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Last update on April 16, 2025
Excavation pros in Dekalb
WINTER WEATHER: 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES AVAILABLE. Call me today at (630) 546-2588. Master Plumber with 44 years of experience*Proudly run by 3 generations of our family* Professional* Prompt & On time* Informative*Fair Pricing*Discounts for Seniors and Veterans* Same Day/Next day Service (in most cases)* Available weekends & Holidays* All work has a warranty* Call or click to schedule a FREE estimate today! ***Currently we do NOT install or repair Tankless Water Heaters***
"Great!! Mike and his son Charlie were phenomenal, on time, extremely efficient, explained everything, great conversation, highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed."
Mark W on March 2025
WINTER WEATHER: 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES AVAILABLE. Call me today at (630) 546-2588. Master Plumber with 44 years of experience*Proudly run by 3 generations of our family* Professional* Prompt & On time* Informative*Fair Pricing*Discounts for Seniors and Veterans* Same Day/Next day Service (in most cases)* Available weekends & Holidays* All work has a warranty* Call or click to schedule a FREE estimate today! ***Currently we do NOT install or repair Tankless Water Heaters***
"Great!! Mike and his son Charlie were phenomenal, on time, extremely efficient, explained everything, great conversation, highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed."
Mark W on March 2025
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is now offering ZERO HUMAN CONTACT SERVICE CALLS in order to keep our clients and employees safe and healthy! Lifeline is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.
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Josh K on October 2024
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is now offering ZERO HUMAN CONTACT SERVICE CALLS in order to keep our clients and employees safe and healthy! Lifeline is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.
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Josh K on October 2024
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 the start to the 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
"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."
Caleb B on July 2022
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 the start to the 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
"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."
Caleb B on July 2022
All American Utility 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
"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."
Bill L on March 2021
All American Utility 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
"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."
Bill L on March 2021
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.
"Fast , professional and did work as promised."
Wally H on July 2023
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.
"Fast , professional and did work as promised."
Wally H on July 2023
We have been serving the Chicago land since 1993. We specialize in fixing your drainage problems and create beautiful landscaping for your home. Come see why our customers are happy customers!
"To and his crew did an excellent job creating and building a stone surround in my front yard. They do very good work."
Bill S on May 2023
We have been serving the Chicago land since 1993. We specialize in fixing your drainage problems and create beautiful landscaping for your home. Come see why our customers are happy customers!
"To and his crew did an excellent job creating and building a stone surround in my front yard. They do very good work."
Bill S on May 2023
Family business specializing in excavation, demolition, landscape & equipment hauling in the Chicagoland & surrounding areas.
Family business specializing in excavation, demolition, landscape & equipment hauling in the Chicagoland & surrounding areas.
Specializing in the following services: Landscaping and Hardscaping Lawn maintenance Snow removal Seal coating and epoxy flooring Pavers and much more Call or click for your quote today!
"Work started good for the first week, although I was told the job would be completed within 3-4 days. I was told that they had to complete other jobs and would return to my job. But they never returned. Initially they started avoiding my phone calls until I did hear from them any more."
C S on February 2025
Specializing in the following services: Landscaping and Hardscaping Lawn maintenance Snow removal Seal coating and epoxy flooring Pavers and much more Call or click for your quote today!
"Work started good for the first week, although I was told the job would be completed within 3-4 days. I was told that they had to complete other jobs and would return to my job. But they never returned. Initially they started avoiding my phone calls until I did hear from them any more."
C S on February 2025
VJF Contracting is your one stop shop for all of your electrical projects! Offering services like: house rewiring, electrical panels, underground wiring, whole house generators, lighting, and Much more! VJF Contracting is a residential and commercial company! No job to big or small!
"It went very well."
Kenneth K on March 2023
VJF Contracting is your one stop shop for all of your electrical projects! Offering services like: house rewiring, electrical panels, underground wiring, whole house generators, lighting, and Much more! VJF Contracting is a residential and commercial company! No job to big or small!
"It went very well."
Kenneth K on March 2023
At Paine's Home Service's, I provide affordable rates with professional quality with 20 years of experience painting pressure washing and asphalt sealing
At Paine's Home Service's, I provide affordable rates with professional quality with 20 years of experience painting pressure washing and asphalt sealing
Excavation services FAQs
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
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