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Avatar for Double JJ DirtWorks
Double JJ DirtWorks
5.0(
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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(
2
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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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12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZR Contracting & Excavation LLC
4.9(
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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
Intermountain Specialties
4.3(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shelley, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"he has worked for us for about 8 months and never had a problem that we couldn't work out. He's been honest and up front about everything. He does not go back on his word even if he takes a loss, he keeps his word."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

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. 

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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