Initial estimate was based on a drive-by review or perhaps an online property search. I knew I needed much more extensive work, so I asked for an in-person review, which was arranged and completed quickly. My estimate did change significantly, but it was not unexpected. The revised estimate was specific and transparent, and based on the actual scope of the work. Estimates by International Paving are thorough, and easy to understand. There's some small details to pay attention to and calculations needed based on the options you chose. The Owner, Frank, answers his phone promptly. If he missed my call, he called me right away. Frank gave me straight answers. No BS or sales pressure. I felt like he cared about the end result like it was his own property. My project included removing the old driveway and installing a new base over the entire area. I asked for walkway areas to be left open down to the new base. These areas would be completed later (in a different material) by a different contractor. Frank had no problem with this. He understood what I wanted, and met the base requirements provided by the paver contractor. My final estimate included these specifics unique to my project. Crews arrived on-time on the scheduled day. Frank was on-site at the start of work, coordinating with the team lead and verifying final layout details with me before work started. Frank and the team-lead made sure the entire crew knew the project before the digging started. Excavation and base replacement took one day. Asphalt installation was delayed several days due to weather. Frank was up-front about this, no excuses or silliness, just a prompt reschedule. Quality, professional work by a local small business. No surprises, no games, no sketchiness. I'm very pleased I chose International Paving."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/addison/international-paving-inc-reviews-6529904.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Pavestone Brick Paving Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Paul W."},"reviewBody":"Mario was very competitive on pricing, and explained the bid very thorughly. Ive never had the pleasure of working with such a professional contractor. Throughout the entire process I received phone calls explaining where the permit was in process, dates of install, and finish times. The crew was the most clean and meticulous Ive ever seen with both their hardscaping and landscaping. Our patio is truly exceptional in design and craftsmanship being installed with a herringbone pattern and outlined in a soldier row. Mario helped us mix 3 different brick colors to get the chicago brick paver design we wanted. Mario and his crew also set 4 piers that extend below the frost line that I will be installing a pergola onto. The city inspector that came to my jobsite actually said that hes never seen such meticulous work. The backyard was uneven and would flood due to the natural swail being filled with dirt and mulch. Mario and his crew excavated a 5 footy 2 foot deep swail lined with memberane and river rock. pavestone also regraded the entire yard with several truckfuls of soil. The sod was fresh and laid to perfection. Mario also gave me turf care and watering instructions. The yard looks like a golf course and even with a 4 inch rain in 24 hrs. the yard was drained perfectly. Although Pavestone is recognized as a top tier paver design and install company, they should also be listed as tops in landscape design and install. I am happy to serve as a reference and will always call Mario with my landscape and hardscape needs. Both my wife and I have remodeled several homes inside and out and have NEVER worked with such an honest and high level artisan. Great job Pavestone we absolutely love our backyard!
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/des-plaines/pavestone-brick-paving-inc-reviews-4649360.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"All Family Plumbing","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Anne H."},"reviewBody":"We had a bent and non-functioning field hydrant in our horse paddock that needed replacement. Had to be excavated to determine depth of water connection. I rented a mini excavator and dug down to the valve at 5 feet. Ordered the replacement hydrant and the All Family guys completed the replacement and provided assistance stabilizing the hydrant while the hole was back filled. An outstanding team effort and success. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/palatine/all-family-plumbing-reviews-2081395.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"American Crawlspace & Basement Corp","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Nancy N."},"reviewBody":"For the last two winters, we experienced a lot of leaking in one area of the basement caused by a cracked driveway and heavy snow (all of the water melted toward the house). I found this company on Angie's list and saw a lot of good reviews, so I called for an estimate. They were very responsive. Jim came out and gave me two reasonable estimates since there were two possible solutions to the problems. They quickly scheduled a date to dig a trench around the interior perimeter, excavate, then install a drainage system. The project lasted two days. It kicked up a lot of dust, but they covered up most of what we had in the basement to keep the amount of dust to a minimum. The job they did successfully stopped the leaking (at least as of the date I'm writing this; next fall and winter will be the true test). But the initial work left a lot of jagged edges and some small holes, which I thought they'd cover up, but didn't. They also had left an odd configuration to a two-inch step from one part of the basement to the next. I sent an email to them voicing my concerns. Keith responded right away. Owner Steve and another concrete fitter came out and spent a few hours correcting the problem areas, which is why I'm giving them an overall "A" rating. They believe in their system and want customers to be satisfied with the work they do, and that shows in how well they responded to our concerns.
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/orland-park/american-crawlspace-and-basement-corp-reviews-2352531.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kenneth B."},"reviewBody":"In my and several professionals' opinions, Roto-Rooter used inadequate equipment and then misused that equipment. Roto-Rooter failed to clear the roots. When they got their augur hung up on some roots, they panicked, revved their motor and bent their snake into a functional grappling hook larger than the drain pipe. When they could not yank their broken equipment out of our sewer, they cut their snake and abandoned it. Roto-Rooter then lied that our sewer had "collapsed" and refused to extract its equipment unless I agreed to pay Roto-Rooter $5,782 to excavate and extract their equipment. I refused. When I also refused to pay Roto-Rooter $430 for its incompetent and dishonest attempt, Roto-Rooter called the village "to get our house condemned," and lied that there was "raw sewage spilling out into the street." Needless to say, our public works guys were not pleased that Roto-Rooter attempted to involved the village in Roto-Rooter's fraudilent attempt to extort money from a resident homeowner. Worst of all, Roto-Rooter's personnel systematically lied to me about the quality of their equipment and the condition of my sewer. I share the widespread opinion that Roto-Rooter is not so much in the business of clearing drains as it is in selling extremely expensive sewer replacements - whether they are needed or not. The internet is replete with complaints about Roto-Rooter failing to perform, concocting emergencies, over-charging and generally engaging in deceptive trade practices. If you want to sadistically inflict great misery and expense on your worst enemies, persuade them to hire Roto-Rooter."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/schaumburg/roto-rooter-plumbing-and-water-cleanup-reviews-10652539.htm"},"position":10}]}
Excavation reviews from real Angi homeowners in Winnetka, IL
Our experience with Parks Plumbing was much better than I will be able to put into words, and I am writing the strongest possible positive review. This is a great company. The initial visit for assessing the scope of work and providing an estimate was a useful education and all aspects of the...
