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Avatar for TNG Excavation, LLC
TNG Excavation, LLC
4.2(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Cascade, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We purchased a 12' X 24' Tuff Shed and needed to prepare a base for installation. We contacted TNG Excavation and they quoted a price and came out, removed the old shed pad, laid a border with 2 x 6 pressure treated timber and installed road mix then compacted it. I took pictures of the completed job and sent them to Tuff Shed. They were so impressed, that they now use the pictures as the poster model on how to properly prepare a site. Trevor was super easy to work with too and gave me a military discount. Nicole, the Office Manager was also a dream to work with."
Digging for septic in ID City
Getting ready to dig for tank
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Found a boulder!
Setting tank

+33

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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New Frontier Construction LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cascade, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kenny did a great job of ordering our materials and making changes a** needed. He met all his time commitments. He did a good job of communicating the status of the project. He left the area clean when done. Both of his helpers were very personable and did a great job. I will recommend New Frontier Fencing to my neighbors and friends."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wild West Excavation, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Cascade, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"Installed 150 road from main thoroughfare to well head. Retrenched and replaced 250 broken water line. Installed 250 underground PVC conduit for electrical Romex wiring from house to well head. All work approved by laudatory State plumbing inspector. Backfilled and resurfaced broken ground. Relocated large quantity of lava boulders and rocks. Conscientious, thorough, outstanding work!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Wild West Excavation
Wild West Excavation
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cascade, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

It's true what they say: location is everything. If you found a plot of land in the perfect location, turn to Wild West Excavation LLC. Our excavating contractor can prep your land in Nampa, New Plymouth, Emmett, Caldwell, ID or the surrounding area.\n\nIt's not always easy to find site preparation services that meet your needs. But with over 15 years of experience and a wide array of services available, our team has the skill and knowledge needed to prep your property. Our local, family-owned business is licensed in the state of Idaho. Call us today at 208-350-3879 to learn more about our site work and land clearing company. Be sure to get a free digital, in-person or over-the-phone estimate for any of our site preparation services.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JB LAND WORKS LLC
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cascade, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Small jobs welcome

"Jason was very professional and did an outstanding job on a landscaping/grading project in our front yard. He was very meticulous and thorough. He left the work area very tidy. Highly recommend!"
Corral clean up
Corral clean up and drainage created
Cascade lot clean up
Cascade lot clean up
Cascade lot clean up

+9

Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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