Hand Digging
Where a machine can't fit — or shouldn't be
A lot of excavation outfits won't pick up a shovel. Ours will. Our crew hand-digs near utilities, against existing foundations, under decks and in spots no machine can reach — and runs the machines for the rest, so you only need one sub.
Photo to come: Crew hand-digging next to a foundationWhat we do
- Hand digging near gas, electric and water lines
- Against existing foundations and footings
- Under decks, porches and in crawlspaces
- Small backyards and side yards with no machine access
- Spreading stone and topsoil by hand where it counts
How it fits your schedule
- LocateUtilities marked before we start.
- Dig by handCareful digging where it matters, machine work everywhere else.
- HaulSpoils loaded and hauled in our own trucks.
- Clean upThe site left clean for the next trade.
What we bring
- Hand crew
- Uniloaders
- Small Kubotas
- Dump trucks
Get a number on your hand digging work
Plans, scope and your schedule window — we’ll get you a number. Or call (847) 432-0760.
Other work we do
Demolition
Houses, garages, pools, driveways and patios — broken out, loaded and hauled away.
Additions & Foundations
Over-dig for footings and foundations right up against the existing house.
New Construction
Full basements, utility trenches, backfill and grade for new homes.
Pools
Pool digs to the builder’s layout and depths, spoils hauled, backfill after.