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Roundcount Dozing & Excavating

1627 North 475th Ave
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Roundcount Dozing & Excavating

1627 North 475th Ave
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Customers say: Quick response
13 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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.

"did great job, better than expected"

Mark M on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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.

"did great job, better than expected"

Mark M on May 2025


H & S Construction LLC

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H & S Construction LLC

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4 years of experience

H & S Construction LLC is an owner operated company founded in 2021 that provides concrete, excavation, and directional boring services at competitive prices. We operate in, and around, the Quincy, IL area. Feel free to contact us for a FREE ESTIMATE on any project you may have.

H & S Construction LLC is an owner operated company founded in 2021 that provides concrete, excavation, and directional boring services at competitive prices. We operate in, and around, the Quincy, IL area. Feel free to contact us for a FREE ESTIMATE on any project you may have.


H&S Construction

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H&S Construction

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We offer concrete construction of all types, build pole style buildings, and shops. We also offer excavation and trucking services

We offer concrete construction of all types, build pole style buildings, and shops. We also offer excavation and trucking services



Royer Excavating

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Royer Excavating

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Royer Excavating provides professional excavating and hauling services. We are located in Staunton IL. Call us now (618) 635-2575! Mount Olive, IL;Williamson, IL;Livingston, IL;Willsonville, IL;White city, IL

Royer Excavating provides professional excavating and hauling services. We are located in Staunton IL. Call us now (618) 635-2575! Mount Olive, IL;Williamson, IL;Livingston, IL;Willsonville, IL;White city, IL


Stevenson Excavating & Terrys Pumping

1556 210th Avenue
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Stevenson Excavating & Terrys Pumping

1556 210th Avenue
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49 years of experience

Stevenson Excavating & Terry's Pumping has been in business for thirty five years, and in that time we have served all the septic pump installation needs of the Galesburg, IL area with dedication and expertise. Because we are committed to providing quality work and excellent customer service, we have become the region’s premier septic service company.

Stevenson Excavating & Terry's Pumping has been in business for thirty five years, and in that time we have served all the septic pump installation needs of the Galesburg, IL area with dedication and expertise. Because we are committed to providing quality work and excellent customer service, we have become the region’s premier septic service company.


Debatins Excavatiñg,Demolition and concrete work

946 Tri Ave
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Debatins Excavatiñg,Demolition and concrete work

946 Tri Ave
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22 years of experience

Demolition,conrete work,3 employees, half of money for job up front with a signed contract then the other half when job is complete, we offered 10% seniors discount and financing is available

Demolition,conrete work,3 employees, half of money for job up front with a signed contract then the other half when job is complete, we offered 10% seniors discount and financing is available



Mark Ranger Excavating Inc.

217 Springfield Rd.
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Mark Ranger Excavating Inc.

217 Springfield Rd.
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34 years of experience

Mark Ranger Excavating Inc. has provided quality excavating and other services for the residential, commercial and agricultural sectors since 1991. Give us a call today. We are licensed, bonded and insured.

Mark Ranger Excavating Inc. has provided quality excavating and other services for the residential, commercial and agricultural sectors since 1991. Give us a call today. We are licensed, bonded and insured.


Pearson climbing

7533 St. Rt. 37
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Pearson climbing

7533 St. Rt. 37
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We have 3 employees we don't all usually work, we do mostly tree topping but we remove tree and stumps also, we can do jobs as big as clearing out tree lines to just removing a tree dead or to close to the house. We use climbers mostly so we don't destroy yards with bucket trucks and spilling hydrolic oil everywhere.

We have 3 employees we don't all usually work, we do mostly tree topping but we remove tree and stumps also, we can do jobs as big as clearing out tree lines to just removing a tree dead or to close to the house. We use climbers mostly so we don't destroy yards with bucket trucks and spilling hydrolic oil everywhere.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

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