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Avatar for Fern's Landscaping & Design
Fern's Landscaping & Design
4.4(
38
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Plainfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Would be tough to find another company that works so hard with great pricing and top notch work. They installed a paver patio with a tv wall with a fire pit and sitting wall. They also added in a walkway with landscaping and sodded the rest of the yard. Their work is phenomenal! I can’t say enough about the crew but they put their all into your project to make sure you’re very happy!"
Aurora's project
Batavia's project
front yard renovation
front yard renovation
Plant design

+36

Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Plainfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Indy at Golden Willow listened to what we needed and worked promptly to share plans and reasonable estimate. The work was done within a week, and I was surprised to come home to see all done within a day, cleaned up, and exactly as we discussed."
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist Top & Copthorne Mixed Sold
Sidewalk Before Installation
After Installation

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sixto and Sons Pavers Landscaping
4.8(
17
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Plainfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Sixto and Sons Pavers Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a\nstandard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is\nthe quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined\nwith ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's\ninterests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jensen Land Services
5.0(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Plainfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired Jensen Excavating for a two week long yard drainage project and couldn't be happier with the company. Our house sits on a spring and we hired Jensen Excavating to install a gravity drain and a nine foot deep curtian drain around our house. Chris and Ethan went above and beyond to make sure every part of the project was done properly, even when we had to make changes on the fly. They were respectful of our house and yard, and made sure to clean up every night before they went home. The quality of work from then is hard to come by with companies today. We highly recommend them to anyone needing any excavation work done."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maxwell Lawn Care
4.4(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Plainfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So great to work with - did a fantastic job. I had a challenging job for them - a terrible lawn fix - that had been done so poorly. They tied right into the project and we now have a lawn that we can be sure to be happy with. THANK YOU Maxwell Lawn Care!!"
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Summit Demolition
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Plainfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Blend and his team finished a big demo & haul away job in half a day. We had a 30+ year old deck and gazebo with wood rot in our backyard that desperately needed to go. He and his guys dismantled everything down to the soil and left without a trace of debris. Plus they carefully preserved our electrical connection. I highly recommend the Ferreti team for demo and junk removal, they were friendly and communicative throughout the job as well. 5 stars!"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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