The backyard was uneven and would flood due to the natural swail being filled with dirt and mulch. Mario and his crew excavated a 5 footy 2 foot deep swail lined with memberane and river rock. pavestone also regraded the entire yard with several truckfuls of soil. The sod was fresh and laid to perfection. Mario also gave me turf care and watering instructions. The yard looks like a golf course and even with a 4 inch rain in 24 hrs. the yard was drained perfectly. Although Pavestone is recognized as a top tier paver design and install company, they should also be listed as tops in landscape design and install. I am happy to serve as a reference and will always call Mario with my landscape and hardscape needs. Both my wife and I have remodeled several homes inside and out and have NEVER worked with such an honest and high level artisan. Great job Pavestone we absolutely love our backyard!
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/des-plaines/pavestone-brick-paving-inc-reviews-4649360.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"JPG CONSTRUCTION CO","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"David S."},"reviewBody":"Although the price was good and the installation was on time, problems developed within 6 months of installation. The surface of the driveway began breaking apart near the street and after the first winter was significantly broken up. This is essentially superficial, but the driveway looks very bad now and there is constant rubble that is loose and under foot. Also, the driveway developed a 15 foot crack 6 months after pouring. The crack runs parallel to the house and is probably the result of not installing a proper compression barrier. The driveway also was not poured to the contract-stated depth of 5 inches. JPG excavated and repoured the sections 1 year later, but these cracked again in the same place within another 6 months.
The contractor was nearly impossible to get in touch with regarding repairs. Phone calls and letters were ignored on multiple occasions. The main response was that the concrete supplier at the time (Prairie) provided him with inferior concrete. Neither of the problems mentioned above were fixed. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/chicago/jpg-construction-co-reviews-4158587.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Aqua City Plumbing & Sewer Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Timothy C."},"reviewBody":"Chris (owner) and his right-hand man (Pablo) arrived on time and were very professional throughout the process, taking care to do as little damage as possible to walkways, lawn, landscaping not directly in the area needed to be excavated. This was no small task, since approximately 12 feet of earth depth needed to be excavated in order to reach the sewer line. Chris handled the permitting and oversaw the job from start to finish. It turned out that the crack was in a difficult location, directly underneath a window well. In addition, the crack was located at Y-joint where two lines meet with the sewer main which runs out to the city line. Despite the fact that these difficulties could not have been diagnosed by the initial video scan, Chris did not waver from his initial estimate. Very pleased with the work, would not hesitate to hire again, or to recommend to others."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/addison/aqua-city-plumbing-and-sewer-inc-reviews-2336499.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"LPD+Architectural Stonescapes","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"John H."},"reviewBody":"At the time of the estimate, Maria was very relaxed and easy-going. I immediately liked her just for her personality; she didn't seem to be 'trying too hard,' she was just sincere. Of the 4 companies who bid on this project, she was the only person who threw out a ball-park budget number at the time of the initial visit. I was surprised by this because I hadn't asked for an estimate, thinking it would take some time to figure out (as the others had told me) and because the number she threw out was much lower than each of the 3 other bids. One thing that was a little odd was that after about a week, I hadn't heard back from her after the initial visit. When I called to follow up, she seemed to not realize I was waiting on an 'official written bid' but offered to drop one off the following day. When I received her written estimate, she had specific plant choices listed (none of the others did this) and they were all plants that fit what I had told her I like. This blew me away, because she didn't take a lot of notes and was so laid back when we met, sometimes I wondered if she was listening to me. But I soon realized that she not only listened extremely well, but remembered everything I said - even when I didn't really know what I was talking about myself! She helped guide the planning process with a light touch that comes from experience, wisdom and true understanding and focus on what her clients want - rather than just on what she likes to do. We checked out her ratings and reviews on Angie's List (all stellar) and even called her over for a second interview to discuss more specifics of our job. Having been burned by a low-bidding contractor before, we learned the hard way that the