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Avatar for White Star Sewer and Drain Services
White Star Sewer and Drain Services
4.7(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I would recommend him and will consider him for future projects."
Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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JV Landscaping
3.8(
28
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He did a wonderful job. The owner was there on the site, and guided his men through everything."
Spring Clean Up!
Brick pathway
Pavestone retaining wall
Bricks sidewalk
Gardens wall s

+8

Response time8 hrs
87 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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C&S Moving Fast
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did a great job unassembling a metal bed for me and removing it along with the mattress and other things. He then assembled a new metal bed and put the new mattress on for me. He was very nice and cleaned up everything. I'd definitely recommend him. Thank you. The bed isn't made yet because it has to expand a few days."
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Gooseland Tree and Excavating
3.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

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! \nWe have been in business since 1998. We specialize in Excavation work residential and commercial as well as Lawn Maintenance & Tree Removal.

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Last step junk removal
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hello my name Is isaak, I own last step junk removal we operate in Elgin il, and we specialize in junk removal in residential and commercial buildings, like, furniture BAG OF JUNK, TVS, etc \nFree estimates via message or email\nWe would love the opportunity to work with you,

Tree debris/ leaves
Tree debris/ leaves
Tree debris/ leaves
House clean outs
House clean outs

+4

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Buildmax
3.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hasn’t started yet. But did hire"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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ASI Salvage and Demolition
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At ASI Salvage & Demolition, no job is too big or too small. We specialize in demolition, commercial cleanouts, junk removal, scrap metal recycling, hauling, and industrial dismantling. Our experienced crew is known for dependable service, competitive pricing, and completing projects safely and on time. We treat every project as if it were our own and are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations from start to finish.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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