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Avatar for JK Company, LLC
JK Company, LLC
5.0(
106
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tino and JK did a great job assisting us with the complete demolition of a single story house. Very easy to communicate with and completed the work with minimal dust and debris. Would definitely recommend."
Patio
Drive
Patio
Patio
Entryway

+11

Response time2 days
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for RV Landscaping and Snow Removal
RV Landscaping and Snow Removal
4.8(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

For over seven years, RV Landscaping and Snow Removal has been the go-to team for landscaping services and property maintenance in the Palatine, IL area. Whether you're a homeowner looking to spruce up your yard or a business owner needing consistent maintenance, we've got you covered. From lawn care and custom landscape design to tree trimming, irrigation systems and hardscaping, we can handle it all with care and precision.\nFully licensed & insured!

Landscaping /Snow Removal
Trimming & Mulch Service
Trimming & Mulch Service
Trimming & Mulch Service
Trimming & Mulch Service

+15

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.3(
81
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose and his crew completely rebuilt our stone patio and wall that was falling apart, and surrounded it with redone landscaping. We are thrilled with the result. Jose has an eye for design. He makes good suggestions and sees possibilities we did not. He used high quality materials and plants and was careful not to damage the surrounding area. I highly recommend him."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for J Alvarado Brick Patio and Landscaping, Inc.
J Alvarado Brick Patio and Landscaping, Inc.
3.8(
43
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This team was professional from the first meeting to establish the estimate up to their dedication to keeping us informed about the start date. Our project involved using old street pavers, which can be uneven in size. Jesus considered our preferences and knew about proper excavating, laying gravel and sand, tamping down the base and how to slope the patio for appropriate run-off. They finished in a timely manner and cleaned up. They worked through unseasonably cold weather to finish on time. We would definitely recommend this company."
Our Work
Our Work
New evergreens
Our Work
Our Work

+79

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for White Star Sewer and Drain Services
White Star Sewer and Drain Services
4.7(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Mike & his assistant were very professional. They arrived promptly, assessed the job, aquired needed materials and then completed the installation of new toilets in vintage bathrooms efficiently. Tenants are very satisfied and appreciated the concern shown for their possessions in the bathrooms that had to be moved and for the cleanliness of the rooms when the job was completed."
Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Gooseland Tree and Excavating
3.5(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Wilmette, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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