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Morning Star Excavating, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Harrison, 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."
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Parking lot Grading
Grade
Parking lot Grading
Grade

+54

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trackwest, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Harrison, 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

+37

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pain Free Excavation
4.7(
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Serving Harrison, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I will hire this company again and again! They are honest, professional, polite, efficient, knowledgeable and their bid was thousands lower than other local companies. The work was completed in less than 1 day where other companies told me it would take several days to a week. James did a great job!"
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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333 ENTERPRISES LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Harrison, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew did a great job digging footings and keys for a major wall/foundation. He even dug deeper on one area due to the previous excavator taking shortcuts and if he had not the whole house would have been built on poor ground and had foundation issues later! Very knowledgeable and communicative throughout. The price was also very fair and he did exactly what we discussed plus a little extra. I would highly recommend him!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nova Landworks LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Harrison, 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%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sturges Enterprises
4.9(
9
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Serving Harrison, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They responded very fast, cared about our input, concerns and followed through with what they said they would do. Andrew Ullrich was our contact person and we would definitely continue with him for our landscaping needs."
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Panhandle Junk Removal
5.0(
9
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Serving Harrison, 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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After
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Home Junk Removal
Home Junk Removal

+1

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Inland Northwest Contracting, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Harrison, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Matt was awesome to work with. Called me within two minutes of using Angi's list. Very professional and came out the following day to do an estimate. Now that the project has been completed, my two French Bulldogs are in heaven on their new lawn! Highly recommend Inland!!!"
Response time10 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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