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Cummings Plumbing & Excavating

4.79(
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Cummings Plumbing & Excavating

4.79(
48
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
1968 years of experience

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

Acme Plumbing Services, LLC

4.77(
39
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Acme Plumbing Services, LLC

4.77(
39
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
2013 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Mike is a hard working, honest fellow. He is dependable and prompt. He will answer any questions you may have. For sure if we need any service in the future we will call on him again."

David A on February 2019

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Mike is a hard working, honest fellow. He is dependable and prompt. He will answer any questions you may have. For sure if we need any service in the future we will call on him again."

David A on February 2019

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Keystone Contracting & Building LLC

5.00(
11
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Keystone Contracting & Building LLC

5.00(
11
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2022 years of experience

Keystone Contracting & Building LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Great price! awesome work! and got the job started and done in a very quick timely matter Fully recommend"

Jenny S on December 2023

Keystone Contracting & Building LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Great price! awesome work! and got the job started and done in a very quick timely matter Fully recommend"

Jenny S on December 2023

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Tom Patterson & Son General Contracting Company, LLC

5.00(
6
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Tom Patterson & Son General Contracting Company, LLC

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1973 years of experience

Tom Patterson & Son General Contracting, LLC 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.

"Very efficient and meticulous work would recommend again"

Krystle G on October 2023

Tom Patterson & Son General Contracting, LLC 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.

"Very efficient and meticulous work would recommend again"

Krystle G on October 2023

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Gelotti & Sons LLC

5.00(
5
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Gelotti & Sons LLC

5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
2021 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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 consumers 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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Mullen Excavating, Inc.

4.83(
15
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Mullen Excavating, Inc.

4.83(
15
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2008 years of experience

Mullen Excavating, Inc., is the one stop for all your major excavation needs. We specialize in large residential & commercial projects. We are very well experienced and very knowledgeable in all facets of excavation. Call now for a free estimate!

"My backyard hill was sliding by the ton. Over the course of three years, 200 yards of hill was displaced due to the poor drainage and extensive rainfall. Over the course of three years, over ten contractors visited me and provided solutions. NONE OF THEM followed through. On a whim and in desperation, I contacted Mullen Excavating Inc. Kevin Mullen, the owner of company, responded to my call almost immediately. Two days later, he stopped by to evaluate my dire situation. And his ideas were completely opposite of everyone else. Instead of a retaining wall, he advised me to repair the hill. After research, we chose the repair route. Then we patiently waited for five months for warmer and drier weather. Kevin never rushed me for the project. But when the project startedâ ¦ my gosh, it was a well-oiled machine, a BIG HONKING Caterpillar machine. Over the course of two weeks, Kevin and his team removed over 200 yards of fill and top soil, installed three gigantic underground french drains, repaired the water runoff pipes and then completely rebuilt/ regraded my hill, complete w/ grass seed and hatch. A true sight to behold. Throughout the whole process, Kevin remained a calming presence even when the work stopped for three days because of rain. In the end, we got our hill back!! My sincere thanks to Kevin and his team. Kevin seems to be a natural when it comes to excavation work, if that it is a thing. In any case, I highly recommend Mullen Excavating Inc."

Rangan M on July 2020

Mullen Excavating, Inc., is the one stop for all your major excavation needs. We specialize in large residential & commercial projects. We are very well experienced and very knowledgeable in all facets of excavation. Call now for a free estimate!

"My backyard hill was sliding by the ton. Over the course of three years, 200 yards of hill was displaced due to the poor drainage and extensive rainfall. Over the course of three years, over ten contractors visited me and provided solutions. NONE OF THEM followed through. On a whim and in desperation, I contacted Mullen Excavating Inc. Kevin Mullen, the owner of company, responded to my call almost immediately. Two days later, he stopped by to evaluate my dire situation. And his ideas were completely opposite of everyone else. Instead of a retaining wall, he advised me to repair the hill. After research, we chose the repair route. Then we patiently waited for five months for warmer and drier weather. Kevin never rushed me for the project. But when the project startedâ ¦ my gosh, it was a well-oiled machine, a BIG HONKING Caterpillar machine. Over the course of two weeks, Kevin and his team removed over 200 yards of fill and top soil, installed three gigantic underground french drains, repaired the water runoff pipes and then completely rebuilt/ regraded my hill, complete w/ grass seed and hatch. A true sight to behold. Throughout the whole process, Kevin remained a calming presence even when the work stopped for three days because of rain. In the end, we got our hill back!! My sincere thanks to Kevin and his team. Kevin seems to be a natural when it comes to excavation work, if that it is a thing. In any case, I highly recommend Mullen Excavating Inc."

Rangan M on July 2020

Mays Excavating, LLC

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Mays Excavating, LLC

5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2021 years of experience

MAYS EXCAVATING 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!

"No comments."

Sandy B on September 2022

MAYS EXCAVATING 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!

"No comments."

Sandy B on September 2022

D&E Fencing LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
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D&E Fencing LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
2009 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.

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.

DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro

DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
2013 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

DCS Excavation & Demolition, LLC, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Douglas is a dedicated professional with over 15 years of hands on experience. DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC, is able to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today. Be advised: DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC, asks for 50% upfront upon agreement. Due to the nature of the heavy equipment used on jobs, we also charge an equipment mobilization fee. DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC, is confident the quality of our work will speak for itself. We look forward to tackling your project!

DCS Excavation & Demolition, LLC, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Douglas is a dedicated professional with over 15 years of hands on experience. DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC, is able to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today. Be advised: DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC, asks for 50% upfront upon agreement. Due to the nature of the heavy equipment used on jobs, we also charge an equipment mobilization fee. DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC, is confident the quality of our work will speak for itself. We look forward to tackling your project!

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Sloan Construction Company

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Sloan Construction Company

New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
1988 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. Thank you for choosing Sloan Construction Inc

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. Thank you for choosing Sloan Construction Inc

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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