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*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Springfield, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

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Moore Excavation

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Moore Excavation

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We take great pride in the 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 start to 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 service."

Jim B on June 2023

We take great pride in the 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 start to 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 service."

Jim B on June 2023

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Underwood Landscaping

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Underwood Landscaping

5.00(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Underwood Landscaping takes great pride with years of experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of the consumer. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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.

"Rob was fast responding to the request and was on time completing the work. He was very organized and cleaned up his workspace at the end of each day. The project stayed on budget and the work he did was very professional. We would highly recommend Rob and would definitely use him again."

Don w on April 2022

Underwood Landscaping takes great pride with years of experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of the consumer. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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.

"Rob was fast responding to the request and was on time completing the work. He was very organized and cleaned up his workspace at the end of each day. The project stayed on budget and the work he did was very professional. We would highly recommend Rob and would definitely use him again."

Don w on April 2022

Tree Guys, Inc.

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Tree Guys, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

Serving Sangamon and the surrounding area, Tree Guys, Inc., are your local tree experts. Focusing on removals and storm damage.

"These are guys you want to hire. Chris is top notch in every respect. His guys are well trained and experienced. Did a great job on some hard tree removals."

Karen T on March 2020

Serving Sangamon and the surrounding area, Tree Guys, Inc., are your local tree experts. Focusing on removals and storm damage.

"These are guys you want to hire. Chris is top notch in every respect. His guys are well trained and experienced. Did a great job on some hard tree removals."

Karen T on March 2020

McGovern & Sons, LLC

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McGovern & Sons, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
54 years of experience

McGovern & Sons, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Kory went out of his way to do some work for me. He went above and beyond."

Brett B on October 2018

McGovern & Sons, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Kory went out of his way to do some work for me. He went above and beyond."

Brett B on October 2018

Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

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Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

5.00(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and sewer services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good work"

Jerry P on January 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and sewer services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good work"

Jerry P on January 2023

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Sprocket Excavating, LLC

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Sprocket Excavating, LLC

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sprocket 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.

Sprocket 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.

Moore excavation

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Moore excavation

5.00(
4
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I own a small excavation company. I have 10 years experience in the industry. I specialize in demolition, land clearing and light excavation.

"The service was really good. Top notch. They were professional, on time, polite and reasonably price."

Joe C on December 2021

I own a small excavation company. I have 10 years experience in the industry. I specialize in demolition, land clearing and light excavation.

"The service was really good. Top notch. They were professional, on time, polite and reasonably price."

Joe C on December 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

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. 

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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