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Alpha Excavation

4.93(
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Alpha Excavation

4.93(
23
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Alpha Excavation 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. With over 15 years of experience on our team, 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

"Austin did a great job pruning my apple tree. I hadn't been done for a few years. It was in dire need. Austin worked hard to thin it out and give it a good trim. His price was extremely reasonable. I will definitely call him again!"

Staci K on December 2025

Alpha Excavation 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. With over 15 years of experience on our team, 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

"Austin did a great job pruning my apple tree. I hadn't been done for a few years. It was in dire need. Austin worked hard to thin it out and give it a good trim. His price was extremely reasonable. I will definitely call him again!"

Staci K on December 2025


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DIRT BROTHERS LLC

5.00(
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DIRT BROTHERS LLC

5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Dirt Brothers specializes in providing top-notch excavation and dirt work services, with a focus on septic systems, water, and sewer lines. Our company is licensed and bonded in Idaho, allowing us to install both basic and complex systems. With our extensive experience, we can replace your outdated system or install a new one in your dream home.

"We hired the Dirt Brothers to do a full septic and drain field replacement at our residence. They were the best price and went above and beyond in their customer service and product delivery. This two man team were wonderful to work with and did everything they could to make this unfortunate situation better for us. I would definitely recommend them to anyone else needing septic and excavating work"

Matt B on January 2025

Dirt Brothers specializes in providing top-notch excavation and dirt work services, with a focus on septic systems, water, and sewer lines. Our company is licensed and bonded in Idaho, allowing us to install both basic and complex systems. With our extensive experience, we can replace your outdated system or install a new one in your dream home.

"We hired the Dirt Brothers to do a full septic and drain field replacement at our residence. They were the best price and went above and beyond in their customer service and product delivery. This two man team were wonderful to work with and did everything they could to make this unfortunate situation better for us. I would definitely recommend them to anyone else needing septic and excavating work"

Matt B on January 2025


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Montclair Services LLC

5.00(
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Montclair Services LLC

5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Montclair Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Fantastic work done ,very efficient "

Bonnie M on February 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Montclair Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Fantastic work done ,very efficient "

Bonnie M on February 2025


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P&R Tree Service and Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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P&R Tree Service and Excavation, LLC

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

We offer a variety of excavating services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Fast and professional."

Tim H on September 2024

We offer a variety of excavating services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Fast and professional."

Tim H on September 2024


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TNG Excavation, LLC

4.48(
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TNG Excavation, LLC

4.48(
29
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Customers say: Quick response
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

TNG Excavation, LLC is here to service the NEEDS of the Treasure Valley and surrounding areas. Experienced in all your excavation needs. Specializing in installation of septic tanks, water lines and spot repairs, trenching, foundations, driveways, sidewalks, prep work for concrete, snow removal services, and much more! We are a family owned and operated business. We pride ourselves on providing great customer service, quality excavation services, as well as giving customers financing options! Call us for information and schedule your project today. We look forward to earning your business.

"Trevor was great! He helped me understand what needed to be done and what he would do to get it done. He had the job done FAST!"

MINDI G on November 2022

TNG Excavation, LLC is here to service the NEEDS of the Treasure Valley and surrounding areas. Experienced in all your excavation needs. Specializing in installation of septic tanks, water lines and spot repairs, trenching, foundations, driveways, sidewalks, prep work for concrete, snow removal services, and much more! We are a family owned and operated business. We pride ourselves on providing great customer service, quality excavation services, as well as giving customers financing options! Call us for information and schedule your project today. We look forward to earning your business.

"Trevor was great! He helped me understand what needed to be done and what he would do to get it done. He had the job done FAST!"

MINDI G on November 2022


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Valley County High Mountain Dirt Works, LLC

4.90(
5
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Valley County High Mountain Dirt Works, LLC

4.90(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

At Valley County High Mountain Dirt Works LLC, We invest time in your project from the beginning, identifying and resolving issues and planning the best approach to development before we even start. Our expertise and a full range of site development capabilities complement that holistic approach. We'll work with you to map out the site development services you require, then send our own experts to complete the work properly.

"they did foundation excavation, trenches for water, sewer and electric and finish grading. Work was finished in a timelly manner with good results. I would use them again."

Becky A on August 2024

At Valley County High Mountain Dirt Works LLC, We invest time in your project from the beginning, identifying and resolving issues and planning the best approach to development before we even start. Our expertise and a full range of site development capabilities complement that holistic approach. We'll work with you to map out the site development services you require, then send our own experts to complete the work properly.

"they did foundation excavation, trenches for water, sewer and electric and finish grading. Work was finished in a timelly manner with good results. I would use them again."

Becky A on August 2024


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Unleashed dirt works & landscape LLC

4.67(
3
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Unleashed dirt works & landscape LLC

4.67(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

" They did a good job. Nice work guys."

DENNIS H on July 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

" They did a good job. Nice work guys."

DENNIS H on July 2025


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52EIGHTY CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
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52EIGHTY CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Local BBB accredited small business specializing in site grading, under ground utilities, land clearing, road grading, driveway building and much more! At 52Eighty Construction we pride ourselves in being able to provide what the client wants on time, on budget, and exceeding expectations. Leland, the owner, has been in the industry for 12 years. With his time in the industry it has taught him to have an eye for attention to detail, take pride in his work and provide the best product for the client. Big or small, your project is worth it to us.

