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Unique Landscaping Service

4.66(
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Unique Landscaping Service

4.66(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Unique Landscaping Service, is a professional and full service landscape company that offers high quality craftsmanship in all aspects of landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Our landscapers are highly experienced and get the job done quickly and correctly.

"Fabian was fantastic. They helped remover big boulders from my fire pit area. Smoothed the area and planted grass seed"

Doug L on April 2025

Unique Landscaping Service, is a professional and full service landscape company that offers high quality craftsmanship in all aspects of landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Our landscapers are highly experienced and get the job done quickly and correctly.

"Fabian was fantastic. They helped remover big boulders from my fire pit area. Smoothed the area and planted grass seed"

Doug L on April 2025


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Kutnyak Land Services

5.00(
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Kutnyak Land Services

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 10 years of industry experience we are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They did a great job and did more than expected without me saying anything. They were very accurate on the timing of the project and what they were doing. Definitely going to hire them again when I need more work done "

Ashton H on April 2025

With over 10 years of industry experience we are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They did a great job and did more than expected without me saying anything. They were very accurate on the timing of the project and what they were doing. Definitely going to hire them again when I need more work done "

Ashton H on April 2025


RLP Diversified, INC

5.00(
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RLP Diversified, INC

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

RLP Diversified, INC 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.

"He did a great job!"

Jessy J on April 2022

RLP Diversified, INC 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.

"He did a great job!"

Jessy J on April 2022


Elite Site Services LLC

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Elite Site Services LLC

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Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you


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Accurate Basement Repair

4.84(
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Accurate Basement Repair

4.84(
199
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are proud to announce being an Angie's List Super Service Award winner! Accurate Basement Repair is South Eastern Wisconsin’s #1 resource for foundation restoration & waterproofing. We offer comprehensive cost-effective repairs and are constantly striving to maintain and provide top customer service. Accurate Basement Repair is Wisconsin's only foundation repair company with a nationally certified structural repair specialist & waterproofing specialist on staff. Check out our website for discounts & educational tools! Award winning.

"Thank you for the expertise and speed of Paul Vaccaro and Tony Burgarino at finding the source and connecting us to the appropriate contractors to solve the complex water basement issue. Especially thank you Tony for calling 2 weeks later to check that everything was corrected! Accurate Basement is the best!!!"

Mary F on April 2022

We are proud to announce being an Angie's List Super Service Award winner! Accurate Basement Repair is South Eastern Wisconsin’s #1 resource for foundation restoration & waterproofing. We offer comprehensive cost-effective repairs and are constantly striving to maintain and provide top customer service. Accurate Basement Repair is Wisconsin's only foundation repair company with a nationally certified structural repair specialist & waterproofing specialist on staff. Check out our website for discounts & educational tools! Award winning.

"Thank you for the expertise and speed of Paul Vaccaro and Tony Burgarino at finding the source and connecting us to the appropriate contractors to solve the complex water basement issue. Especially thank you Tony for calling 2 weeks later to check that everything was corrected! Accurate Basement is the best!!!"

Mary F on April 2022


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BASEMENT SPECIALISTS INC

4.95(
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BASEMENT SPECIALISTS INC

4.95(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Basement Specialist is a company rooted in honesty and quality of work. We are a locally owned company specializing in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and overall repair and maintenance of the supporting base of your home. At Basement Specialist, we recognize the importance of understanding construction methods and soil conditions of the Metro Area. Our quality reviews speak for themselves; Angie's List members love us!

"Dale was very thorough in his examination of my situation and gave me clear explanations of what was going on. Other firms that quoted the work insisted that the entire basement needed to be done. Dale said that we only need to fix what is leaking. Cost to do that was one third that of other bids. Crew was on time, prompt and thorough. I would definitely use this firm again."

Erich Z on December 2018

Basement Specialist is a company rooted in honesty and quality of work. We are a locally owned company specializing in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and overall repair and maintenance of the supporting base of your home. At Basement Specialist, we recognize the importance of understanding construction methods and soil conditions of the Metro Area. Our quality reviews speak for themselves; Angie's List members love us!

"Dale was very thorough in his examination of my situation and gave me clear explanations of what was going on. Other firms that quoted the work insisted that the entire basement needed to be done. Dale said that we only need to fix what is leaking. Cost to do that was one third that of other bids. Crew was on time, prompt and thorough. I would definitely use this firm again."

