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S&N Construction

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S&N Construction

4.50(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

S & N Construction is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6years of experience serving Lynn Center, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Very nice young man. I was disappointed that they did not put plastic down under the mulch but other than that they did a great job!!"

Betty M on June 2020

S & N Construction is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6years of experience serving Lynn Center, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Very nice young man. I was disappointed that they did not put plastic down under the mulch but other than that they did a great job!!"

Betty M on June 2020


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Sancen Outside Services, LLC

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Sancen Outside Services, LLC

4.55(
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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"Old mulch was taken up including the liner. There were no weeds growing through the old mulch. My husband said to the worker don t you need to put down liner so the weeds don t come through, , the worker said no it will be fine. Just 3 months later weeds are everywhere you can barely see the mulch. I have downloaded pictures. If he would have listened we would not be where we are today. Then he was suppose to fill in the pond with rocks because I didn t want a pond a week later after a heavy rain the pond was back. All the money I paid for those rocks fell to the bottom. I was told by a contractor that he needed to add sand or dirt and pack it. The rain went right through the rocks.I paid him 3200.00 dollars and he had the nerves to say we chose the cheap way well what is the cheap way wanting weeds to grow all over the place and a pond with water just sitting there. 3 months later I m filing a complaint 3200.00 dollars for 3 months is highway robbery. We never said anything about cheap way 3200.00 dollars is not cheap, guess he had to come up with something. He shouldn t have taken on a job he couldn t do. When I called him he said there was no way the pond would stay dry we have to pump water out every time it rained. I couldn t believe he said that. Then he says we have to pull weeds out the mulch every time they grow this man is nuts. So I m here can t sit in my back because the mosquitoes are bad because of the standing water. The weeds are everywhere and he won t even reply anymore. He said he would come when another contractor comes never came. I told him to call my son which he said he would never did.I can t believe it. He just took our hard earned money and said I don t care what s going on I was paid. I m so angry because I trusted him he seemed like a nice guy but turned evil on us. I m disabled on a fixed income put a project off to pay him and this is how he treated us. He never even came by to speak with us that s terrible."

Roxanna D on August 2025

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"Old mulch was taken up including the liner. There were no weeds growing through the old mulch. My husband said to the worker don t you need to put down liner so the weeds don t come through, , the worker said no it will be fine. Just 3 months later weeds are everywhere you can barely see the mulch. I have downloaded pictures. If he would have listened we would not be where we are today. Then he was suppose to fill in the pond with rocks because I didn t want a pond a week later after a heavy rain the pond was back. All the money I paid for those rocks fell to the bottom. I was told by a contractor that he needed to add sand or dirt and pack it. The rain went right through the rocks.I paid him 3200.00 dollars and he had the nerves to say we chose the cheap way well what is the cheap way wanting weeds to grow all over the place and a pond with water just sitting there. 3 months later I m filing a complaint 3200.00 dollars for 3 months is highway robbery. We never said anything about cheap way 3200.00 dollars is not cheap, guess he had to come up with something. He shouldn t have taken on a job he couldn t do. When I called him he said there was no way the pond would stay dry we have to pump water out every time it rained. I couldn t believe he said that. Then he says we have to pull weeds out the mulch every time they grow this man is nuts. So I m here can t sit in my back because the mosquitoes are bad because of the standing water. The weeds are everywhere and he won t even reply anymore. He said he would come when another contractor comes never came. I told him to call my son which he said he would never did.I can t believe it. He just took our hard earned money and said I don t care what s going on I was paid. I m so angry because I trusted him he seemed like a nice guy but turned evil on us. I m disabled on a fixed income put a project off to pay him and this is how he treated us. He never even came by to speak with us that s terrible."

Roxanna D on August 2025



K&M Exteriors LLC

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K&M Exteriors LLC

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2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!


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Morris Earthworks & Land Clearing

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Morris Earthworks & Land Clearing

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hi, This is Jackson Morris Owner of Morris Earthworks & Land Clearing, LLC. We offer mainly land management services such as, Forestry Mulching, Land Clearing, Brush Control, Drainage Solutions, Creating Food Plots, Managing Food Plots, Gravel Driveway or Lot Repairs. I do offer general excavation as well. And if you have any questions about other services get a hold of me and we will make something work thank you.

"It went really well. I was very pleased. Very reasonable rates and fast service. Would use again. 5 star rating"

Glenna B on February 2024

Hi, This is Jackson Morris Owner of Morris Earthworks & Land Clearing, LLC. We offer mainly land management services such as, Forestry Mulching, Land Clearing, Brush Control, Drainage Solutions, Creating Food Plots, Managing Food Plots, Gravel Driveway or Lot Repairs. I do offer general excavation as well. And if you have any questions about other services get a hold of me and we will make something work thank you.

"It went really well. I was very pleased. Very reasonable rates and fast service. Would use again. 5 star rating"

Glenna B on February 2024


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Ramsey Enterprise LLC

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Ramsey Enterprise LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential and commercial customers full tree removal and haul away of logs, brush, and debris. We also offer to grind the stumps down below ground level which is an additional charge. Forestry Clearing We notch and drop large trees in a forest/clearing area with full removal of brush and logs. depending on customers request.

"These men were amazing and efficient!! 10/10 Hard working and professional! I will use them again in the future and recommend them to anyone!"

Sandra M on April 2023

Residential and commercial customers full tree removal and haul away of logs, brush, and debris. We also offer to grind the stumps down below ground level which is an additional charge. Forestry Clearing We notch and drop large trees in a forest/clearing area with full removal of brush and logs. depending on customers request.

"These men were amazing and efficient!! 10/10 Hard working and professional! I will use them again in the future and recommend them to anyone!"

Sandra M on April 2023


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Kaboom Rigging

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Kaboom Rigging

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5 years of experience

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023



Zed Construction

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Zed Construction

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6 years of experience

general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home

general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home


"Couldn't be happier. He was courteous, personable, got back to me when he said he would, explained different aspects of the job, asked my preferences, etc., and really did a wonderful job!! It's beautiful!"

Amy F on June 2020

We offer quality service at an affordable price! Contact us today about an estimate.

"Couldn't be happier. He was courteous, personable, got back to me when he said he would, explained different aspects of the job, asked my preferences, etc., and really did a wonderful job!! It's beautiful!"

Amy F on June 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

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.

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. 

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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