Top 2 Excavation Contractors in DeKalb, IL

Porch Pro Headshot HGC Services LLC
Excavation Contractors
Serves DeKalb, Illinois
(10)
"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 of work are unmatched. So, if you are in ne...Read more about HGC Services LLC
"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 of work are unmatched. So, if you are in ne...Read more about HGC Services LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Ironfire Construction
Excavation Contractors
Serves DeKalb, Illinois
Excavation Demolition Sewer & Water
Excavation Demolition Sewer & Water

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 DeKalb 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
294358

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
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
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 DeKalb Excavation Contractors

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

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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb have?

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

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

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

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.

Latest projects near DeKalb

Recent projects booked on Porch
Sycamore 60178
Land Clearing
Start Date
Within a week
Landscaping service needed
Land clearing, brush or stump removal
Land clearing service needed
sod removal
Size of area that needs to be cleared
Under 5,000 sq ft