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Avatar for King Outdoor Services, LLC

King Outdoor Services, LLC

4.58(
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King Outdoor Services, LLC

4.58(
38
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

King Outdoor Services LLC specializes in professional lawn maintenance and landscaping for both residential and commercial. Focusing on quality and integrity, our professionals are the best in the business. We are a caring and committed company.

"Good service and cleanup after the job is complete."

Linda S on February 2025

King Outdoor Services LLC specializes in professional lawn maintenance and landscaping for both residential and commercial. Focusing on quality and integrity, our professionals are the best in the business. We are a caring and committed company.

"Good service and cleanup after the job is complete."

Linda S on February 2025

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Dean Excavating

5.00(
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Dean Excavating

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Dean Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022

Dean Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022

Mennenga Construction, Inc.

5.00(
11
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•Approved Pro

Mennenga Construction, Inc.

5.00(
11
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 years of experience

Our company prides itself on reliability, integrity and quality work. When Mennenga Construction, Inc., is hired, we make it a point to provide the highest level of customer service. We are a total home service company and apply the same attention to detail regardless of project size or complexity. Whether you need a door installed or are looking to build a home, Mennenga Construction, Inc., is the company to call. We look forward to earning your business! Thank you!

"Very good work, fast, clean, professional. Merle is very easy to deal with."

Dale E on October 2015

Our company prides itself on reliability, integrity and quality work. When Mennenga Construction, Inc., is hired, we make it a point to provide the highest level of customer service. We are a total home service company and apply the same attention to detail regardless of project size or complexity. Whether you need a door installed or are looking to build a home, Mennenga Construction, Inc., is the company to call. We look forward to earning your business! Thank you!

"Very good work, fast, clean, professional. Merle is very easy to deal with."

Dale E on October 2015

Roth Drainage

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Roth Drainage

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•Approved Pro
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

At our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

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Jon Gross Building Arts

4.97(
35
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Jon Gross Building Arts

4.97(
35
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022

Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022

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GULLIFORD SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

5.00(
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GULLIFORD SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer restaurant and residential grease trap cleaning, septic tank cleaning and drain line cleaning, septic inspections and more throughout Central Illinois.

We offer restaurant and residential grease trap cleaning, septic tank cleaning and drain line cleaning, septic inspections and more throughout Central Illinois.

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Popejoy Inc

4.75(
12
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Popejoy Inc

4.75(
12
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Customers say: Super punctual
42 years of experience

People pleasing solutions since 1984. Popejoy Incorporated is the premier dealer of all the latest commercial and residential products including Trane, Weil McLain, Generac, Northstar Products, Delta, and many more.

People pleasing solutions since 1984. Popejoy Incorporated is the premier dealer of all the latest commercial and residential products including Trane, Weil McLain, Generac, Northstar Products, Delta, and many more.

Edwards Heating & Cooling

4.71(
14
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Edwards Heating & Cooling

4.71(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Heating, cooling and plumbing, duct cleaning, indoor air quality solution, geothermal, water softeners & water heaters.

"My technician Walter Brown was excellent, I highly recommend him. He was professional and knowledgeable and diagnosed my issue quickly."

Mary B on July 2025

Heating, cooling and plumbing, duct cleaning, indoor air quality solution, geothermal, water softeners & water heaters.

"My technician Walter Brown was excellent, I highly recommend him. He was professional and knowledgeable and diagnosed my issue quickly."

Mary B on July 2025

Meade's Paving

3.94(
18
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Meade's Paving

3.94(
18
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Customers say: Quality work
27 years of experience

15 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charge. May contact through e-mail.

"I called them for an estimate back in March 2025. Decided to go with them after getting multiple quotes. I called to schedule their services in July and for the last four months I had to call them to see when they would be coming out. The last time I spoke to them was October 27. When they were supposed to come out and do the driveway but no one ever came and I got no phone call. I had to call them the next day and they said that they were short staffed and weather was an issue for them. They said that they would call me back in a few days to schedule another date and that was several weeks ago. I have attempted to call several times to get a driveway scheduled and they can?t call me back but somehow when I have called them, they?re able to change their voicemail. Not a professional company and greatly lacks communication. "

Jennifer B on November 2025

15 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charge. May contact through e-mail.

"I called them for an estimate back in March 2025. Decided to go with them after getting multiple quotes. I called to schedule their services in July and for the last four months I had to call them to see when they would be coming out. The last time I spoke to them was October 27. When they were supposed to come out and do the driveway but no one ever came and I got no phone call. I had to call them the next day and they said that they were short staffed and weather was an issue for them. They said that they would call me back in a few days to schedule another date and that was several weeks ago. I have attempted to call several times to get a driveway scheduled and they can?t call me back but somehow when I have called them, they?re able to change their voicemail. Not a professional company and greatly lacks communication. "

Jennifer B on November 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Septic tanks are typically buried between four inches and four feet deep, depending on the property, the soil, and the size of the tank. When the septic tank is buried on the deeper end of this range, it may be harder for you to locate it on your own with a soil probe or just by observing the yard for signs of the tank. However, if you have trouble finding the septic tank, a pro will be happy to help you.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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