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Yager Services
5.0(
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Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"As well as the excavation and site preparation work that Yager Services did for me Justin also demoed a 10â x10â storage barn and hauled it off."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Destroyers Junk & Demolition, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional. On time and had good communication with me. They even cleaned up their mess when they finished the job. I will definitely be using them in the future."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B and B Dirt Worx and Excavating
3.8(
4
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Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tyson did excellent work and everything that was asked to help me through a situation that was caused by another excavator. He was diligent and trustworthy in completing my job. I would call him back for additional work"
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Wiggins Construction & Excavation
3.0(
2
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Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Complete Remodeling & Renovation Services we do large scale renovations or small. Are general contractors. Do any construction project. We also have an excavation company that does any and everything from demos to land clearing and everything in between. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Stanley's Home Improvement
3.3(
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Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was apparent they were very skilled. They quickly dropped the huge limbs without a scratch on the house, fence or sheds surrounding the tree. They arrived on time and cleaned the area to my satisfaction before leaving. And they were competetively priced! I can't say enough good things about this company."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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