today! Efficient solutions to maintaining your outdoors

"The Frey Brothers were excellent. Showed up early, great attitude on a cold day, worked hard, and had energy for more. Hard to find all this at once now days. Will be calling these guys back for more work for sure."

Jay O on March 2024

Frey Brothers Land Management is your premier choice for exceptional landscaping services, dedicated to enhancing the beauty, functionality, and sustainability of outdoor spaces. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we specialize in providing comprehensive landscape design, installation, and maintenance solutions that exceed our clients' expectations. At Frey Brothers Land Management, we believe that every landscape should tell a story and reflect the unique personality of its owners. Our team of experienced designers works closely with each client to create custom landscape designs that harmonize with the natural environment, enhance curb appeal, and create inviting outdoor living spaces. From lush gardens and vibrant plantings to elegant hardscape features and sustainable elements, we bring creativity and vision to every project, ensuring that your landscape is a true reflection of your style and preferences. Call or click for an estimate today! Efficient solutions to maintaining your outdoors

"The Frey Brothers were excellent. Showed up early, great attitude on a cold day, worked hard, and had energy for more. Hard to find all this at once now days. Will be calling these guys back for more work for sure."

Jay O on March 2024

Manning excavation

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Manning excavation

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Customers say: Quality work
4 years of experience

Install underground utility, Grading (yards and drive ways), Land clearing, Stump removal! We offer quality service at an affordable price. Contact us today about a free estimate!

"He did an amazing job. We had to work around the weather because it was constantly raining, but he showed up when he said he would and did exactly what we wanted done. The price was right too. We had other bids for 3 times what he quoted us. He cleaned up the mess and didn't leave anything behind except a nicely graded lawn. I would highly recommend his company."

Fred K on August 2023

Install underground utility, Grading (yards and drive ways), Land clearing, Stump removal! We offer quality service at an affordable price. Contact us today about a free estimate!

"He did an amazing job. We had to work around the weather because it was constantly raining, but he showed up when he said he would and did exactly what we wanted done. The price was right too. We had other bids for 3 times what he quoted us. He cleaned up the mess and didn't leave anything behind except a nicely graded lawn. I would highly recommend his company."

Fred K on August 2023

Barley Excavating LLC

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Barley Excavating LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
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.

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Gravity Drain Services

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Gravity Drain Services

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

Gravity drain services is a locally own and operated company located in Imperial Missouri. Our goal is to make sure the customer is satisfied after every job. We are passionate of the work we do and pride ourselves on being honest and straight forward with our customers. We are members of the Local 562 Plumbers and Pipefitters. We are fully insured and bonded. We also offer 24 hr services.

"Very friendly And professional. They also honored coupon I mentioned that was listed in Angie."

Maryluz P on July 2020

Gravity drain services is a locally own and operated company located in Imperial Missouri. Our goal is to make sure the customer is satisfied after every job. We are passionate of the work we do and pride ourselves on being honest and straight forward with our customers. We are members of the Local 562 Plumbers and Pipefitters. We are fully insured and bonded. We also offer 24 hr services.

"Very friendly And professional. They also honored coupon I mentioned that was listed in Angie."

Maryluz P on July 2020

DLF Construction LLC

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DLF Construction LLC

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

We are a small construction company with a commercial cleaning company. We install floors such as hardwood, and ceramic flooring. Concrete (flatwork) sidewalks, drive ways and kitchen and bath remodels.

We are a small construction company with a commercial cleaning company. We install floors such as hardwood, and ceramic flooring. Concrete (flatwork) sidewalks, drive ways and kitchen and bath remodels.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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.

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.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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