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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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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major 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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15 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
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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

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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