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Eleven Eleven Excavating, LLC

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Eleven Eleven Excavating, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"From start to finish, he was fantastic, friendly, and made sure I got what exactly what I wanted. The guy he had come out Work. We’re also very professional and made sure that nothing was left behind Trash or anything else. I was extremely pleased with the job that they had done!"

Charles W on August 2025

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"From start to finish, he was fantastic, friendly, and made sure I got what exactly what I wanted. The guy he had come out Work. We’re also very professional and made sure that nothing was left behind Trash or anything else. I was extremely pleased with the job that they had done!"

Charles W 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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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


B&D Land Management

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B&D Land Management

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Forestry and agriculture along with lots of excavation experience. We have lots of experience in our operation and can find a way to get any job done. We only work for quality and to provide the best experience and price we can for customers. We are a veteran owned and operated business who is still trying to find a place in the market for the kind of perfection we want to provide.

Forestry and agriculture along with lots of excavation experience. We have lots of experience in our operation and can find a way to get any job done. We only work for quality and to provide the best experience and price we can for customers. We are a veteran owned and operated business who is still trying to find a place in the market for the kind of perfection we want to provide.


Missouri Handyman Service LLC

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Missouri Handyman Service LLC

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We offer General contracting, renovations & repairs specializing in kitchen and bathroom transformations! However, there is no project large or small we cannot do! We have a combined 25 yrs of experience.

We offer General contracting, renovations & repairs specializing in kitchen and bathroom transformations! However, there is no project large or small we cannot do! We have a combined 25 yrs of experience.


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Beckerle C & R

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Beckerle C & R

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3 years of experience

We provide many different services such installation, repair, painting, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, add-ons, and new construction. It's literally in our slogan "Taking dreams & building reality", all you got to do is dream it and we will build it!

We provide many different services such installation, repair, painting, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, add-ons, and new construction. It's literally in our slogan "Taking dreams & building reality", all you got to do is dream it and we will build it!


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.


Aspen Lawn Services

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Aspen Lawn Services

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7 years of experience

A Top-Tier Landscaping Service Since 2018, Aspen Lawn Services has built a reputation off reliability and supreme quality. Previously operating as Labrador Lawns, we have built our name in the industry in the state of Illinois and now we are the go-to Landscaping Service for the Greater St. Louis area. We are a team of experienced professionals, here to assist with your residential or commercial needs.

A Top-Tier Landscaping Service Since 2018, Aspen Lawn Services has built a reputation off reliability and supreme quality. Previously operating as Labrador Lawns, we have built our name in the industry in the state of Illinois and now we are the go-to Landscaping Service for the Greater St. Louis area. We are a team of experienced professionals, here to assist with your residential or commercial needs.


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

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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.

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