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LL Trucking and Excavation

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LL Trucking and Excavation

5.00(
13
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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

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at LL Trucking and Excavation strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"LL Trucking were excellent to work with for our recent dirt moving project! Will definitely use them again in the future!"

Sara A on November 2023

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at LL Trucking and Excavation strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"LL Trucking were excellent to work with for our recent dirt moving project! Will definitely use them again in the future!"

Sara A on November 2023

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Hobbs Excavating

5.00(
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Hobbs Excavating

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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.

"hired Hobbs excavating for a large residential project, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The crew was professional, efficient, and clearly knew their craft. They showed up on time every day, kept the site organized, and completed the job ahead of schedule. Their attention to detail was impressive — they graded everything perfectly and made sure the drainage was spot-on. Communication throughout the process was clear and honest, which made the whole experience stress-free. If you need excavation, site prep, or grading done right the first time, I highly recommend Hobbs excavation Quality work, fair pricing, and a great team to work with!"

Hayden B on November 2025

We are 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.

"hired Hobbs excavating for a large residential project, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The crew was professional, efficient, and clearly knew their craft. They showed up on time every day, kept the site organized, and completed the job ahead of schedule. Their attention to detail was impressive — they graded everything perfectly and made sure the drainage was spot-on. Communication throughout the process was clear and honest, which made the whole experience stress-free. If you need excavation, site prep, or grading done right the first time, I highly recommend Hobbs excavation Quality work, fair pricing, and a great team to work with!"

Hayden B on November 2025

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Josh Huffmeyer Excavation

5.00(
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Josh Huffmeyer Excavation

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in small residential jobs with the main goal of achieving an outstanding result for the client with severe attention to detail. We offer land clearing, yard grade control, tile services, culvert institutional, driveway instillation, concrete and asphalt removal, waterway restoration, plus much more!

"Josh did an excellent job!!! He was very timely, asked for feedback and put a lot of time, care annd effort into his work. I would recommend Josh to all of my friends and family and you won’t be disappointed! I tried to attach photos but the files are too large apparently. Happy to be a reference if needed. Thank you, Josh! "

Ann S on September 2025

We specialize in small residential jobs with the main goal of achieving an outstanding result for the client with severe attention to detail. We offer land clearing, yard grade control, tile services, culvert institutional, driveway instillation, concrete and asphalt removal, waterway restoration, plus much more!

"Josh did an excellent job!!! He was very timely, asked for feedback and put a lot of time, care annd effort into his work. I would recommend Josh to all of my friends and family and you won’t be disappointed! I tried to attach photos but the files are too large apparently. Happy to be a reference if needed. Thank you, Josh! "

Ann S on September 2025

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Geiler Home Services

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Geiler Home Services

4.66(
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Customers say: Super punctual
141 years of experience
"It went very well! Tim came to the apartment and looked at the issue. He told me that he will place the order for the new and more efficient unit than the old boiler and install asap. Tim's crew came the following Monday to demolish the old boiler and installed the new boiler on the same day. The new boiler was up and running on the same day. It was a smooth startup!"

Angie L on February 2021

"It went very well! Tim came to the apartment and looked at the issue. He told me that he will place the order for the new and more efficient unit than the old boiler and install asap. Tim's crew came the following Monday to demolish the old boiler and installed the new boiler on the same day. The new boiler was up and running on the same day. It was a smooth startup!"

Angie L on February 2021

Foundation Doctors LLC

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Foundation Doctors LLC

4.71(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned and operated. 27 years experience in home restoration and structural repairs.

"We recently moved to a 95 yr old home. We were told we had a dry basement when in fact we did not. We looked in to basement waterproofing with a couple different companies but the scope of the work and the cost didn’t feel like the right solution. We had Don come out and he was very knowledgeable, professional and very courteous. He recommended some things that the other companies did not. He actually talked us out of mor expensive fixes. He said he believes in starting with the least intrusive, least expensive options first. His solutions worked for us. We would 10/10 recommend Don and his crew at Foundation Doctors LLC."

Maggie L on September 2023

Locally owned and operated. 27 years experience in home restoration and structural repairs.

"We recently moved to a 95 yr old home. We were told we had a dry basement when in fact we did not. We looked in to basement waterproofing with a couple different companies but the scope of the work and the cost didn’t feel like the right solution. We had Don come out and he was very knowledgeable, professional and very courteous. He recommended some things that the other companies did not. He actually talked us out of mor expensive fixes. He said he believes in starting with the least intrusive, least expensive options first. His solutions worked for us. We would 10/10 recommend Don and his crew at Foundation Doctors LLC."

Maggie L on September 2023

Gonzalez Home Improvement & Construction Inc

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Gonzalez Home Improvement & Construction Inc

4.79(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

10 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Service charges may apply. Extra charge for after hours service. May contact through email. Additional Contact: Cecilia Gonzalez.

"They got us scheduled quickly and were always there early. Worked about 10 hours every day to get the job done. Mauricio, the owner kept in touch regularly to make sure things were going as we had hoped. They did an absolutely beautiful job. Would hire again!"

TERRY S on June 2020

10 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Service charges may apply. Extra charge for after hours service. May contact through email. Additional Contact: Cecilia Gonzalez.

"They got us scheduled quickly and were always there early. Worked about 10 hours every day to get the job done. Mauricio, the owner kept in touch regularly to make sure things were going as we had hoped. They did an absolutely beautiful job. Would hire again!"

TERRY S on June 2020

Capital Improvement Company, Inc.

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Capital Improvement Company, Inc.

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

30 yr. experience in building construction.Commercial Contractor License.Property Insurance Adjustor License & experience.Insurance work welcomed.Storm Repairs Welcomed. I provide assistance and representation for you with your Adjuster to help you get the best and most fair Insurance settelment.

30 yr. experience in building construction.Commercial Contractor License.Property Insurance Adjustor License & experience.Insurance work welcomed.Storm Repairs Welcomed. I provide assistance and representation for you with your Adjuster to help you get the best and most fair Insurance settelment.

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HD Construction

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HD Construction

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

HD Construction is and has always been a family orientated construction company. We do all types of Commercial and Residential construction. I would consider our company to be a full service company, we can turn your house into your dream home from interior to exterior. HD Construction can handle your Commercial or Residential project big or small. Our business will travel, charging time one way, projects can be quoted with no charge to you. I charge 15% markup and $30.00 hr Residential. $35.00hr and 20% markup Commercial.

HD Construction is and has always been a family orientated construction company. We do all types of Commercial and Residential construction. I would consider our company to be a full service company, we can turn your house into your dream home from interior to exterior. HD Construction can handle your Commercial or Residential project big or small. Our business will travel, charging time one way, projects can be quoted with no charge to you. I charge 15% markup and $30.00 hr Residential. $35.00hr and 20% markup Commercial.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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