lowest bid isn't always the best choice in the long run. We wanted to make sure she wasn't planning on cutting any corners when it came to the quality of the work. In addition to providing the lowest bid and confirming standard practice for all installations, she also offered better guarantees on her work than any of the others companies. We literally couldn't find a reason NOT to hire her for the job. We were anxious to get started and she was able to have her crew at our house by 7:30 the following morning. She showed up with them and a contract in hand. Her crew did all of the demolition and excavation in the rain. As the job progressed, there were necessary breaks because of our extremely rainy weather this month. She had told us that we were looking at 7 solid days of work - but due to the rain and another job she had in front of us, it may take a few weeks. Because she took advantage of the rainy days to get work done that could be done in the rain, like excavation, this meant that we had to live with a torn up yard for a few weeks. Inconvenient? Sure. But it set us up for the earliest possible completion date because as soon as the sun came out, her crew was here pouring concrete, installing pavers and getting the job done. And that was a big priority for us. Her crew consisted of considerate, efficient and expert craftsmen. The paver work they did on our front walk elicited complements and requests for their number from so many of our neighbors before they had even finished the work. The paver work in the backyard is even more impressive and they were working with older materials and many obstacles. It was evident that her workmen took pride in their work and wanted it to look really good when they were finished with it. They finished the work today - just 2 days after the original finish date, but as we had the rainiest May on record, the completion time was perfectly reasonable. On the rare occasion that there was a problem with the work, she addressed my concerns graciously and made sure that the work was corrected the right way, not the easy way. Throughout the project, Maria was honest, helpful and agreeable and stayed flexible as the project took shape. Overall, we could not be more thrilled with the work done by Lawncare Plus Design. We had a vision drawn on paper. She and her team made that vision a reality. We love our yard. Neighbors we had never met before love our yard, too. We will recommend Lawncare Plus Design to our friends and use them again ourselves without hesitation! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/glenview/lpd%2Barchitectural-stonescapes-reviews-162986.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"3D CONCRETE DESIGN","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"MICHAEL L."},"reviewBody":"the concrete floor of our 50 year old split level house settled 2+ inches. Nick gave us a competitive estimate. In 4 days they removed the slab excavated 12 inches of bad soil, added gravel, compacted, added 4 inches of insulation, and poured a fiber reinforced concrete slab. His crew worked hard, but the young laborers didn't realize the mess they were making by dry-sawing concrete. Although we sealed the room off from the rest of the house well, dry saw-cutting created a lot of dust in the garage and screen porch. Pouring took place thursday. Overall very satisfied. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/des-plaines/3d-concrete-design-reviews-188644.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"USA1 EXCAVATING","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Valerie H."},"reviewBody":"Mike, the owner came and talked to us and explained in detail what he was going to do. He was very helpful in making us understand the process. Once all permits were returned he and his help immediately got to work to get our system back functioning. With out U.S.A 1 Excavating I don't know where we would be now. Thank you USA 1 for a great job."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/mendota/usa1-excavating-reviews-5514526.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Woodridge Deck & Gazebo Co.","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rober D."},"reviewBody":"The end result is quite attractive and the workers were helpful in maximizing the value of the work they were doing by redistributing the excavated soil, as needed, around the rest of the yard. Our questions and concerns were well addressed."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/schaumburg/woodridge-deck-gazebo-co-reviews-1.htm"},"position":10}]}
Excavation reviews from real Angi homeowners in Norridge, IL
Last update on October 15, 2025
Patrick S.
5.0
08/2021
The team at JM Operations are very professional. They do excellent work. For this reason I have hired them for several projects from excavation to landscape design and remodeling. I've also contracted them to provide weekly maintenance of my property. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Mario was very competitive on pricing, and explained the bid very thorughly. Ive never had the pleasure of working with such a professional contractor. Throughout the entire process I received phone calls explaining where the permit was in process, dates of install, and finish times. The crew...
David S.
