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Avatar for Fern's Landscaping & Design
Fern's Landscaping & Design
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lombard, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Warranties offered

"Would be tough to find another company that works so hard with great pricing and top notch work. They installed a paver patio with a tv wall with a fire pit and sitting wall. They also added in a walkway with landscaping and sodded the rest of the yard. Their work is phenomenal! I can’t say enough about the crew but they put their all into your project to make sure you’re very happy!"
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front yard renovation
front yard renovation
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Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Fernanado's Landscape and Tree Contractors
4.6(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Lombard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We originally needed a damaged tree removed but the city of Wheaton removed it. We then needed the stump ground out and some branches removed from a different tree. We contacted Fernando's and his son came and gave us an estimate. We were pleased with the estimate and contracted them to do the work. They were very professional, got the work done quickly and completely cleaned up our yard. I would recommend Fernando's Tree service to any one that needs tree work done."
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
D&B Landscaping Services
4.2(
32
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lombard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hard workers in spite of the extraordinary heat the days they were here. cleaned up everything and even power washed the dirt tracked across the patio when the job was completed. We would recommend them and plan to use them again in the spring."
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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