Matthew’s Hand Digging — Waukegan IL
Business Overview
Matthew’s Hand Digging is a local plumbing service based in Waukegan IL that focuses on careful excavation and plumbing inspection work. The company operates around the clock and offers emergency response every day. A small crew keeps work organized and punctual, serving both residential and commercial customers.
Work is scheduled to suit older lakefront homes and newer developments around the area. With the region's cold winters and clay soil, hand digging often protects lawns and shallow utilities better than heavy equipment.
Key Services
- Plumbing inspection — visual checks, pressure testing, and reporting for home and business owners.
- Hand digging and excavation — careful digging by hand for repairs, service connections, and sensitive landscaping.
- Trench preparation and pipe exposure — to access lines without heavy machinery when space or soil conditions matter.
- Emergency on-site assistance — available 24/7 for urgent repairs and inspections.
Areas Served
The company serves Waukegan IL, North Chicago IL, Beach Park IL, and Park City IL. Matthew’s Hand Digging Waukegan IL works across neighborhoods near the lakefront and inland subdivisions, helping both homeowners and small businesses.
Company History
Matthew started the business to offer a practical, hands-on alternative to machine excavation. The approach grew from small residential jobs to regular contracts with property managers and local contractors. Over time the firm kept its small-team model and a reputation for showing up on time and finishing the job with minimal disturbance.
The business developed a niche around careful hand digging for areas where roots, foundations, or delicate landscaping make mechanical digging risky. That careful approach remains central to their way of working.
Leadership
The owner and founder oversees daily operations and is frequently on-site. He brings years of local experience and a practical knowledge of Waukegan soil types, utility layouts, and seasonal challenges. The leadership emphasizes clear communication with customers and follows local codes for safety and permits.
Matthew’s Hand Digging is also active in local projects that require low-impact excavation, and the team works with neighborhood groups and small contractors when needed.
Specialties & Highlights
- Always uses hand digging when the situation calls for delicate work.
- Reliable on-time arrival and focused job completion.
- 24/7 emergency availability for inspections and urgent repairs.
- Small crew approach means less damage to lawns and landscaping.
- Practical knowledge of local weather effects on pipes and soil.
Why Locals Choose Matthew’s Hand Digging
Residents choose Matthew’s Hand Digging Waukegan IL for a straightforward, practical service that respects yards and schedules. The business is known locally for careful hand excavation, clear inspection reports, and steady response when a late-night problem appears. For homeowners near Lake Michigan or in the nearby towns listed, Matthew’s team offers hands-on experience with local conditions and a modest, dependable service model.
Hours: Open 24 hours, seven days a week for emergency calls and scheduled inspections.
Contact Information
Matthew’s Hand Digging
: Waukegan, IL 60085
Business Services
- Plumbing inspection
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | Open 24 hours |
| Tue: | Open 24 hours |
| Wed: | Open 24 hours |
| Thu: | Open 24 hours |
| Fri: | Open 24 hours |
| Sat: | Open 24 hours |
| Sun: | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day) |









