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Avatar for Saint Joseph's Landscape & Construction, LLC
Saint Joseph's Landscape & Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Payette, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn’t be happier with this company! They originally landscaped my backyard, including installing a beautiful concrete patio with a paver trim, and it turned out amazing. The design completely transformed the space, and I still get compliments on how great it looks. For regular maintenance, they come every Friday like clockwork. The crew is always friendly, professional, and incredibly efficient—they get the job done fast but never cut corners. My yard consistently looks clean and well-kept thanks to them. Highly recommend for both landscaping projects and ongoing lawn maintenance. Reliable, skilled, and a pleasure to work with!"
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Response time12 hrs
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Summit Contractors LLC
5.0(
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Serving Payette, 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

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Radar underground
5.0(
2
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Serving Payette, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Radar underground has been serving the treasure Valley since 2015. We offer any type of excavation site prep, driveways,drainage,building foundation trenchless water lines and utilities.

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Unleashed dirt works & landscape LLC
4.7(
3
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Serving Payette, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
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Red Fox Excavation, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Payette, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Josiah was very friendly and I was so appreciative of him taking the time to answer my questions on a Sunday afternoon. He was very upfront with me and let me know that there would be better alternatives for people to complete the job I needed which was so refreshing!!! I highly recommend him to anyone needing excavation jobs in the area!"
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DK Backhoe
5.0(
7
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Serving Payette, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I needed someone to dig a trench for an electrical service across the lawn. DK was recommended by a friend and I couldnâ t be happier."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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