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Avatar for Martin Dirtworks, LLC
Martin Dirtworks, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They cleared out some bushes and leveled the area where we want to put our back patio. They were respectful, professional, and did a great job! Everything looks so much better, and we’re very happy with the work they did. We would definitely recommend them!"
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Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the Kent area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started! \n

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NRE Land Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great service and very friendly. Definitely would use for future projects."
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Stump removal
Garage demolition
New rock driveway
Pasture mowing

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I purchased the big deal coupon for this service and everything worked out okay.  I would recommend their services to other people."
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+13

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
4.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I own a two flat in the city. Today i got a call from one of my tenants telling me that there was a leak. i called mcDonoagh and Sons and within two hours, they ha a Technician come out on st Patrick's day diagnose the problem, get the appropriate parts and fix it. I was very impressed with the responsiveness and the speed of service. He also made helpful recommendations for how to maintain my water heaters.
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ballistic Demolition & Removal
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We offer services that include demolition of structures and interiors, as well as concrete and asphalt removal. Driveway-way safe dumpster rental, material delivery, and other excavation services. We are a fully insured and licensed company with several years prior experience in the construction field. Give us a call today at 815-821-1808 for a free estimate and to get started on your project!

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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kaboom Rigging & Heavy Equipment Operating Services, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent customer service. Professional,polite. Thanks"
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Brush
Stacked Wood
Fallen Trees
Cutting Notches

+15

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Land Clearing Services questions, answered by experts

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.

A few different types of land surveys can help determine certain features and boundaries of your property. These include:

  • Boundary surveys describe the actual borders of a property. These are generally required when trying to get construction permits issued. 

  • Location surveys provide much of the same information as a boundary survey but also include in-depth information about any improvements made to your property. 

  • Mortgage location surveys are usually required by lenders and title companies before financing or offering an insurance policy. 

  • Site-planning surveys are done before applying for building permits and can be issued before any major home improvements. 

  • Topographic surveys provide a formal map of land elevations. It can also describe the location and size of natural features and any land improvements.

The small lines on the tape measure either indicate inches, fractions of an inch, or centimeters and millimeters. On the imperial unit side (aka the inches side), the longest lines indicate inches, followed by the next shortest lines that indicate a half-inch, and then the quarter, eighth, and sixteenth-inch. On the metric side, the lines break down meters, centimeters, and millimeters.

Measure from zero on a measuring tape by placing the metal hook right up against the edge of what you need to measure. You can also latch the hook onto an open edge—of, say, a table—to accurately measure as well. If you begin at the 1-inch mark, you'll need to subtract an inch from your total.

When planning for land survey costs, you should consider the following elements as major contributors to the overall cost:

  • Size of your property in terms of acres or square feet

  • Complexity of the terrain in terms of hills, elevation changes, rocks, water, and other features

  • Type of survey you need (boundary survey, topographic survey, or a combination of survey types)

  • Distance traveled for the professional surveyor

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