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Avatar for JK Company, LLC
JK Company, LLC
5.0(
106
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tino and JK did a great job assisting us with the complete demolition of a single story house. Very easy to communicate with and completed the work with minimal dust and debris. Would definitely recommend."
Patio
Drive
Patio
Patio
Entryway

+11

Response time1 day
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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RV Landscaping and Snow Removal
4.8(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

For over seven years, RV Landscaping and Snow Removal has been the go-to team for landscaping services and property maintenance in the Palatine, IL area. Whether you're a homeowner looking to spruce up your yard or a business owner needing consistent maintenance, we've got you covered. From lawn care and custom landscape design to tree trimming, irrigation systems and hardscaping, we can handle it all with care and precision.\nFully licensed & insured!

Landscaping /Snow Removal
Trimming & Mulch Service
Trimming & Mulch Service
Trimming & Mulch Service
Trimming & Mulch Service

+15

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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All Available Roofing, LLC
4.4(
171
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are have 10 years of experience 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 doing business with you to we offer a senior discount military discount veterans discount we will beat any written estimate by 10%\n

CICIS Pizza Parking Lot
CICIS Pizza Parking Lot
CICIS Pizza Parking Lot
CICIS Pizza Parking Lot
CICIS Pizza Parking Lot

+259

Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.3(
81
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose and his crew completely rebuilt our stone patio and wall that was falling apart, and surrounded it with redone landscaping. We are thrilled with the result. Jose has an eye for design. He makes good suggestions and sees possibilities we did not. He used high quality materials and plants and was careful not to damage the surrounding area. I highly recommend him."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for J Alvarado Brick Patio and Landscaping, Inc.
J Alvarado Brick Patio and Landscaping, Inc.
3.8(
43
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This team was professional from the first meeting to establish the estimate up to their dedication to keeping us informed about the start date. Our project involved using old street pavers, which can be uneven in size. Jesus considered our preferences and knew about proper excavating, laying gravel and sand, tamping down the base and how to slope the patio for appropriate run-off. They finished in a timely manner and cleaned up. They worked through unseasonably cold weather to finish on time. We would definitely recommend this company."
Our Work
Our Work
New evergreens
Our Work
Our Work

+79

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for J.E.M Landscaping LLC
J.E.M Landscaping LLC
4.4(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"J.E.M Landscaping did an incredible job on my front and back yard for the final cut and clean-up before winter. Everything looks so neat and refreshed! The lawn is perfectly trimmed, the edges are sharp, and they made sure all the leaves and debris were completely cleared out. They were professional, efficient, and clearly take pride in their work. It feels great heading into winter knowing my yard is in such great shape. I highly recommend J.E.M Landscaping to anyone looking for dependable, high-quality landscaping services!"
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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. 

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 professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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