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Groundwork Excavation
4.6(
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Serving New Meadows, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They go above and beyond! They are on time and do quality work! I will be using them again!"
Brush clearing
Mulching/land clearing
Mulching/land clearing
Mulching/land clearing
Mulching/land clearing

+33

Response time4 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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New Frontier Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving New Meadows, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kenny and his crew were awesome. I had a different idea for a residential fence other than wood and Kenny was very open minded and worked with me on some other ideas and options to bring this project together. Very impressed with workmanship and customer service. We installed a galvanized corrugated fence with steel pipes. Very industrial and unique. I would definitely recommend this company as well as hire them again for my next project."
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River Bound Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Serving New Meadows, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"River bound did a amazing job and the owner John truly cared about the work being done and involved me every step of the way and finished job way under budget. I would totally recommend them to any job and to anyone thank you river bound"
Title The Pete
Stem Walls
Off the trailer
Middleton Pond Dam
Zims Hotsprings

+18

Response time3 days
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Premiere Excavation
New to Angi

Serving New Meadows, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Premiere Excavation is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 5 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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