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Avatar for K&K Excavating LLC
K&K Excavating LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great work, easy going, on time work"
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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Avatar for UTRERA LANDSCAPING LLC
UTRERA LANDSCAPING LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

UTRERA LANDSCAPING is a family-owned and operated landscaping, hardscaping, and concrete company dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces with craftsmanship, care, and commitment. With deep roots in our community, we bring decades of hands-on experience and a personal touch to every project whether itÂ’s designing a lush, functional landscape, installing beautiful and durable hardscape features, or pouring high-quality concrete that stands the test of time. We specialize in a full range of residential and commercial services, including landscape design and maintenance, paver patios and walkways, retaining walls, driveways, decorative concrete, stamped concrete, and more.

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A & A LawnCare & Landscaping LLC
4.5(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing work, trimmed all around my property leaving nothing untrimmed. Left really good stripes in my grass. Looks 10/10."
Lawncare
Lawncare
Lawncare
Landscaping
Landscaping

+5

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Pfeil Landscaping, Inc.
3.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful contractor. Reasonable price, showed up on time, did a great job!"
before of retaining wall
before looking towards the south
Pavers4x8 Color: Bethany Ledge Herringbone Pattern
Close up of boarder and pattern color: Timberwood
before

+22

Response time10 hrs
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Allen Pace
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Quick response to my request on Friday and demolition the next Monday. The demolition and removal took less than an hour. I am pleased because the dilapidated shed was in the way of my next home improvement project. I told Alan I was leaving for vacation Monday morning. He was on site at 7:15 am."
Response time3 hrs
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Cherokee Outdoors
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tyler is very easy to deal with and goes above and beyond expectations!!!"
Response time2 days
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L&M Excavation
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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Site clearing, tree removal, trenching, driveway repairs water/sewer pipe installation.\nJohn Deere 35g

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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