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Double JJ DirtWorks
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Shelley, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Justin did a great job. He was on site when promised, worked quickly and completed the demolition project on time. High attention to detail, thorough and responsive to questions. The post-project job site condition exceeded my expectations."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All weather ground solutions llc
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shelley, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

All Weather Ground Solutions LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Driveway Upgrade
Circle Driveway
Circle Driveway
Paver Patio
Paver Patio

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The Service Company of Idaho
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shelley, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time10 mins
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ZR Contracting & Excavation LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shelley, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired ZR to prep an area for concrete and also to grade our lot. Both were done extremely well. We had a flooding rainstorm this week, but it all flowed away from the house and pooled around the edges of our lot thanks to the grading being done correctly. Jesse was timely coming to give an estimate and performing the work. Pricing was fair and a little lower than some. We are very happy with ZR"
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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ultimate Power Excavation & Rentals, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shelley, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Our commitment to quality is evident from the beginning to the completion of your home improvement project. You can be assured you're in good hands with Ultimate Power Excavation & Rentals. Call now.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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. 

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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