Simon R.
5.0
11/2015
Outstanding work and a pleasure to do business with! Initial estimate was based on a drive-by review or perhaps an online property search. I knew I needed much more extensive work, so I asked for an in-person review, which was arranged and completed quickly. My estimate did change...
Paul W.
5.0
01/2015
Mario was very competitive on pricing, and explained the bid very thorughly. Ive never had the pleasure of working with such a professional contractor. Throughout the entire process I received phone calls explaining where the permit was in process, dates of install, and finish times. The crew...
Anne H.
5.0
10/2014
We had a bent and non-functioning field hydrant in our horse paddock that needed replacement. Had to be excavated to determine depth of water connection. I rented a mini excavator and dug down to the valve at 5 feet. Ordered the replacement hydrant and the All Family guys completed the...
Nancy N.
5.0
06/2014
For the last two winters, we experienced a lot of leaking in one area of the basement caused by a cracked driveway and heavy snow (all of the water melted toward the house). I found this company on Angie's list and saw a lot of good reviews, so I called for an estimate. They were very...
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.
"All in all good service but price too high"
Marian J on May 2025
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.
North Shore & Northwest Chicagoland Plumbing Experts. As a licensed, bonded and insured plumbing company, we take pride in our work. We are a dedicated and honest company, aiming to please every customer on every job. Additional DBA - Reliance Plumbing. Award winning.
"Excellent work. My expert Alex is so talented, and he explained everything that needed to be done, and the job was completed with impeccable timing and skill. He is also a great teacher. He showed me where an important cut off valve was located. Reliance Plumbing and especially Alex is now going to be my go-to for all plumbing projects. Thanks much."
Cynthia B on August 2024
North Shore & Northwest Chicagoland Plumbing Experts. As a licensed, bonded and insured plumbing company, we take pride in our work. We are a dedicated and honest company, aiming to please every customer on every job. Additional DBA - Reliance Plumbing. Award winning.
"Excellent work. My expert Alex is so talented, and he explained everything that needed to be done, and the job was completed with impeccable timing and skill. He is also a great teacher. He showed me where an important cut off valve was located. Reliance Plumbing and especially Alex is now going to be my go-to for all plumbing projects. Thanks much."
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."
Jamal J on April 2025
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."
Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.
"GREAT JOB! EXPEDIENT AND PRECISE!"
Nichole S on May 2025
Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.
Aqua Doctor is a family owned and operated business, We provide plumbing, sewer and basement waterproofing services. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We would love the opportunity to earn your business and be your lifetime plumbing and waterproofing specialist.
"Uncle Rob was efficient and personable! Job was straightforward and he walked me through what he was doing and the function of the various parts."
Andrea H on April 2025
Aqua Doctor is a family owned and operated business, We provide plumbing, sewer and basement waterproofing services. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We would love the opportunity to earn your business and be your lifetime plumbing and waterproofing specialist.
"Uncle Rob was efficient and personable! Job was straightforward and he walked me through what he was doing and the function of the various parts."
With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!
"Hasn’t started yet. But did hire"
Scott T on January 2024
With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!
All American Utility 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
"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."
Bill L on March 2021
All American Utility 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
"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."
Here at All Service Calls LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Timely and professional. Responsive and completed the job faster than expected with cleanup. "
Collin C on January 2025
Here at All Service Calls LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Timely and professional. Responsive and completed the job faster than expected with cleanup. "
Greenlight Design Group is a family own and operated business. Here at Greenlight Design Group we specialize in landscape and hardscape design and installation. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.
"Randy was so very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with our project! We had him do the finishing touches on our dream pool and surrounding space. He installed artificial turf, a decorative stone walkway and created multiple planting beds! Itâ s all more beautiful than I could have imagined! I am so happy with how it all turned out, I give him my highest recommendation!"
David C on May 2023
Greenlight Design Group is a family own and operated business. Here at Greenlight Design Group we specialize in landscape and hardscape design and installation. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.
"Randy was so very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with our project! We had him do the finishing touches on our dream pool and surrounding space. He installed artificial turf, a decorative stone walkway and created multiple planting beds! Itâ s all more beautiful than I could have imagined! I am so happy with how it all turned out, I give him my highest recommendation!"
RLP Diversified, INC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.
"He did a great job!"
Jessy J on April 2022
RLP Diversified, INC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.
"He did a great job!"
Jessy J on April 2022
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FAQs for excavation projects in Winnetka, IL
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
The Winnetka, IL homeowners’ guide to excavation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Time to get rid of that old chipped and crumbling walkway? Concrete removal costs can add up, but you have options to simplify the process. Learn more here.
If you’re building a new home, you might need to consider the cost of digging out a basement. Use this pricing guide to get an estimate for the project.