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Avatar for Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was impressed by their quick response to my emergency call. The project was more serious than I or they anticipated, but it was clear they knew what they were doing and performed the work within 24 hours. Pretty big expense, but they worked their butts off, solved the problems, and cleaned up afterwards. Nice people, too!"
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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AKDK Services, LLC
5.0(
46
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am located in Kansas City and needed a contractor to fix a drain at a real estate property I am responsible for in Illinois. Without me being onsite AKDK held communication, followed through with preliminary asks, gave me a reasonable quote, and kept up with our office process and was a pleasure to work with the entire way though. Thank you kindly. I was concerned about being so far away and these types of things can quickly go sour. But he restored my trust and got the job done in excellent fashion."
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Palos Heights

+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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White Star Sewer and Drain Services
4.7(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Ozzie was knowledgeable and didn't mind ensuring I understood exactly what needed repaired before proceeding with my drain job. He provided recommendations and ensured I knew what repairs were urgent and which repairs I could plan for future repair. Definitely recommend to anyone that's looking for a knowledgeable professional to get the job done. He made sure I saw the work he performed via camera; he even gave me feedback on work that was performed that requires update. So helpful and professional!"
Response time10 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Sacramento Serrano Landscaping
3.4(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oscar and his crew did a wonderful job and we are very happy with the finished project. He was very easy to work with, had good suggestions, and kept us informed throughout the project. We would hire him again in a heartbeat!"
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Unilock Hollandstone
Unilock hollandstone

+48

Response time3 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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 Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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. 

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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