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K&K Excavating LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great company to work with. Our project was completed on time and below estimate. Austin was great to work with. Our demolition and site preparation were done as expected and as quoted. The equipment was modern and equipped with modern technology all of which ensured efficiency and quality. We will hire them again."
Pond expansion
rip rap on banks
final grade on dam
completed rock pad
backfill and driveway

+13

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AB excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

AB Excavation is a locally owned and operated excavation and land clearing company based in Highland, Illinois.\nWe specialize in land clearing, grading, and site preparation for residential and small commercial projects. Our work includes Fences, small lot clearing, new home site prep, demolition and haul-off, pond and water feature excavation, and culvert installation.\n\nWe take pride in doing the job right the first time, showing up when we say we will, and communicating clearly with our customers from start to finish. Whether it’s clearing property, prepping a build site, or handling drainage work, we focus on quality workmanship, efficiency, and fair pricing.\n\nWe serve Highland and the surrounding areas and work closely with homeowners, builders, and property owners to get projects completed safely and on schedule.

CJ pro lawns
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

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CJ Pro Lawns is your local expert for professional lawn care and pressure washing services. With a focus on reliability and meticulous attention to detail, we help homeowners keep their properties looking their absolute best year-round. From precision lawn maintenance to restoring your home’s surfaces with expert pressure washing, we pride ourselves on punctuality and high-quality results. Fully insured and dedicated to customer satisfaction, we treat every property as if it were our own.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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