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Avatar for Trackwest, LLC
Trackwest, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cocolalla, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They got the job done promptly. Of all the companies that gave me estimates the owner was the most thorough and explaining a variety of options fencing. They always came on the days and times they said they would and the fence looks great!"
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup

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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 Cocolalla, 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
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nova Landworks LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cocolalla, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff and his crew finished the front and back landscaping of a new house for us. He had great suggestions and listened to our requests and concerns. He was able to complete the job ahead of time before our planned trip. It turned out great and we highly recommend Nova Landworks to others!"
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Duncan Construction & Development LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Cocolalla, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would highly recommend Duncan Construction & Development! Great communication, Fair pricing, reliable., and quality work. They did a great job from start to finish!! Answered all our questions at our site evaluation and finished our job in a timely manner. Did a great job with our excavation and septic install . Will definitely use them again in the future on more projects!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Panhandle Junk Removal
Panhandle Junk Removal
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cocolalla, 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

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

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

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