Top 4 Excavation Contractors in Rockford, IL

Porch Pro Headshot HGC Services LLC
Excavation Contractors
Serves Rockford, Illinois
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"We had a great experience with HGC Services. He came out and looked at our project and gave us a couple suggestions. When he came out to do the work my husband was home and he explained everything he found and what he suggests to do to correct the septic problem. Glad we found him."
"We had a great experience with HGC Services. He came out and looked at our project and gave us a couple suggestions. When he came out to do the work my husband was home and he explained everything he found and what he suggests to do to correct the septic problem. Glad we found him."
Porch Pro Headshot Troy Lee Excavating Inc
Excavation Contractors
Serves Rockford, Illinois
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Porch Pro Headshot C & W Demolition & Excavating
Excavation Contractors
Serves Rockford, Illinois
C & W Demolition & Excavating, based out of Winnebago, is an excavation contractor. They offer erosion control, demolition services, and storm shelter design as well as other services.
C & W Demolition & Excavating, based out of Winnebago, is an excavation contractor. They offer erosion control, demolition services, and storm shelter design as well as other services.
Porch Pro Headshot Special Effex
Excavation Contractors
Serves Rockford, Illinois

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.

Recent reviews for Rockford Excavation Contractors

168495

PLEASE!!! DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, IF THIS GUY JOSH HURON SHOWS UP AT YOUR DOOR, Have Him arrested immediately!!! he may seem like a legit businessman but he's nothing but a con artist who knows how to use and abuse the system... He Burned many people out in ...

- Kevin Vinciguerra
169611

PLEASE!!! DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, IF THIS GUY JOSH HURON SHOWS UP AT YOUR DOOR, Have Him arrested immediately!!! he may seem like a legit businessman but he's nothing but a con artist who knows how to use and abuse the system... He Burned many people out in ...

- Kevin Vinciguerra
353237

Josh was an absolute professional. He kept me informed through the whole process and even sent me pictures of his progress thoroughly the day while I was at work. He was always willing to answer any question I had. On top of his professionalism he saved m...

- Brian Moan
334668

Please read their reviews below on BBB and Yelp before using this company. They did not finish our job either. https://www.bbb.org/us/il/rockford/profile/general-contractor/huron-gc-services-0654-90027449 https://www.yelp.com/biz/huron-gc-services-rock...

- C SL
180576

My property is completely ruined! He never came back to fulfill our contract. All he did was excavated and left trenches making it a terrible liability. None of the plumbing work was done. The guy stated he did “5k worth of work” out of our $10k agreement...

- LAURA RODRIGUEZ
166858

will rip you off does not take out permits look him up under Joshua John Huron septic solutions if dont wont your money call him

- steve smith
170122

I cannot say enough good things about Huron GC Services. I am a retired general contractor who had dealt with contractors from virtually every trade and I have to say that I would rank Josh and his company at the very top. His professionalism and quality...

- Bob Waldron
294359

We had a great experience with HGC Services. He came out and looked at our project and gave us a couple suggestions. When he came out to do the work my husband was home and he explained everything he found and what he suggests to do to correct the septi...

- Karen Ray
180577

Funny how all the bad reviews get deleted from his website! He is a thief and a crook! So sad that he takes advantage of honest people like me.

- LAURA RODRIGUEZ
180401

Josh Huron owner of Huron GC had an agreement to complete a job on my property for $10k and requested I give him $5k up front. He excavated my property leaving 4 foot deep trenches hundreds of feet long and never came back to do any of the pipe work. When...

- LAURA RODRIGUEZ
237328

Josh and his HGC team did a great job working on my septic field, lift station and putting in a drain. He was very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend HGC to others.

- Marvin Somlo
320505

Josh was wonderful! I was so frustrated trying to find my septic field in order to install a fence. Spent weeks trying to find someone to help. Josh was there 2 days after my initial phone call, marked everything, even explained how it all worked. Now m...

- Gloria Powell

Everything You Need to Know About Rockford Excavation Contractors

How do I know I am getting a fair price for Excavation Services work in Rockford?

Every Excavation Services job has different requirements. Remember that the price will differ depending on the scope of your project. However, that doesn't mean you have to go in blind. Check out our tips for getting a fair price for Rockford work from Excavation Contractorsbelow:

  • Talk to a few different Excavation Contractors and ask for quotes to compare. We have around 50 professionals and companies in Rockford for you to compare.
  • Before contacting a company, check out the ratings and reviews from previous customers to learn what others have paid, how long the Excavation Contractors took on the job, and how satisfied they were.

How many excavation contractors does Rockford have?

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

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

What should I check for once my Excavation Contractor in Rockford 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 Rockford

Recent projects booked on Porch
Rockford 61108
Slope Stabilization
Start Date
Within a month
Erosion control service needed
Slope, cliff or bank stabilization
Slope percentage grade
Less than 10%
What is adjacent to slope
Section of yard or landscaping
Slop surface material
Grass or other small plants
Recent mud, rock or landslide
No
Rockford 61108
Land Clearing
Start Date
Within a week
Landscaping service needed
Land clearing, brush or stump removal
Land clearing service needed
Need leaves raked and removed from yard
Size of area that needs to be cleared
Under 5,000 sq ft