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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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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"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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!

Remodeling - General Project
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Stanley's Home Improvement
3.3(
12
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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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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

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