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Avatar for G-Man Construction
G-Man Construction
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Plummer, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great! We had tried to do this project for 2-3 years and could not get return calls or estimates from the contractors we called. Nick retuned calls, got estimates done quickly and got the work scheduled fast! Aaron came and took care of the cottonwood trunks. Aaron and Nick accomplished the digging, grading, dry well and culvert in about two days. Thank you. And the starting point was much more rugged than those pictures FYI."
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Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project

+27

Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nova Landworks LLC
5.0(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Plummer, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff and his crew finished the front and back landscaping of a new house for us. He had great suggestions and listened to our requests and concerns. He was able to complete the job ahead of time before our planned trip. It turned out great and we highly recommend Nova Landworks to others!"
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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333 ENTERPRISES LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Plummer, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew did a great job digging footings and keys for a major wall/foundation. He even dug deeper on one area due to the previous excavator taking shortcuts and if he had not the whole house would have been built on poor ground and had foundation issues later! Very knowledgeable and communicative throughout. The price was also very fair and he did exactly what we discussed plus a little extra. I would highly recommend him!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sturges Enterprises
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Plummer, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They responded very fast, cared about our input, concerns and followed through with what they said they would do. Andrew Ullrich was our contact person and we would definitely continue with him for our landscaping needs."
Response time1 day
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Three Bear Contracting, LLC
Three Bear Contracting, LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Plummer, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful crew to work with. Very concerned about making sure they understand the end result you are looking for and checking at different stages to make sure they are meeting that expectation. Every member of the crew that came to our site was courteous and left the job site looking as clean as they could every day. Highly recommend."
Septic System Installation
Septic Tank Installation
Dome Chamber Drain Field Installation
Dome Chamber Drain Field Installation
New Septic Installation

+4

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
FULL SCOPE EARTHWORKS LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Plummer, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

FULL SCOPE EARTHWORKS LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our\nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty,\nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service\nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of\nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.\nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their\nconcerns the basis of our business.

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Iron Mountain Excavation LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Plummer, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam with Iron Mountain Excavation was so easy to work with. His knowledge and years in business show in all aspects of the project. He’s got a vision that can’t be beat when looking at a raw piece of land and figuring out where to layout roads/driveways and where to place homesites. Would definitely recommend Adam and Iron Mountain Excavation to anyone looking to get dirt work, land development and logging done."
Driveway
Rock Wall
Driveway
Driveway
Driveway

+34

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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. 

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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