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Avatar for Morning Star Excavating, LLC
Morning Star Excavating, LLC
5.0(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Athol, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Morning Star Excavating/Camerone and staff are top notch. Very professional and with a good quote which was what it was at the end. He went out of his way to make sure all was completed to our liking for what we needed and also looking forward to future projects making it easier to pick that up at a later date. Always has ideas on how to make it better and stays with the job until completed. Can't say enough good things about his work ethic and quality."
Grade
Parking lot Grading
Grade
Parking lot Grading
Grade

+54

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Trackwest, LLC
Trackwest, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Athol, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have worked with trackwest fencing on several occasions. They've always sent trustworthy people who can communicate well and produce a really good product. I've done a lot of fencing work in the past but they've always come up with new techniques that I learned from. I plan on working with this company on many occasions in the future."
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup

+37

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pain Free Excavation
4.7(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Athol, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys were great! They were very communicative and went the extra mile ensuring everything was just the way we wanted it. We have more land to clear in the future and we will be using them for sure! I would recommend to them to anyone who needs land cleared."
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Nova Landworks LLC
Nova Landworks LLC
5.0(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Athol, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Weâ ve hired Nova for irrigation installation in large yard front and rear, prep and plant landscaping, design and install stone walkway, create and install 90 ft. berm around back garden, Spring yard cleanup with large and small tree and bush pruning, rake and removal, replace bark, etc. They do it all, very professional, creative and reasonably priced."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Summit Tree Service And Excavation, LLC
Summit Tree Service And Excavation, LLC
4.9(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Athol, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kyle and Gus from Summit were great to work with. They cleared approx. 1/4 acre of trees and brush, leveled my build area with dirt available elsewhere on my property, contoured and compacted the remaining area in preparation for fabric and rock. We worked together on this project over 6 weeks, a few days at a time. Communication was good, pricing reasonable and great guys to work with."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Holmes Earth Construction, LLC
Holmes Earth Construction, LLC
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Athol, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a 12x22' area excavated and graveled for a shed. Did a great job. Was responsive and was able to complete job in one day and within 2 weeks of first contact. Good value.. saved money compared with the other bids I received. Have no complaints and would recommend their work with no hesitation."
Site before
Site before
Site before
During tree removal
During tree removal

+15

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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