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Avatar for Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.3(
81
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose and his crew completely rebuilt our stone patio and wall that was falling apart, and surrounded it with redone landscaping. We are thrilled with the result. Jose has an eye for design. He makes good suggestions and sees possibilities we did not. He used high quality materials and plants and was careful not to damage the surrounding area. I highly recommend him."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Fern's Landscaping & Design
Fern's Landscaping & Design
4.4(
36
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Although our project was delayed a bit due to weather, they maintained constant daily communication during this delay to make sure we were aware of the situation. Once they came out to do the project, this small team worked diligently to get the job done which ended up looking fantastic. They also discussed a lawn problem with me and offered to re-sod our front lawn the next day and at a fair price. It was an unplanned project but we are glad we did this additional work. Fernando and his team provided excellent customer service and quality work. The price worked well for us too! We will call next year for the backyard. Thanks guys!!!"
Aurora's project
Batavia's project
front yard renovation
front yard renovation
Plant design

+36

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Charles, 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%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Toro's Landscaping
Toro's Landscaping
4.2(
58
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with the service I received from Total Landscaping They trimmed my bushes and hedges as well as cut down some dead trees I would definitely hire them again I will probably hire them for my fall leaf cleanup"
Side Patio
Before -patio
Done side patio
After patio
Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fernanado's Landscape and Tree Contractors
4.6(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We originally needed a damaged tree removed but the city of Wheaton removed it. We then needed the stump ground out and some branches removed from a different tree. We contacted Fernando's and his son came and gave us an estimate. We were pleased with the estimate and contracted them to do the work. They were very professional, got the work done quickly and completely cleaned up our yard. I would recommend Fernando's Tree service to any one that needs tree work done."
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Tom's Creative Landscape, Inc.
4.0(
119
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I used this landscaping business twice and both times the end result went beyond what I had imagined. I am a person who is aware of design features and studied visual art in my past, and this guy was able to exceed my own ideas. I was overly pleased at the end of both projects. It is my bet that you also will be overly pleased with, not only the quality of the work, but also the absolutely beautiful appearance of Tom's creativity. If you want your home to be a model for hardscape design on your block (as mine is now), I strongly suggest that you consider this landscaper. You will NOT be disappointed. Highly recommended."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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.

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.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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