"The owner Leland is always very professional and takes great pride in the work he does. He makes sure everything is done right and to what you want. He was easy to contact and was always willing to answer any questions or address any concerns."

Trenton C on May 2024

Local BBB accredited small business specializing in site grading, under ground utilities, land clearing, road grading, driveway building and much more! At 52Eighty Construction we pride ourselves in being able to provide what the client wants on time, on budget, and exceeding expectations. Leland, the owner, has been in the industry for 12 years. With his time in the industry it has taught him to have an eye for attention to detail, take pride in his work and provide the best product for the client. Big or small, your project is worth it to us.

"The owner Leland is always very professional and takes great pride in the work he does. He makes sure everything is done right and to what you want. He was easy to contact and was always willing to answer any questions or address any concerns."

Trenton C on May 2024


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3L Excavation

5.00(
1
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3L Excavation

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We are 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We have super competitive rates! 3lexcavation.com

"Jake came out did exactly what we asked him to do for the price he quoted us in a very very short amount of time. We will call him back for our future excavation projects"

Robert P on August 2024

We are 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We have super competitive rates! 3lexcavation.com

"Jake came out did exactly what we asked him to do for the price he quoted us in a very very short amount of time. We will call him back for our future excavation projects"

Robert P on August 2024


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Habiscapes

4.86(
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Habiscapes

4.86(
86
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are booked out for this calendar year! Welcome to Habiscapes where we pride ourselves in the creation of distinctive and nature-friendly outdoor spaces. Habiscapes will work with you to create a xeric landscape that will reduce water consumption and maintenance by utilizing beautiful, indigenous plantings. These water-wise and fire-safe landscapes incorporate special designs that showcase drought tolerant shrubs, trees, grasses, perennials and stone. Our landscapes are guaranteed to attract local wildlife, including birds, bees and butterflies, into your gardens and natural areas. We are typically booked months in advance so please plan accordingly...we do not install concrete curbing, driveways or walkways but opt to work with natural stone or paver products.

"We tried getting few quotes from different landscaping company and had hard time getting commitments on their calendar for over a year until we found Michael from Habiscapes. He was very professional, knowledgeable, organized, trustworthy and easy to work with. [*** Link removed ***] After reviewing the landscaping design in September, we got on his calendar for first week in June and he was spot on to start the work as planned. Michael gave excellent design suggestions to work on our project with native plants, habitat, steep slope design and keeping the budget in mind. Michael’s entire crew was very professional starting with his team supervisor James and rest of the crew Taylor and couple other guys, Who all did an extraordinary job. They all were always sharp on time in the morning at 8:30 am and packed up sharp at 4:30 pm giving us heads-up on the work planned for the next days and where we were on the schedule. This helped me and my husband plan our work schedules etc. They all worked hard moving huge boulders from the front to the back slopes, setting large few feet wide stepping stone slabs steps carefully so they do not damaged out front driveway. They did complete sprinkler work and setup vegetable beds. They completed our project as planned and updating us as they went where the sprinklers were and how to maintain the new landscaping for long term. They left our property and our neighborhood clean without leaving any mess. Couple of our neighbors were also impressed and already have started to work with Michael on their landscaping projects. Writing reviews is not my thing, but this crew were fabulous and deserve highest recommendation that anyone would be looking in a great landscaping company. I am already planning to work with them on my back patio paver project next. Thank you Michael and crew!!"

Neha C on August 2022

We are booked out for this calendar year! Welcome to Habiscapes where we pride ourselves in the creation of distinctive and nature-friendly outdoor spaces. Habiscapes will work with you to create a xeric landscape that will reduce water consumption and maintenance by utilizing beautiful, indigenous plantings. These water-wise and fire-safe landscapes incorporate special designs that showcase drought tolerant shrubs, trees, grasses, perennials and stone. Our landscapes are guaranteed to attract local wildlife, including birds, bees and butterflies, into your gardens and natural areas. We are typically booked months in advance so please plan accordingly...we do not install concrete curbing, driveways or walkways but opt to work with natural stone or paver products.

"We tried getting few quotes from different landscaping company and had hard time getting commitments on their calendar for over a year until we found Michael from Habiscapes. He was very professional, knowledgeable, organized, trustworthy and easy to work with. [*** Link removed ***] After reviewing the landscaping design in September, we got on his calendar for first week in June and he was spot on to start the work as planned. Michael gave excellent design suggestions to work on our project with native plants, habitat, steep slope design and keeping the budget in mind. Michael’s entire crew was very professional starting with his team supervisor James and rest of the crew Taylor and couple other guys, Who all did an extraordinary job. They all were always sharp on time in the morning at 8:30 am and packed up sharp at 4:30 pm giving us heads-up on the work planned for the next days and where we were on the schedule. This helped me and my husband plan our work schedules etc. They all worked hard moving huge boulders from the front to the back slopes, setting large few feet wide stepping stone slabs steps carefully so they do not damaged out front driveway. They did complete sprinkler work and setup vegetable beds. They completed our project as planned and updating us as they went where the sprinklers were and how to maintain the new landscaping for long term. They left our property and our neighborhood clean without leaving any mess. Couple of our neighbors were also impressed and already have started to work with Michael on their landscaping projects. Writing reviews is not my thing, but this crew were fabulous and deserve highest recommendation that anyone would be looking in a great landscaping company. I am already planning to work with them on my back patio paver project next. Thank you Michael and crew!!"

Neha C on August 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

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