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Klock Home Services
New to Angi

Serving Mount Morris, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi, I’m Kevin with Klock Home Services, proudly serving the Fox Valley area. I provide reliable, detail-oriented handyman and home repair services at fair prices. From furniture and drywall repair to minor carpentry, fixture installs, and general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s in my own home. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger task, you can count on quality work done right the first time.

Wilkens TASC LLC
5.0(
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Serving Mount Morris, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Mount Morris, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the Kent area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!\n

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Rivero Total Maintenance, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Mount Morris, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Rivero Total Maintenance LLC specializes in commercial property maintenance and repair services throughout Illinois. We provide professional solutions for businesses, retail locations, warehouses, and commercial facilities that need reliable and experienced technicians.\n\nOur services include electrical work, plumbing repairs, equipment maintenance, lighting, carpentry, painting, facility repairs, and general property maintenance. We are experienced in working in high-traffic environments where safety, quality workmanship, and minimal disruption to operations are essential.\n\nRTM is fully insured with General Liability and Workers’ Compensation, and our team arrives fully equipped to complete the job efficiently and professionally.\n\nOur goal is simple: You run the business, we handle the maintenance.\n

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Ballistic Demolition & Removal
5.0(
5
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Serving Mount Morris, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We offer services that include demolition of structures and interiors, as well as concrete and asphalt removal. Driveway-way safe dumpster rental, material delivery, and other excavation services. We are a fully insured and licensed company with several years prior experience in the construction field. Give us a call today at 815-821-1808 for a free estimate and to get started on your project!

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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Gray Excavating, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Mount Morris, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Gray 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.

Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
815 Dirt
5.0(
3
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Serving Mount Morris, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to 815 Dirt! We're proud to be a leading provider of excavation services. I'm Mark Canfield, an experienced professional who grew up in the business. My dad, who was a self-employed carpenter, taught me the ins and outs of digging basements and grading work for buildings. As a lifelong farmer and former union operator, I have a deep understanding of the excavation industry. After working with non-union contractors for several years, 815 Dirt was born.

Driveway Regrading
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Driveway regrading
Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Hammer It Construction
4.2(
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Serving Mount Morris, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have been in business since 2009. Call us for all of your general construction, landscaping and snow removal needs. We pride ourselves in excellent craftsmanship and 100% customer satisfaction. All projects large and small, be for you get nailed call us!!!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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