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Buzzard Excavation

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Buzzard Excavation

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience as we are a 3-generation company, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Buzzard Excavating LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. We Offer: Demolition, Land Clearing, Tree Removal, Pond cleanout, Driveway services, and much much more!!

"Great job done for the work needed. 3 Generation Family Business. Excellent work ethics. Good price for the job done. Highly recommended. "

SULTAN R on June 2025

We have the experience as we are a 3-generation company, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Buzzard Excavating LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. We Offer: Demolition, Land Clearing, Tree Removal, Pond cleanout, Driveway services, and much much more!!

"Great job done for the work needed. 3 Generation Family Business. Excellent work ethics. Good price for the job done. Highly recommended. "

SULTAN R on June 2025

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Philpott Concrete and Excavating

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Philpott Concrete and Excavating

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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"He and his crew did a demo for me and they cleaned it all up and hauled it away, raked the dirt and promised to bring me more dirt soon so I can plant grass in this spot in my backyard. They repaired my fence and added privacy panels to it with a new privacy gate. They did a very professional job. I would recommend them to anyone wanting a professional job at a reasonable price."

Darlene C on February 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"He and his crew did a demo for me and they cleaned it all up and hauled it away, raked the dirt and promised to bring me more dirt soon so I can plant grass in this spot in my backyard. They repaired my fence and added privacy panels to it with a new privacy gate. They did a very professional job. I would recommend them to anyone wanting a professional job at a reasonable price."

Darlene C on February 2025

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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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43 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

We are 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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025

We are 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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025

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Parks Property Management

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Parks Property Management

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4 years of experience

Family owned and operated General Excavation Contractor, focused on generating perfection. Specializing in: EXCAVATION DRAINAGE LAND CLEARING FORESTRY MULCHING DEMO DRIVE WAYS HAUL OFF SERVICES LAND GRADING SITE PREP FOUNDATIONS .. AND MUCH MORE

Family owned and operated General Excavation Contractor, focused on generating perfection. Specializing in: EXCAVATION DRAINAGE LAND CLEARING FORESTRY MULCHING DEMO DRIVE WAYS HAUL OFF SERVICES LAND GRADING SITE PREP FOUNDATIONS .. AND MUCH MORE

Precision Concrete & Construction INC.

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Precision Concrete & Construction INC.

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1 years of experience

Precision Concrete & Construction INC. was started in 2024 with over 10 years of combined experience in the concrete and construction industry. Our services include driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, decorative concrete, site works, and more. Let us help you turn your dreams into reality. We look forward to doing business with you!

Precision Concrete & Construction INC. was started in 2024 with over 10 years of combined experience in the concrete and construction industry. Our services include driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, decorative concrete, site works, and more. Let us help you turn your dreams into reality. We look forward to doing business with you!

Southern IL Excavating

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Southern IL Excavating

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We are a family owned Excavating, Forestry, and Land Management company. Some of our services include Excavating Services, Disaster Debris Clean-Up, Debris Removal, Specialty Demolition, Tree clearing-bush-hogging, Snow Removal, Basements, Swimming Pools, Driveways, And Much More! We understand time is of the essence. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and the speed of the completed projects. This is our 7th year in residential and commercial development. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you on your project.

We are a family owned Excavating, Forestry, and Land Management company. Some of our services include Excavating Services, Disaster Debris Clean-Up, Debris Removal, Specialty Demolition, Tree clearing-bush-hogging, Snow Removal, Basements, Swimming Pools, Driveways, And Much More! We understand time is of the essence. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and the speed of the completed projects. This is our 7th year in residential and commercial development. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you on your project.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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