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Dean Excavating

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Dean Excavating

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Dean Excavating is 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. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022

Dean Excavating is 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. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022


Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

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Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

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!

"Good work"

Jerry P on January 2023

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!

"Good work"

Jerry P on January 2023





Al Bragg Co

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Al Bragg Co

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

Al Bragg Co has been building better lawns for about 40 years. We have the experience, knowledge and equipment do get the job done right and on time. Some of our many specialties are; • Erosion Control • Rough to Finish Grade • Drilled Seed • Fertilizer • Food Plots • Pipe, Culverts, Ditches, Hoe Work • Concrete & Landscape Tear Outs • Brush Hog • Clearing & Removal Call Al Bragg Co today for your free estimate. You will be glad you did.

Al Bragg Co has been building better lawns for about 40 years. We have the experience, knowledge and equipment do get the job done right and on time. Some of our many specialties are; • Erosion Control • Rough to Finish Grade • Drilled Seed • Fertilizer • Food Plots • Pipe, Culverts, Ditches, Hoe Work • Concrete & Landscape Tear Outs • Brush Hog • Clearing & Removal Call Al Bragg Co today for your free estimate. You will be glad you did.


Cain LG Excavating Inc

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Cain LG Excavating Inc

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Cain LG Excavating Inc is your local professional excavating contractors servicing Peoria IL and surrounding areas. We bring years of experience to every job and take great joy in what we do. We strive to go above and beyond our customers expectations. Let us show you why our customers return to us and refer us to their friends and family for all their excavating needs. We are an honest and very reliable business. We encourage you to please feel free to call for more information we look forward to your call.

Cain LG Excavating Inc is your local professional excavating contractors servicing Peoria IL and surrounding areas. We bring years of experience to every job and take great joy in what we do. We strive to go above and beyond our customers expectations. Let us show you why our customers return to us and refer us to their friends and family for all their excavating needs. We are an honest and very reliable business. We encourage you to please feel free to call for more information we look forward to your call.


R. Fred Monroe Excavating Inc.

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R. Fred Monroe Excavating Inc.

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R. Fred Monroe Excavating, Inc. has been providing quality excavation and related services to residential and commercial clients throughout Peoria, IL, and the greater Tri-County area for more than 30 years. Our skilled team has the knowledge, experience and resources to tackle even the toughest of jobs, from driveways and parking lots to sewer systems and septic tanks. Our full line of first-rate services includes: Excavation and grading Foundations Sewer systems and septic tanks Demolition Ditching and trenching Site evaluation and preparation Site development As one of the local areas premier service providers, R. Fred Monroe Excavating takes great pride in serving the community in which we live, work and play. We are dedicated to providing top-notch service and outstanding results that are certain to stand the test of time. Call R. Fred Monroe Excavating today for an estimate!

R. Fred Monroe Excavating, Inc. has been providing quality excavation and related services to residential and commercial clients throughout Peoria, IL, and the greater Tri-County area for more than 30 years. Our skilled team has the knowledge, experience and resources to tackle even the toughest of jobs, from driveways and parking lots to sewer systems and septic tanks. Our full line of first-rate services includes: Excavation and grading Foundations Sewer systems and septic tanks Demolition Ditching and trenching Site evaluation and preparation Site development As one of the local areas premier service providers, R. Fred Monroe Excavating takes great pride in serving the community in which we live, work and play. We are dedicated to providing top-notch service and outstanding results that are certain to stand the test of time. Call R. Fred Monroe Excavating today for an estimate!



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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

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