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Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service
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Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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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!

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Sprocket Excavating, LLC
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Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"I cannot say enough good things about this company, about Chris the owner, about the respect for the client that he has, the performance of the job, sincere dedication to every detail including all clean up..we appreciate ALL the HONEST communication AND Transparency during the whole process before, during and after. He the best man for this huge job. $7000 was alot of money- he understood BUT WE COULDN'T HAVE CHOSE ANYONE BETTER! THERE IS NO COMPANY (IN OUR OPINION) THAT WE FOUND FOR SEWER REPAIR TO BE MORE PROFESSIONAL, HIGHLY SKILLED SKILLED, HARD WORKING, VERY HONEST, EXTREMELY DEPENDABLE AND DEFINITELY MORE TRUSTWORTHY THAN HIS COMPETITORS. WE 💯 WOULD RECOMMEND HIM- SPROCKET EXCAVATING TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR THE BEST. HE WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY. 5 STAR ALL THE WAY. BESIDES, HE IS VERY KIND AND CONSIDERATE TO HIS CUSTOMERS - even those who ask a lot of questions about the entire process. Thank YOU CHRIS FOR BEING PATIENT AND FOR EVERYTHING ELSE TOO!"
Response time5 hrs
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Eddington Builds
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Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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From the first scoop of dirt to the final nail in the deck, Eddington Builds is your single source for professional property upgrades. We combine heavy-duty excavation power with expert craftsmanship to handle every phase of your outdoor project. Whether you need land cleared and leveled, a new concrete driveway or patio poured, or a custom-built deck and fence to finish the space, our team of specialized pros delivers.

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SJ&J Excavating and Land Management LLC
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Serving Manito, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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Small jobs welcome

"SJ&J Excavating and Land Management LLC was hired to regrade/slope existing water problems that would flood back patio and room. They regarded and installed corrugated piping to remove water from the rear yard and allow it to be released naturally in the front yard area. Excellent work and tested after first rain!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

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