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Avatar for Next Gen Earthworks
Next Gen Earthworks
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an amazing job! I would very highly recommend! Work was very thorough and company replied quickly. Very nice people and they don't quit until job is finished. Please contact them for your excavating needs!!"
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+20

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Holmes Dirtworks, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Great price, 10 out of 5!. Great customer service. They were conscious of time and material. responsible and wanted to make sure we were happy."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Yager Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Yager is professional and will have your job completed in a timely manner!"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Spittler Excavating LLC
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eland's service will leave you smiling and your property looking great. I use him consistently to clear old structures on my new construction sites, and he is truly top-notch, and treats everyone with respect. If you want to get the job done in a detail-oriented and safe way, call Eland."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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S&T Earthworks
4.8(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He does a really professional job, he is very safe, everything gets done on schedule."
Response time3 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Stanley's Home Improvement
3.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well . The crew was fast, competent and polite."
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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AG Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Elevate Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

8-10 years experience\nhas intergrity, honet with people, trustworthy, does the most premier work he can\ncleared 120 acres before\n\naccept, cash check and quickbooks, as well as venmo\n\nmon-sat 7am5pm, call anytime for estimates

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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