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Adamson Concrete & Son

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Adamson Concrete & Son

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Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios, Parking Lots, Foundations, Stamped Concrete, Footings, Excavation, Slabs Commercial, Residential, Agricultural Over 16 years of experience in the Champaign/Urbana IL area

Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios, Parking Lots, Foundations, Stamped Concrete, Footings, Excavation, Slabs Commercial, Residential, Agricultural Over 16 years of experience in the Champaign/Urbana IL area

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Jon Gross Building Arts

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Jon Gross Building Arts

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022

Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022

B&B Demolition

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B&B Demolition

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Customers say: Quick response
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We tear down houses, garages, barns, sheds, along with any concrete, brick, and stone foundations. We give free estimates and are willing to do almost any residential projects you throw at us. We are a family owned business that give affordable rates so please feel free to give us a call at anytime. Thank you!

We tear down houses, garages, barns, sheds, along with any concrete, brick, and stone foundations. We give free estimates and are willing to do almost any residential projects you throw at us. We are a family owned business that give affordable rates so please feel free to give us a call at anytime. Thank you!

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Ag Water Management

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Ag Water Management

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16 years of experience

Farm Drainage Contractor that installs Farm Drainage Tile. From small main work to laterals. Service both Illinois and Indiana.

Farm Drainage Contractor that installs Farm Drainage Tile. From small main work to laterals. Service both Illinois and Indiana.

Dig It Of Champaign Inc

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Dig It Of Champaign Inc

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For over 20 years, Dig It of Champaign, Inc. has provided residential and commercial excavation and demolition services to clients throughout the Champaign-Urbana area. The quality of our workmanship is well-known, and the driving force behind everything we do. Our contractors seek to match or exceed the level of workmanship displayed on the previous job, each and every time. Our professional services include: Excavations and site development Demolition Driveways Underground utilities Hydroseeding Finish grading Septic systems Whatever your commercial or residential excavation or demolition needs are, we can dig it! Even though we've been in business for over 20 years, each one of our services employs cutting-edge techniques and technologies. Were always finding new ways to improve our business and deliver more accurate, efficient results to you. And for added security and assurance, were insured and bonded. We're so confident in our work, that we guarantee: On schedule completion Cost-effective process from beginning to end Final product exceeds expectations Honesty, integrity, and great value When you need excavation or demolition work done affordably, on-time, and to your exact specifications, look no further than Dig it of Champaign. Call us today or visit our website to learn more!

For over 20 years, Dig It of Champaign, Inc. has provided residential and commercial excavation and demolition services to clients throughout the Champaign-Urbana area. The quality of our workmanship is well-known, and the driving force behind everything we do. Our contractors seek to match or exceed the level of workmanship displayed on the previous job, each and every time. Our professional services include: Excavations and site development Demolition Driveways Underground utilities Hydroseeding Finish grading Septic systems Whatever your commercial or residential excavation or demolition needs are, we can dig it! Even though we've been in business for over 20 years, each one of our services employs cutting-edge techniques and technologies. Were always finding new ways to improve our business and deliver more accurate, efficient results to you. And for added security and assurance, were insured and bonded. We're so confident in our work, that we guarantee: On schedule completion Cost-effective process from beginning to end Final product exceeds expectations Honesty, integrity, and great value When you need excavation or demolition work done affordably, on-time, and to your exact specifications, look no further than Dig it of Champaign. Call us today or visit our website to learn more!

Mid-State Sewer Services

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Mid-State Sewer Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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General hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Afterhours service is available.

"Our basement drains were backing up when we ran the washing machine, and Mid-state came out to clean our drains. They initially forgot about our appointment, but came soon after we called to remind them. They were here about an hour and cleared a large clump of roots from our pipes, resolving the issue. The cost was $175, which I thought was reasonable."

Margaret W on December 2019

General hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Afterhours service is available.

"Our basement drains were backing up when we ran the washing machine, and Mid-state came out to clean our drains. They initially forgot about our appointment, but came soon after we called to remind them. They were here about an hour and cleared a large clump of roots from our pipes, resolving the issue. The cost was $175, which I thought was reasonable."

Margaret W on December 2019

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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.

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