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All American Utility

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All American Utility

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

All American Utility 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

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021

All American Utility 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

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021

Wilkens TASC LLC

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Wilkens TASC LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."

Caleb B on July 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."

Caleb B on July 2022

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Read Septic Service Inc

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Read Septic Service Inc

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

Read Septic Service, Inc. is your #1 provider for residential and commercial septic services. We make it easy for you by customizing care solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. Our team of septic professionals specialize in creating effective, lasting solutions for all applications in the counties of DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry. From drafting septic layouts to their installation, Read Septic's engineers and installers are meeting modern demands of any size. Our full suite of services include septic tank pumping and system inspections, as well as field restoration/repair and septic tank repair/replacement. Additionally, Read Septic offers general excavating along with trucking and materials handling. Wastewater treatment system (Clearstream, Enviro-GUARD, Multi-Flo, Nayadic, Sybr-Aer) maintenance and repair offered through Warfel's Multi-Flo, a division of Read Septic Service, Inc.

"The guys came out and got right to work finding the problem. They had to come back to complete the kid and were there without a hitch! They contacted Julie and made sure that they got out there quickly so my family wouldn’t be inconvenienced."

Patti E on May 2018

Read Septic Service, Inc. is your #1 provider for residential and commercial septic services. We make it easy for you by customizing care solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. Our team of septic professionals specialize in creating effective, lasting solutions for all applications in the counties of DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry. From drafting septic layouts to their installation, Read Septic's engineers and installers are meeting modern demands of any size. Our full suite of services include septic tank pumping and system inspections, as well as field restoration/repair and septic tank repair/replacement. Additionally, Read Septic offers general excavating along with trucking and materials handling. Wastewater treatment system (Clearstream, Enviro-GUARD, Multi-Flo, Nayadic, Sybr-Aer) maintenance and repair offered through Warfel's Multi-Flo, a division of Read Septic Service, Inc.

"The guys came out and got right to work finding the problem. They had to come back to complete the kid and were there without a hitch! They contacted Julie and made sure that they got out there quickly so my family wouldn’t be inconvenienced."

Patti E on May 2018

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J&R Herra, Inc.

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J&R Herra, Inc.

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Customers say: Quality work
52 years of experience

Our family owned and operated business has been serving Kane County and the Chicagoland suburbs for nearly forty years. Our practiced and experienced technicians work tirelessly to keep your home comfortable, healthy, and safe. J&R Herra will be there when you need us, charge a fair and honest flat rate price, and stand behind our work. Have an emergency? We have technicians on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Additional address- PO Box 8032, Elburn, IL 60119 Additional contact - Brian Herra ([email protected])

"My furnace went out on Saturday night. I decided to wait until Monday to call instead of paying overtime costs. I can't imagine how much that would cost. The technician found a bad ignitor, which I know costs $30-70. Average price for this service is about $250. He was at my house for less than 40 minutes.............over $400 !!!!!"

Gary H on January 2023

Our family owned and operated business has been serving Kane County and the Chicagoland suburbs for nearly forty years. Our practiced and experienced technicians work tirelessly to keep your home comfortable, healthy, and safe. J&R Herra will be there when you need us, charge a fair and honest flat rate price, and stand behind our work. Have an emergency? We have technicians on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Additional address- PO Box 8032, Elburn, IL 60119 Additional contact - Brian Herra ([email protected])

"My furnace went out on Saturday night. I decided to wait until Monday to call instead of paying overtime costs. I can't imagine how much that would cost. The technician found a bad ignitor, which I know costs $30-70. Average price for this service is about $250. He was at my house for less than 40 minutes.............over $400 !!!!!"

Gary H on January 2023

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CementWorks LLC

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CementWorks LLC

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family-owned business (and former employees of Allied Concrete Repair), building on over 30 years of experience and reliable customer service. Our goal is to provide honest, cost effective foundation repair and water mitigation solutions to our customers by employing a holistic approach to diagnosing and solving concrete and foundation problems - problems which can present themselves at any time during the life of the concrete or foundation. We have a unique place in an otherwise crowded market because our approach brings water mitigation, structural repair, concrete construction and concrete repair knowledge and experience together to meet individual and specific needs. As a professional construction company, you can expect us to adhere to and utilize our industry’s processes and procedures, including compliance with municipal building codes and American Concrete Institute (ACI) standards. At least one of our partners is present, from start to finish, on every job so you may be assured of the quality of the work performed. Because of our lengthy and diverse experience in this field, we are particularly well qualified to not only assess the situation accurately and perform the necessary repairs competently, but refer you to other specialists if and when necessary. We stand behind our work and our warranties are easily transferred.

"Excellent and do quality work. Anyone looking for this type of work should hire them they do a great job."

Terry W on March 2023

We are a family-owned business (and former employees of Allied Concrete Repair), building on over 30 years of experience and reliable customer service. Our goal is to provide honest, cost effective foundation repair and water mitigation solutions to our customers by employing a holistic approach to diagnosing and solving concrete and foundation problems - problems which can present themselves at any time during the life of the concrete or foundation. We have a unique place in an otherwise crowded market because our approach brings water mitigation, structural repair, concrete construction and concrete repair knowledge and experience together to meet individual and specific needs. As a professional construction company, you can expect us to adhere to and utilize our industry’s processes and procedures, including compliance with municipal building codes and American Concrete Institute (ACI) standards. At least one of our partners is present, from start to finish, on every job so you may be assured of the quality of the work performed. Because of our lengthy and diverse experience in this field, we are particularly well qualified to not only assess the situation accurately and perform the necessary repairs competently, but refer you to other specialists if and when necessary. We stand behind our work and our warranties are easily transferred.

"Excellent and do quality work. Anyone looking for this type of work should hire them they do a great job."

Terry W on March 2023

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

VJF Contracting

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VJF Contracting

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

VJF Contracting is your one stop shop for all of your electrical projects! Offering services like: house rewiring, electrical panels, underground wiring, whole house generators, lighting, and Much more! VJF Contracting is a residential and commercial company! No job to big or small!

"It went very well."

Kenneth K on March 2023

VJF Contracting is your one stop shop for all of your electrical projects! Offering services like: house rewiring, electrical panels, underground wiring, whole house generators, lighting, and Much more! VJF Contracting is a residential and commercial company! No job to big or small!

"It went very well."

Kenneth K on March 2023

Premier Asphalt

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Premier Asphalt

3.72(
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Customers say: Terrific value
49 years of experience

WE DO COMPLETE ASPHALT PAVING PROJECTS ONLY. Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Asphalt Paving Contractor. NO SEALCOATING!

"The job was poorly done, not the promised 3? of asphalt and insufficient stone underlay. Driveway is pitting where cars are parked and cracking and pitting where cars drive on. Multiple tries for answers and empty promises about coming out to check. "

Mike G on July 2025

WE DO COMPLETE ASPHALT PAVING PROJECTS ONLY. Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Asphalt Paving Contractor. NO SEALCOATING!

"The job was poorly done, not the promised 3? of asphalt and insufficient stone underlay. Driveway is pitting where cars are parked and cracking and pitting where cars drive on. Multiple tries for answers and empty promises about coming out to check. "

Mike G on July 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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