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Avatar for Morning Star Excavating, LLC
Morning Star Excavating, LLC
5.0(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rathdrum, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great communication, very responsive to initial call, quick and accurate quote. Attention to detail in spreading of the mulch at based of tons of plants. Would hire again - recommended to everyone! Great service, quality, and overall experience."
Grade
Parking lot Grading
Grade
Parking lot Grading
Grade

+54

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trackwest, LLC
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rathdrum, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have worked with trackwest fencing on several occasions. They've always sent trustworthy people who can communicate well and produce a really good product. I've done a lot of fencing work in the past but they've always come up with new techniques that I learned from. I plan on working with this company on many occasions in the future."
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup

+37

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pain Free Excavation
4.7(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rathdrum, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys were great! They were very communicative and went the extra mile ensuring everything was just the way we wanted it. We have more land to clear in the future and we will be using them for sure! I would recommend to them to anyone who needs land cleared."
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Team Louch, LLC
Team Louch, LLC
4.8(
21
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rathdrum, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Customers say: Quick response

"They did exactly what I wanted and got it done in a timely manner. They brought the right equipment and did get the job done precisely as I wanted it even though the digging was more difficult than anticipated. I paid more than I had wanted but the job is now done. Thank you."
Before & After
Before & After
Before & After
Before & After
Before & After

+28

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Nova Landworks LLC
Nova Landworks LLC
5.0(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rathdrum, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Weâ ve hired Nova for irrigation installation in large yard front and rear, prep and plant landscaping, design and install stone walkway, create and install 90 ft. berm around back garden, Spring yard cleanup with large and small tree and bush pruning, rake and removal, replace bark, etc. They do it all, very professional, creative and reasonably priced."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sturges Enterprises
4.9(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Rathdrum, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Andrew is a great person to talk to . He does very nice work. His charges are reasonable. He knows how to do everything. I have asked Andrew for estimates on a few other things. I will hire him to do my other projects. Thank you"
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Holmes Earth Construction, LLC
Holmes Earth Construction, LLC
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rathdrum, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding arborist and excavator! Compared to other tree companies, Cody saved me thousands. He took down only the hazard trees that really needed to go and opened up my waterfront view without butchering trees or destabilizing my bank. With the money I saved I got extra clearing and grubbing that I wanted to do for years. On time, within budget and quality work. What more can you ask for?"
Site before
Site before
Site before
During tree removal
During tree removal

+15

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

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.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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