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Trame forestry and land clearing

3700 Otter Road
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Trame forestry and land clearing

3700 Otter Road
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3 years of experience

•forestry mulching •Land management •Fix rock driveways •Landscape •And much more

•forestry mulching •Land management •Fix rock driveways •Landscape •And much more

Precision Concrete & Construction INC.

7972 N 1775th Rd.
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Precision Concrete & Construction INC.

7972 N 1775th Rd.
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1 years of experience

Precision Concrete & Construction INC. was started in 2024 with over 10 years of combined experience in the concrete and construction industry. Our services include driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, decorative concrete, site works, and more. Let us help you turn your dreams into reality. We look forward to doing business with you!

Precision Concrete & Construction INC. was started in 2024 with over 10 years of combined experience in the concrete and construction industry. Our services include driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, decorative concrete, site works, and more. Let us help you turn your dreams into reality. We look forward to doing business with you!

Southern IL Excavating

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Southern IL Excavating

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We are a family owned Excavating, Forestry, and Land Management company. Some of our services include Excavating Services, Disaster Debris Clean-Up, Debris Removal, Specialty Demolition, Tree clearing-bush-hogging, Snow Removal, Basements, Swimming Pools, Driveways, And Much More! We understand time is of the essence. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and the speed of the completed projects. This is our 7th year in residential and commercial development. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you on your project.

We are a family owned Excavating, Forestry, and Land Management company. Some of our services include Excavating Services, Disaster Debris Clean-Up, Debris Removal, Specialty Demolition, Tree clearing-bush-hogging, Snow Removal, Basements, Swimming Pools, Driveways, And Much More! We understand time is of the essence. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and the speed of the completed projects. This is our 7th year in residential and commercial development. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you on your project.

Royer Excavating

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Royer Excavating

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Royer Excavating provides professional excavating and hauling services. We are located in Staunton IL. Call us now (618) 635-2575! Mount Olive, IL;Williamson, IL;Livingston, IL;Willsonville, IL;White city, IL

Royer Excavating provides professional excavating and hauling services. We are located in Staunton IL. Call us now (618) 635-2575! Mount Olive, IL;Williamson, IL;Livingston, IL;Willsonville, IL;White city, IL

Stevenson Excavating & Terrys Pumping

1556 210th Avenue
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Stevenson Excavating & Terrys Pumping

1556 210th Avenue
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49 years of experience

Stevenson Excavating & Terry's Pumping has been in business for thirty five years, and in that time we have served all the septic pump installation needs of the Galesburg, IL area with dedication and expertise. Because we are committed to providing quality work and excellent customer service, we have become the region’s premier septic service company.

Stevenson Excavating & Terry's Pumping has been in business for thirty five years, and in that time we have served all the septic pump installation needs of the Galesburg, IL area with dedication and expertise. Because we are committed to providing quality work and excellent customer service, we have become the region’s premier septic service company.

Debatins Excavatiñg,Demolition and concrete work

946 Tri Ave
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Debatins Excavatiñg,Demolition and concrete work

946 Tri Ave
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22 years of experience

Demolition,conrete work,3 employees, half of money for job up front with a signed contract then the other half when job is complete, we offered 10% seniors discount and financing is available

Demolition,conrete work,3 employees, half of money for job up front with a signed contract then the other half when job is complete, we offered 10% seniors discount and financing is available

Mark Ranger Excavating Inc.

217 Springfield Rd.
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Mark Ranger Excavating Inc.

217 Springfield Rd.
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34 years of experience

Mark Ranger Excavating Inc. has provided quality excavating and other services for the residential, commercial and agricultural sectors since 1991. Give us a call today. We are licensed, bonded and insured.

Mark Ranger Excavating Inc. has provided quality excavating and other services for the residential, commercial and agricultural sectors since 1991. Give us a call today. We are licensed, bonded and insured.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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