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Avatar for Alpha Excavation
Alpha Excavation
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Meridian, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Austin and his crew were a joy to work with; very personable and professional in every possible way. They did an excellent job with both the tree removal of a large River Birch and stump grinding of it, as well ans another large Ash tree that was previously cut down. They also did a wonderful job with our excavation project for pouring a sidewalk alongside our garage. Overall a 10++ rating!"
Driveway Concrete Prep
Sidewalk Concrete Prep
Sprinkler Line Chase for Driveways
Start of Excavation and Demolition
After Demolition and Footings

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
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Red Fox Excavation, LLC
4.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Meridian, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Red Fox Excavation LLC, 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. With experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your concrete needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed there will be no question who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today, so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed! We look forward to earning your business.

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Rock Solid Excavation
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Meridian, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a challengingly steep slope at the back of our property that needed weed removal, grading , replanting, sprinkler replacement, stone retaining wall repair and fortification. Gary was a knowledgeable problem solver and worked alongside his crew to make sure everything was done properly. He said what they would do and they did what they said! I highly recommend the company. Lani P. Hidden Springs, Id"
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Desert Mountain Construction & Transport, LLC
4.6(
19
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Meridian, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Adam did an excellent job of installing pavers for our front walkway to our driveway. He also installed low-voltage lighting along the walkway. He was excellent in his follow-up to fix some minor issues that came up with the lighting. Adam was very good at explaining what needed to be done and giving us options when options were available. I would recommend him and I will be giving him a call when we are ready to put pavers in our driveway."
Kuna Barn Clean out
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Using the anchor Meathod to clean off the trailer
Retaining Wall Addition
Pit Drain 1

+24

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Eaglelandscaping
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Meridian, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Gustavo came out to to check my irrigation leak the same day Angie notifiyed him. He fixed the leak in no time and left everything neat & clean. The charge was more then resonable. He was very helpful, kind, & courteous. I am going to have him come back to do some sprinkler work for me."
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Summit Contractors LLC
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Meridian, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a great experience working with this contractor. He was professional, arrived on time, communicated clearly throughout the entire project, and was extremely reliable. The quality of his work exceeded my expectations, and it was clear that he takes pride in what he does. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for dependable, trustworthy people."
Farmhouse driveway
Farmhouse driveway
Farmhouse driveway
Back patio addition
Driveway replacment

+12

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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. 

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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