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Avatar for Preban Farm Drainage & Excavating, LLC
Preban Farm Drainage & Excavating, LLC
4.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Preban & his crew installed a drainage system in my yard. His written estimate was complete, fairly priced. They showed up when they said they would & worked a long couple of days. I definitely recommend Preban Enterprises."
Response time5 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Gooseland Tree and Excavating
3.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

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!\nWe have been in business since 1998. We specialize in Excavation work residential and commercial as well as Lawn Maintenance & Tree Removal.

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Lincoln Sewer & Drainage
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

"Excellent, as always. They have done SO much work for us over the years - 13 years since I have been here at our condo. We have two catch basins that need to be rodded and cleaned as preventive maintenance regularly. They have also done some work for us when we've had tree roots grow into our sewer lines. They were far less expensive than other quotes and did the work just as well. They are terrific. Angel, who always services our condo building is the best!"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
256
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We couldn't be happier.  They came in and did the work around our schedule over 2 different Saturday (7 hours each day) just as planned.  They were punctual.  They were clearly most interested in doing the job right.  They explained how a back storage area needed drain tiletoo and installed it at no additional cost.  They wouldn't even let us unload the storage shelves full of heavy paint cans- insisting on doing the job start to finish with a smile and obvious pride in a job well done.  They cleaned the area when they were done and the sections of floor that they had to dig up are smooth with fresh concrete now. "
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Sammson Concrete Inc
4.5(
239
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

" It was a big project that went smoothly from beginning to end.  Steve and his crew did excellent work - especially in the excavation process which carefully preserved shrubs located right next to the drive.  The work crew was very professional:  on time, considerate and left the work site neat at the end of each day.  The finished driveway is beautiful - I have received several complements from neighbors and also from other service providers who have come to my home.  Totally worth the money!
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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DinoSewer
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The firm first asked to come a couple hours later than originally planned, then arrived about 40 minutes earlier than their rescheduled time and had to wait until I returned about 30 minutes before their rescheduled time. They checked our two catch basins. One did not need much work but the other had a blockage, from crumbling mortar, that they cleared. They then rodded and sent a camera down a sewer line, to determine where there was a significant blockage, so that they could propose corrective action. They provided us a proposal for correcive action the next day. Our Board has agreed to pursue a couple of the proposals, but needs two more bids before proceeding."
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Land Clearing Services questions, answered by experts

Costs vary, but you can expect to spend between $1,000 and $4,000 to prepare land for a mobile home or before you build a house. You’ll need to clear enough land for the foundation, which may require leveling or grading, as well as removing trees, stumps, and plants. Don’t forget to plan for permits and fees and the installation of a gas line, water line, and sewer main.

Permit requirements to clear land vary by municipality, so whether or not you need permits depends on where you live and what you’re removing from the land. Some building departments will require permits for any underground work or excavation, meaning grinding down tree stumps on your property would require permits. Others mandate individual permits for each tree you remove. You can contact your local building department or a land-clearing specialist near you to see if permits are necessary for your job.

A land survey provides precise property boundaries, reveals legal encroachments, and identifies rights-of-way, minimizing disputes. Understanding the exact dimensions and features of the property aids in informed decision-making and safeguards the buyer's investment.

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.

Land surveys don’t technically expire. They do serve as a point of reference and a snapshot of your property, though, so as soon as you make changes to your property (and even if your neighbor makes certain changes to theirs), your existing land survey becomes inaccurate, and a new one must be done. Even if you don’t make any changes to your property, many states only guarantee the accuracy of a land survey for five to ten years.

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