2.0
11/2011
Although the price was good and the installation was on time, problems developed within 6 months of installation. The surface of the driveway began breaking apart near the street and after the first winter was significantly broken up. This is essentially superficial, but the driveway looks...
Timothy C.
5.0
08/2011
Chris (owner) and his right-hand man (Pablo) arrived on time and were very professional throughout the process, taking care to do as little damage as possible to walkways, lawn, landscaping not directly in the area needed to be excavated. This was no small task, since approximately 12 feet...
John H.
5.0
05/2011
At the time of the estimate, Maria was very relaxed and easy-going. I immediately liked her just for her personality; she didn't seem to be 'trying too hard,' she was just sincere. Of the 4 companies who bid on this project, she was the only person who threw out a ball-park budget number at...
The end result is quite attractive and the workers were helpful in maximizing the value of the work they were doing by redistributing the excavated soil, as needed, around the rest of the yard. Our questions and concerns were well addressed.
Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.
"Installation went very well, but at the end I noticed the floor anchors are sticking out too much and the caps are not covering them. After I asked the installer if he can trim it, he said he doesn’t have hand saw and cannot use his power saw to do it. He told me I will have to buy my own saw and cut it myself. That defeats the purpose of hiring and paying for a professional to do their job!"
Bogdan Z on July 2025
Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.
"Installation went very well, but at the end I noticed the floor anchors are sticking out too much and the caps are not covering them. After I asked the installer if he can trim it, he said he doesn’t have hand saw and cannot use his power saw to do it. He told me I will have to buy my own saw and cut it myself. That defeats the purpose of hiring and paying for a professional to do their job!"
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.
"All in all good service but price too high"
Marian J on May 2025
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."
Jamal J on April 2025
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."
Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.
"GREAT JOB! EXPEDIENT AND PRECISE!"
Nichole S on May 2025
Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.
Aqua Doctor is a family owned and operated business, We provide plumbing, sewer and basement waterproofing services. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We would love the opportunity to earn your business and be your lifetime plumbing and waterproofing specialist.
"Uncle Rob was efficient and personable! Job was straightforward and he walked me through what he was doing and the function of the various parts."
Andrea H on April 2025
Aqua Doctor is a family owned and operated business, We provide plumbing, sewer and basement waterproofing services. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We would love the opportunity to earn your business and be your lifetime plumbing and waterproofing specialist.
"Uncle Rob was efficient and personable! Job was straightforward and he walked me through what he was doing and the function of the various parts."
With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!
"Hasn’t started yet. But did hire"
Scott T on January 2024
With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!
All American Utility 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
"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."
Bill L on March 2021
All American Utility 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
"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."
Here at All Service Calls LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Timely and professional. Responsive and completed the job faster than expected with cleanup. "
Collin C on January 2025
Here at All Service Calls LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Timely and professional. Responsive and completed the job faster than expected with cleanup. "
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"They do exceptional work, paid to attention to details, and I received many compliments about the work."
Chris D on August 2022
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"They do exceptional work, paid to attention to details, and I received many compliments about the work."
Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Lombard provide the utmost in quality, professionalism and integrity to every customer. We tackle anything from the pesky drain clog to a full bathtub/shower install. Please give us a call today for a free quote.
"Professional job for less"
Terry H on August 2025
Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Lombard provide the utmost in quality, professionalism and integrity to every customer. We tackle anything from the pesky drain clog to a full bathtub/shower install. Please give us a call today for a free quote.
"Professional job for less"
Terry H on August 2025
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FAQs for excavation projects in Norridge, IL
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
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 $25per 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.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
The Norridge, IL homeowners’ guide to excavation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
You can't have an in-ground pool without digging into the ground. How much does pool excavation cost, and can you take it on yourself? Our guide explains.
If you’re building a new home, you might need to consider the cost of digging out a basement. Use this pricing guide to get an estimate for the project.
Digging a trench can take two to 12 hours, depending on the tool and soil type. Learn how long it takes to dig a trench and how to speed up the project.