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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

"This was the best landscaping company that I’ve ever worked with. From day 1 until the end of the project, nothing but great things to say. High level of professionalism, responsive communications and an absolute pleasure to work with. These guys are super talented!"
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
Avatar for Golden Willow Landscaping
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
Avatar for Sixto and Sons Pavers Landscaping
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
Avatar for Maxwell Lawn Care
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

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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. 

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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