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Avatar for Summit Contractors LLC
Summit Contractors LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

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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Unleashed dirt works & landscape LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

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(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

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
Austin Shippy Construction
4.8(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Payette, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Austin did an excellent job removing and hauling off a few very large old tree stumps with his excavator. He's very skilled running the equipment he brought out. We will ask him for help again in the future."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

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.

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