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Avatar for All weather ground solutions llc
All weather ground solutions llc
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ketchum, ID and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

All Weather Ground Solutions LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Driveway Upgrade
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Wild West Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ketchum, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"Vaughn & his family are very knowledgeable about grading, brush removal & how to get it done efficiently. He brings in the equipment necessary even if it wasn't his original plan. We had about 1 1/2 acres of brush, weeds & debris that needed to be tamed. We had just moved in to this house & the back area by the basement door had been graded improperly causing water issues. Vaughn had the brush & debris cleared & disked under as well as the back area graded in short time. He has been a huge help to my daughter on her overgrown & unmanaged 6 acres as well. Will highly recommend Wild West in the future."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Steel Mountain Inc.
3.7(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ketchum, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Credit card accepted

"They did more than the original bid,and did not charge extra. Considering how much there was to do they finished in just a few hours"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Andazola Equipment Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ketchum, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding work! Super nice guy, very talented and lots of experience!"
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Best Bro Excavation LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ketchum, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Elk Ridge Improvements LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ketchum, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Credit card accepted

Septic Systems\nExcavation \nBackfill and grading \nConcrete prep work \nSite work \nPonds and Impoundments\n\n

Stage two of a customer’s low cost wetland impoundment for waterfowl. Here we are in the process of tilling and smoothing out the spoils of the excavation process and spreading native grass seed as well as a wetland waterfowl seed mix.
Rough grading for a back yard lawn.
Stage one of a customer’s low cost wetland impoundment for waterfowl.
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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