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Finley Creek Trucking, LLC

655 E Florian Ave
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Finley Creek Trucking, LLC

655 E Florian Ave
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Finley Creek Trucking LLC 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.

"Fast and courteous delivery "

Ryan B on January 2025

Finley Creek Trucking LLC 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.

"Fast and courteous delivery "

Ryan B on January 2025

Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

1148 1450th Avenue
5.00(
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•Approved Pro

Applegate Excavating & Sewer Service

1148 1450th Avenue
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

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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Kaufman Earthmoving LLC

11448 Cemetery Rd
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Kaufman Earthmoving LLC

11448 Cemetery Rd
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
23 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Kaufman Earthmoving was established in 1988. Though out the year Kaufman Earthmoving serves the Macon, Piatt, Dewitt County and more. Here at Kaufman Earthmoving we have tackled some of the biggest jobs in soil and water conservation district all the way down to site prep, and land clearing. Armado is no job too big no job too small. We are always here for the customers 24/7

"Contractor needed to dig post holes for fencing project with many on a incline and a few along backside of garage with limited access. Kyle arrived with a mini excavator with a post hole digger/auger attachment on the date/time we agreed to. A real pleasure to work with as holes were dug on a very hot Sat. afternoon. He showed up, was very professional and flawlessly completed the job. Would definitely recommend and hire this contractor again. "

Chuck R on July 2025

Kaufman Earthmoving was established in 1988. Though out the year Kaufman Earthmoving serves the Macon, Piatt, Dewitt County and more. Here at Kaufman Earthmoving we have tackled some of the biggest jobs in soil and water conservation district all the way down to site prep, and land clearing. Armado is no job too big no job too small. We are always here for the customers 24/7

"Contractor needed to dig post holes for fencing project with many on a incline and a few along backside of garage with limited access. Kyle arrived with a mini excavator with a post hole digger/auger attachment on the date/time we agreed to. A real pleasure to work with as holes were dug on a very hot Sat. afternoon. He showed up, was very professional and flawlessly completed the job. Would definitely recommend and hire this contractor again. "

Chuck R on July 2025

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Trame forestry and land clearing

3700 Otter Road
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Trame forestry and land clearing

3700 Otter Road
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3 years of experience

•forestry mulching •Land management •Fix rock driveways •Landscape •And much more

•forestry mulching •Land management •Fix rock driveways •Landscape •And much more

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Ad handyman services

203 Henry St
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Ad handyman services

203 Henry St
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Emergency services offered

Excavation, dirt work, driveway repairs, construction roofing,siding,fascia soffit, flooring, remodels, add ons, plumbing, power washing, sanding, staining, road side mechanic, landscaping anything needs done give us a call

Excavation, dirt work, driveway repairs, construction roofing,siding,fascia soffit, flooring, remodels, add ons, plumbing, power washing, sanding, staining, road side mechanic, landscaping anything needs done give us a call

B & C Customs

1325 Stanton Airport Rd
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B & C Customs

1325 Stanton Airport Rd
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5 years of experience

B&C Customs is a locally owned business that specializes in excavating and other services such as light demolition, trenching, water and sewer line installation & repair. We also offer land clearing & mulching.

B&C Customs is a locally owned business that specializes in excavating and other services such as light demolition, trenching, water and sewer line installation & repair. We also offer land clearing & mulching.

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M&J Concepts & Solutions Inc.

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M&J Concepts & Solutions Inc.

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

27 Years of Experience. Professional results. Family owned and operated, located in Central Illinois. General contracting company we specialize in all Phases of Residential, Light Commercial Remodel & Repair. Wall, floor, ceiling systems, roof systems. Doors, windows, siding, decks, kitchen cabinets. Marble, pre-finished hardwood floors, tile, LVT, all floating floor systems. Paint, stain. Structural repair. Concrete work as well as repair and so much more.

"It was faster than we thought it was gonna be. They were very professional and would definitely recommend them to anyone."

Kristy J on January 2022

27 Years of Experience. Professional results. Family owned and operated, located in Central Illinois. General contracting company we specialize in all Phases of Residential, Light Commercial Remodel & Repair. Wall, floor, ceiling systems, roof systems. Doors, windows, siding, decks, kitchen cabinets. Marble, pre-finished hardwood floors, tile, LVT, all floating floor systems. Paint, stain. Structural repair. Concrete work as well as repair and so much more.

"It was faster than we thought it was gonna be. They were very professional and would definitely recommend them to anyone."

Kristy J on January 2022

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Brown Concrete

305 North Ave
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Brown Concrete

305 North Ave
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Free onsite estimate

Specialising in decorative and stamp Custom designs Driveways Patios Sidewalks Basements & garages Steps Saw cutting Sealing Hauling Grade work Demo work Free estimates!! When i bid your job you will recieve 5 business cards. Now, even if i dont get your job you can hand them business cards out to someone you know who is in need of my services. Now if i get that job and am chosen to do it; i will give you whom received the cards $100 for the reference. That gives you a chance to make $500!!! I like to meet with the customer and go over their view of the work they want and work around their needs. I am open and honest with every customer.

Specialising in decorative and stamp Custom designs Driveways Patios Sidewalks Basements & garages Steps Saw cutting Sealing Hauling Grade work Demo work Free estimates!! When i bid your job you will recieve 5 business cards. Now, even if i dont get your job you can hand them business cards out to someone you know who is in need of my services. Now if i get that job and am chosen to do it; i will give you whom received the cards $100 for the reference. That gives you a chance to make $500!!! I like to meet with the customer and go over their view of the work they want and work around their needs. I am open and honest with every customer.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

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