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Avatar for JK Company, LLC
JK Company, LLC
4.9(
108
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Winnetka, 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 time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.9(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"GREAT JOB! EXPEDIENT AND PRECISE!"
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+23

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%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 Winnetka, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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J.E.M Landscaping LLC
4.7(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"J.E.M landscaping built a beautiful front landscape for my home, including mulch, paver stones, well sorted planting of small trees and shrubs. Lined up the grass professionally and installed soft lighting on the sidelines of the walkway. Overall Fantastic job, landscape is still standing strong!"
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
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J Alvarado Brick Patio and Landscaping, Inc.
3.8(
45
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an awesome job with the task. Professional and honest advice -- which I greatly appreciated. The only reason I reduced one star (4/5) was because the follow up was weak. It was a large new grass (sod) project but after it was installed, there was very little follow up to guide about care and maintenance. I found some brown patches and reached out requesting to come check it out or tell me what to do, but didn't get much help. To be fair, they did try to explain over phone, but it was a several thousand $$ project, and I did hope for at least one follow up visit to ensure I wasn't doing anything wrong."
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Our Work
New evergreens
Our Work
Our Work

+79

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greenlight Design Group
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Randy did a great job with the landscape lights. Came over to give us a quote the next day and in couple of days completed the job. Thank you"
Dry Riverbed
Outdoor Illumination
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Lighting

+38

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Francisco Lawn Maintenance
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are very happy with their work, excellent customer service, reasonable pricing."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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 Winnetka, 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

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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