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Jon Gross Building Arts

312 Tiffany Ct.
4.97(
35
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Jon Gross Building Arts

312 Tiffany Ct.
4.97(
35
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

Indianola
5.00(
1
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B&B Demolition

Indianola
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

1411 North 1100 East Road
No reviews yet

Ag Water Management

1411 North 1100 East Road
No reviews yet
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

700 County Rd 2175 N
No reviews yet

Dig It Of Champaign Inc

700 County Rd 2175 N
No reviews yet
Emergency services offered

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

1404 Carroll Ave
5.00(
2
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Mid-State Sewer Services

1404 Carroll Ave
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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