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Green Outdoors

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Green Outdoors

5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The work completed was exemplary! He knew what we needed done and he did exactly that. All work was performed in a timely manner which kept the cost to a minimum. You can't ask for more than that... I will definitely recommend Green Outdoors to anyone who needs property cleared!"

Brian W on December 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The work completed was exemplary! He knew what we needed done and he did exactly that. All work was performed in a timely manner which kept the cost to a minimum. You can't ask for more than that... I will definitely recommend Green Outdoors to anyone who needs property cleared!"

Brian W on December 2025


Royer Excavating

5.00(
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Royer Excavating

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very reliable, honest and trustworthy"

Tom S on April 2020

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very reliable, honest and trustworthy"

Tom S on April 2020


Three Nail Land Clearing, LLC

5.00(
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Three Nail Land Clearing, LLC

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Three Nail Land Clearing, LLC 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!

"Very polite, great pricing! Would hire again."

Julia K on September 2024

Three Nail Land Clearing, LLC 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!

"Very polite, great pricing! Would hire again."

Julia K on September 2024


AB excavation

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AB excavation

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AB Excavation is a locally owned and operated excavation and land clearing company based in Highland, Illinois. We specialize in land clearing, grading, and site preparation for residential and small commercial projects. Our work includes small lot clearing, new home site prep, demolition and haul-off, pond and water feature excavation, and culvert installation. We take pride in doing the job right the first time, showing up when we say we will, and communicating clearly with our customers from start to finish. Whether it’s clearing property, prepping a build site, or handling drainage work, we focus on quality workmanship, efficiency, and fair pricing. We serve Highland and the surrounding areas and work closely with homeowners, builders, and property owners to get projects completed safely and on schedule.

AB Excavation is a locally owned and operated excavation and land clearing company based in Highland, Illinois. We specialize in land clearing, grading, and site preparation for residential and small commercial projects. Our work includes small lot clearing, new home site prep, demolition and haul-off, pond and water feature excavation, and culvert installation. We take pride in doing the job right the first time, showing up when we say we will, and communicating clearly with our customers from start to finish. Whether it’s clearing property, prepping a build site, or handling drainage work, we focus on quality workmanship, efficiency, and fair pricing. We serve Highland and the surrounding areas and work closely with homeowners, builders, and property owners to get projects completed safely and on schedule.


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Ehret Inc

4.78(
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Ehret Inc

4.78(
146
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ehret, Inc. is a full service plumbing company and can professionally handle any plumbing work you may need from new installations to repairs and replacements. We offer high quality equipment and material that is made to last. We also offer trenchless technology and can bore in a new water service without digging up your entire yard! We will also install or repair storm water pumps, lift stations, sewage ejectors and sump pumps. We can take care of gas lines, backflow testing, toilet installations and repairs and outside faucet repairs. Our polite plumbers will look after your home and needs with respect. We’ll cover our shoes and clean up after ourselves. It’s the little touches that can make the difference.

"OUTSTANDING, did the job in 2 days when promised 3, cleaned up after himself and did exactly what was asked for. Wrote out a detailed estimate of each items' cost (requested) and reduced prices on some things he had estimated that weren't needed. He ensured all items were done to code and completely reconfigured the main floor bathroom plumbing, which was very aged. All items installed neatly and to perfection any OCD Person (like myself) would appreciate. Would hire again in a NY minute!"

Ramona B on September 2018

Ehret, Inc. is a full service plumbing company and can professionally handle any plumbing work you may need from new installations to repairs and replacements. We offer high quality equipment and material that is made to last. We also offer trenchless technology and can bore in a new water service without digging up your entire yard! We will also install or repair storm water pumps, lift stations, sewage ejectors and sump pumps. We can take care of gas lines, backflow testing, toilet installations and repairs and outside faucet repairs. Our polite plumbers will look after your home and needs with respect. We’ll cover our shoes and clean up after ourselves. It’s the little touches that can make the difference.

"OUTSTANDING, did the job in 2 days when promised 3, cleaned up after himself and did exactly what was asked for. Wrote out a detailed estimate of each items' cost (requested) and reduced prices on some things he had estimated that weren't needed. He ensured all items were done to code and completely reconfigured the main floor bathroom plumbing, which was very aged. All items installed neatly and to perfection any OCD Person (like myself) would appreciate. Would hire again in a NY minute!"

Ramona B on September 2018


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Cochrans Concrete LLC

4.74(
101
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Cochrans Concrete LLC

4.74(
101
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Angie's List 2013 , 2015,2017 ,2018 and 2019 SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER!! Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied clients attest to our superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. We serve Missouri and Illinois with Over 30 years Experience and accept cash ,local checks and all major credit cards Licensed, Bonded and Insured!

