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Aguilera Lawncare Services
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rockford, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional and affordable. They came out for the estimate Saturday, emailed me that night with the price and came out the following Friday to start the work. They did everything we asked them to do incredibly well and were very thorough. Couldn't be happier and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for quality, affordable lawn care."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
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Martin Dirtworks, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rockford, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They cleared out some bushes and leveled the area where we want to put our back patio. They were respectful, professional, and did a great job! Everything looks so much better, and we’re very happy with the work they did. We would definitely recommend them!"
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Last step junk removal
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rockford, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hello my name Is isaak, I own last step junk removal we operate in Elgin il, and we specialize in junk removal in residential and commercial buildings, like, furniture BAG OF JUNK, TVS, etc \nFree estimates via message or email\nWe would love the opportunity to work with you,

Tree debris/ leaves
Tree debris/ leaves
Tree debris/ leaves
House clean outs
House clean outs

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Klock Home Services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rockford, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi, I’m Kevin with Klock Home Services, proudly serving the Fox Valley area. I provide reliable, detail-oriented handyman and home repair services at fair prices. From furniture and drywall repair to minor carpentry, fixture installs, and general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s in my own home. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger task, you can count on quality work done right the first time.

Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rockford, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the Kent area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!\n

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ASI Salvage and Demolition
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rockford, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At ASI Salvage & Demolition, no job is too big or too small. We specialize in demolition, commercial cleanouts, junk removal, scrap metal recycling, hauling, and industrial dismantling. Our experienced crew is known for dependable service, competitive pricing, and completing projects safely and on time. We treat every project as if it were our own and are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations from start to finish.

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J&t junk removal
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rockford, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Love to offer my services! Skidloader work , land clearing , demolition, brush hoging, metal removal, old junk cars , truck , trailers, wood removal, Field mowing , no job is to big or to small ..I will work with you on pricing to make it most affordable for my customers because they come first !!! Eight one five ,five zero three ,seven four three seven

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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.

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