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Trackwest, LLC
5.0(
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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
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Team Louch, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Athol, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Customers say: Quick response

"They did exactly what I wanted and got it done in a timely manner. They brought the right equipment and did get the job done precisely as I wanted it even though the digging was more difficult than anticipated. I paid more than I had wanted but the job is now done. Thank you."
Before & After
Before & After
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Before & After

+28

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Summit Tree Service And Excavation, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Athol, ID and surrounding areas

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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%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Holmes Earth Construction, LLC
5.0(
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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."
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Site before
Site before
During tree removal
During tree removal

+15

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Panhandle Junk Removal
5.0(
9
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Serving Athol, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very thorough and communicative. Kept in touch while arranging for dumpster, etc., which was appreciated. Day of clean up went quickly with no problems and again, William was very good at keeping me abreast of what they were doing and their next move. I am so pleased, I am having William do more clean-up projects for me in the near future."
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Home Junk Removal
Home Junk Removal

+1

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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