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D&E Fencing LLC

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D&E Fencing LLC

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16 years of experience
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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.

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.

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Cummings Plumbing & Excavating

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Cummings Plumbing & Excavating

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

Welcome to Cummings Plumbing & Excavating the leading plumbing & excavating specialists serving Lemont Furnace and the surrounding areas. With over 50 years of experience in projects ranging from plumbing to excavating we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!

"I would like to shout out to Cummings plumbing! Fast service, very professional, neat and very pleasant when speaking to them. I have already began to share his information with everyone. I would hire them again. Thank you again for getting things fixed for me even when the temps were like over 90 degrees. Thank you again. I was very, very grateful and pleased."

Flo W on July 2025

Welcome to Cummings Plumbing & Excavating the leading plumbing & excavating specialists serving Lemont Furnace and the surrounding areas. With over 50 years of experience in projects ranging from plumbing to excavating we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!

"I would like to shout out to Cummings plumbing! Fast service, very professional, neat and very pleasant when speaking to them. I have already began to share his information with everyone. I would hire them again. Thank you again for getting things fixed for me even when the temps were like over 90 degrees. Thank you again. I was very, very grateful and pleased."

Flo W on July 2025

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Johnson Enterprise

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Johnson Enterprise

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Johnson Enterprise, I specialize in excavation and concrete work. My company also offers construction services, demolition services, as well as grading and landscaping services. I strive to deliver top quality product at an affordable price. I started Johnson Enterprise in January of 2024 however I have worked in the construction field for over thirteen years. I've learned many of my skills along the way working with some of the best people in the industry.

Johnson Enterprise, I specialize in excavation and concrete work. My company also offers construction services, demolition services, as well as grading and landscaping services. I strive to deliver top quality product at an affordable price. I started Johnson Enterprise in January of 2024 however I have worked in the construction field for over thirteen years. I've learned many of my skills along the way working with some of the best people in the industry.

H. Snyder Contracting

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H. Snyder Contracting

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General Contractor Can provide all types of residential and commercial construction and remodeling services. Including dirt work, landscaping, and hardscaping also. 26 years experience and committed to fair pricing and detail to work.

General Contractor Can provide all types of residential and commercial construction and remodeling services. Including dirt work, landscaping, and hardscaping also. 26 years experience and committed to fair pricing and detail to work.

Twisted Creek Excavating, LLC

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Twisted Creek Excavating, LLC

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Here at Twisted Creek Excavating we believe image is everything. We pride ourselves in showing up with nice equipment and a great attitude! We specialize in land work such as brush cutting, clearing and grubbing, smaller tree removal, driveways, trails, dirt pads for your building, swimming pool pads, grading and more!

Here at Twisted Creek Excavating we believe image is everything. We pride ourselves in showing up with nice equipment and a great attitude! We specialize in land work such as brush cutting, clearing and grubbing, smaller tree removal, driveways, trails, dirt pads for your building, swimming pool pads, grading and more!

Double B excavating

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Double B excavating

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We are a company that specializes in foundations, septic systems, sewer taps, landscaping, yard grading, tree clearing, and demolition.

We are a company that specializes in foundations, septic systems, sewer taps, landscaping, yard grading, tree clearing, and demolition.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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