Erich Z on December 2018


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Countryside Plumbing Sewer & Septic

4.97(
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Countryside Plumbing Sewer & Septic

4.97(
32
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Countryside Plumbing Sewer and Septic offers a comprehensive range of quality plumbing services to residential clients in Lake County, Illinois. From cleaning clogged drains to repairing faucets and water lines, our solutions help you get back to running a fully-functional household as quick as possible. We have licensed HVAC technicians and Electricians. We take care of all of your home plumbing, electric and mechanical needs. Illinois Private sewage contractor license #049-801550. Call Today!

"We had an aerobic septic system installed. Jordan was a pleasure to work with. He was very responsive and informative and continues to be even after job completion. He made working with the county departments painless. The project was completed sooner than expected (we could use toilets!). He told us the truth about what our yard would look like during and after the job. Despite this, he managed to do a wonderful job working around a tree and flowers which was no easy task! He also connected us to a great concrete guy to create a patio over where the old tank was. We have already recommended Countryside Plumbing to our neighbors."

David G on July 2019

Countryside Plumbing Sewer and Septic offers a comprehensive range of quality plumbing services to residential clients in Lake County, Illinois. From cleaning clogged drains to repairing faucets and water lines, our solutions help you get back to running a fully-functional household as quick as possible. We have licensed HVAC technicians and Electricians. We take care of all of your home plumbing, electric and mechanical needs. Illinois Private sewage contractor license #049-801550. Call Today!

"We had an aerobic septic system installed. Jordan was a pleasure to work with. He was very responsive and informative and continues to be even after job completion. He made working with the county departments painless. The project was completed sooner than expected (we could use toilets!). He told us the truth about what our yard would look like during and after the job. Despite this, he managed to do a wonderful job working around a tree and flowers which was no easy task! He also connected us to a great concrete guy to create a patio over where the old tank was. We have already recommended Countryside Plumbing to our neighbors."

David G on July 2019


Dennis Pinter

5.00(
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Dennis Pinter

5.00(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner-operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. no service fees. Additional DBAs - Dennis Pinter Sand & Gravel, Pinter Construction Co, Pinter Cement Construction.

"Hired Dennis to remove several yards of dirt from my driveway and he had same day availability at a very reasonable price that beat all other quotes (less than half the price). He even helped me move the rest of my mulch pile around my yard. Would highly recommend, great experience!"

Jeremy A on May 2025

Owner-operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. no service fees. Additional DBAs - Dennis Pinter Sand & Gravel, Pinter Construction Co, Pinter Cement Construction.

"Hired Dennis to remove several yards of dirt from my driveway and he had same day availability at a very reasonable price that beat all other quotes (less than half the price). He even helped me move the rest of my mulch pile around my yard. Would highly recommend, great experience!"

Jeremy A on May 2025


"The staff seem to be really good and professional people. The reason for my 2-star rating is that the work done simply didn't deliver on expectations of durability. There are sections of my driveway where nearly all of the seal coating came off in less than 9 months, so I am going to have to re-do the job myself. This is not what I had in mind when I paid over $1,100 (a fair price, if it would have lasted longer). I understand that the work isn't covered anymore, as I didn't report it until the thaw revealed so much was missing, and I'm not upset with Merit or their staff. I am simply very disappointed that it didn't even last 1 year. Images here: [*** Link removed ***] [*** Link removed ***]"

Camm R on March 2022

Asphalt Paving Contractors. Residential. Commercial. Industrial (Additional email: [email protected])

"The staff seem to be really good and professional people. The reason for my 2-star rating is that the work done simply didn't deliver on expectations of durability. There are sections of my driveway where nearly all of the seal coating came off in less than 9 months, so I am going to have to re-do the job myself. This is not what I had in mind when I paid over $1,100 (a fair price, if it would have lasted longer). I understand that the work isn't covered anymore, as I didn't report it until the thaw revealed so much was missing, and I'm not upset with Merit or their staff. I am simply very disappointed that it didn't even last 1 year. Images here: [*** Link removed ***] [*** Link removed ***]"

Camm R on March 2022


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Earthscapes, Inc.

5.00(
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Earthscapes, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Earthscapes, Inc., in Marshall, WI, is the area's leading landscaping company serving Marshall, Waterloo, Cambridge, Lake Mills, Watertown and surrounding areas since 1993. We offer landscaping, lawn care, snow removal services, excavating, retaining walls and more. For all your landscaping needs, contact Earthscapes, Inc. in Marshall.

Earthscapes, Inc., in Marshall, WI, is the area's leading landscaping company serving Marshall, Waterloo, Cambridge, Lake Mills, Watertown and surrounding areas since 1993. We offer landscaping, lawn care, snow removal services, excavating, retaining walls and more. For all your landscaping needs, contact Earthscapes, Inc. in Marshall.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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