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Avatar for Valley County High Mountain Dirt Works, LLC
Valley County High Mountain Dirt Works, LLC
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Serving Payette, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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

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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
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Serving Payette, ID and surrounding areas

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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."
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Radar underground
5.0(
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Serving Payette, ID and surrounding areas

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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(
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Serving Payette, ID and surrounding areas

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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%
Avatar for Red Fox Excavation, LLC
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(
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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

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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