Top 2 Excavation Contractors in Morton, IL

Porch Pro Headshot Dentino Lawn Designs
Excavation Contractors
Serves Morton, Illinois
(104)
Dentino Lawn Designs is a full service outdoor contractor providing landscaping, deck, fence, patio and sunroom construction. As well as trucking services and excavating. We now have a freshly built 1.6 acre facility to offer many types of rock, gravel, sand mulch, soil and much more in bulk at th...Read more about Dentino Lawn Designs
Dentino Lawn Designs is a full service outdoor contractor providing landscaping, deck, fence, patio and sunroom construction. As well as trucking services and excavating. We now have a freshly built 1.6 acre facility to offer many types of rock, gravel, sand mulch, soil and much more in bulk at th...Read more about Dentino Lawn Designs
Porch Pro Headshot Billy Daniel Excavating  Inc.
Excavation Contractors
Serves Morton, Illinois
(10)

Top questions to ask before hiring an excavation contractor

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Morton Excavation Contractors

How many excavation contractors does Morton have?

There are around 50 companies throughout Morton to help you with your next excavation services job.

  • 6 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Excavation Contractor projects in Morton?

Every project differs, but you should ask any excavation contractor for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any excavation services work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for excavation contractors to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your excavation contractor project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the excavation contractor to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.

What should I check for once my Excavation Contractor in Morton has finished working?

Every excavation services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any excavation services company has told you they've finished the job:

  • Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with excavation services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
  • Ask the excavation contractor to describe what they did. Whether your excavation services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
  • Compare the description provided on your excavation services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
  • Request that the excavation contractor do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.

Latest projects near Morton

Recent projects booked on Porch
Washington 61571
Slope Stabilization
Start Date
Within a week
Erosion control service needed
Slope, cliff or bank stabilization
Slope percentage grade
More than 45%
What is adjacent to slope
Home or other building
Slop surface material
Trees and brush
Recent mud, rock or landslide
Yes