"Dale and his crew did excellent work. They worked hard and were attentive to detail. The price was reasonable and Dale was quick to respond. I'm very happy with my driveway and sidewalk. Highly recommend!"

Terri R on May 2022

Angie's List 2013 , 2015,2017 ,2018 and 2019 SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER!! Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied clients attest to our superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. We serve Missouri and Illinois with Over 30 years Experience and accept cash ,local checks and all major credit cards Licensed, Bonded and Insured!

"Dale and his crew did excellent work. They worked hard and were attentive to detail. The price was reasonable and Dale was quick to respond. I'm very happy with my driveway and sidewalk. Highly recommend!"

Terri R on May 2022


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Gravity Drain Services

5.00(
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Gravity Drain Services

5.00(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Gravity drain services is a locally own and operated company located in Imperial Missouri. Our goal is to make sure the customer is satisfied after every job. We are passionate of the work we do and pride ourselves on being honest and straight forward with our customers. We are members of the Local 562 Plumbers and Pipefitters. We are fully insured and bonded. We also offer 24 hr services.

"Very friendly And professional. They also honored coupon I mentioned that was listed in Angie."

Maryluz P on July 2020

Gravity drain services is a locally own and operated company located in Imperial Missouri. Our goal is to make sure the customer is satisfied after every job. We are passionate of the work we do and pride ourselves on being honest and straight forward with our customers. We are members of the Local 562 Plumbers and Pipefitters. We are fully insured and bonded. We also offer 24 hr services.

"Very friendly And professional. They also honored coupon I mentioned that was listed in Angie."

Maryluz P on July 2020


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Culler Plumbing Services

4.81(
36
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Culler Plumbing Services

4.81(
36
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Culler Plumbing, we have been providing quality plumbing services to the Metro-East Illinois area since 2013, but come qualified with over 25 years of experience. All of our plumbers are experienced and professional. Because we are licensed, bonded, and insured (license # 058-176496), you can rest assured that you won’t be footing the bill if something does go wrong. Because every job is different, we charge by the job and not by the hour. Additionally, we offer no obligation estimates, discounts, and a satisfaction guarantee that will leave you feeling confident and comfortable with your plumbing system.

"I will never use another plumbing company!!! I have been using Culler Plumbing for several years now and have had nothing but great results! Dennis has always gone way above and beyond. I have a crawl space and my washer, drier and water heater plus my water softner are all in the same small room with no space to put pans under the water heater or water softner. And I have hardwood floors so whenever the water heater went out my floors would be ruined. He moved the water softner into my bedroom closet with a pan under it and put in a drain. Then was able to put a full size pan under my water heater and a drain which he hooked up to the plumbing under my crawl space. No more ruined floors!! Never had such a caring and expert plumber like him!! Thanks Dennis!!!"

Bonnie B on September 2020

At Culler Plumbing, we have been providing quality plumbing services to the Metro-East Illinois area since 2013, but come qualified with over 25 years of experience. All of our plumbers are experienced and professional. Because we are licensed, bonded, and insured (license # 058-176496), you can rest assured that you won’t be footing the bill if something does go wrong. Because every job is different, we charge by the job and not by the hour. Additionally, we offer no obligation estimates, discounts, and a satisfaction guarantee that will leave you feeling confident and comfortable with your plumbing system.

"I will never use another plumbing company!!! I have been using Culler Plumbing for several years now and have had nothing but great results! Dennis has always gone way above and beyond. I have a crawl space and my washer, drier and water heater plus my water softner are all in the same small room with no space to put pans under the water heater or water softner. And I have hardwood floors so whenever the water heater went out my floors would be ruined. He moved the water softner into my bedroom closet with a pan under it and put in a drain. Then was able to put a full size pan under my water heater and a drain which he hooked up to the plumbing under my crawl space. No more ruined floors!! Never had such a caring and expert plumber like him!! Thanks Dennis!!!"

Bonnie B on September 2020


"I hired Quality Waterproofing to extend a buried downspout/sump pump drain that was poorly placed by a competitor 4 years ago. The competitor placed the pop up drain 10 feet from the house in a low spot, which created a swamp. Quality did an A+ job fixing the problem. They were timely, professional and UNDER budget. Very honest and high quality work. They even did some extra sodding and dirt work at no charge."

Jeffrey D on April 2020

Serving St. Louis since 1955.

"I hired Quality Waterproofing to extend a buried downspout/sump pump drain that was poorly placed by a competitor 4 years ago. The competitor placed the pop up drain 10 feet from the house in a low spot, which created a swamp. Quality did an A+ job fixing the problem. They were timely, professional and UNDER budget. Very honest and high quality work. They even did some extra sodding and dirt work at no charge."

Jeffrey D on April 2020


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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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