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Alpha Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Alpha Excavation cleared the property of all overgrowth and removed a diseased tree, all within a short period of time just before July 4th. If there had been fireworks we might have lost the whole house."
Driveway Concrete Prep
Sidewalk Concrete Prep
Sprinkler Line Chase for Driveways
Start of Excavation and Demolition
After Demolition and Footings

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rock Solid Excavation
4.7(
31
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gary responded quickly to our inquiry, quoted us a fair price and performed the work exactly how we wanted Rock Solid Excavation also showed up when they said they would and on time. I look forward to recommending them whenever I get the opportunity."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TNG Excavation, LLC
4.2(
37
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We purchased a 12' X 24' Tuff Shed and needed to prepare a base for installation. We contacted TNG Excavation and they quoted a price and came out, removed the old shed pad, laid a border with 2 x 6 pressure treated timber and installed road mix then compacted it. I took pictures of the completed job and sent them to Tuff Shed. They were so impressed, that they now use the pictures as the poster model on how to properly prepare a site. Trevor was super easy to work with too and gave me a military discount. Nicole, the Office Manager was also a dream to work with."
Digging for septic in ID City
Getting ready to dig for tank
Still digging
Found a boulder!
Setting tank

+33

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Santacruz Dirt Works
4.9(
11
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C & A Excavating
5.0(
2
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chriss was professional, detail focused and very timely in his work. He kept us informed on updates and progress and the work looks great!"
Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Valley County High Mountain Dirt Works, LLC
4.6(
11
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"they did foundation excavation, trenches for water, sewer and electric and finish grading. Work was finished in a timelly manner with good results. I would use them again."
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Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Turney Land Construction
4.0(
27
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was very busy with other projects, and was booking a month out. He told me that he didn't have time for the job because my project had its own timeline. Hope to hire him in the future."
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29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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3L Excavation
5.0(
1
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jake came out did exactly what we asked him to do for the price he quoted us in a very very short amount of time. We will call him back for our future excavation projects"
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Summit Contractors LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After getting several estimates, I asked Brett to come over to provide an in-person estimate. He sent a very reasonable estimate that included demolition and haul-away of some cement work in my backyard. He also asked if I wanted to add 2 yards (give or take) of large granite rocks along my fence line that I've been wanting to dispose of and be hauled away, for a small additional cost. He showed up on time and made quick work of the cement walkway and the fire pit area, as well as the granite rocks. Brett is a friendly, professional, and he has the skills, knowledge, and the right equipment to get the job done in a timely fashion. He cleaned up whatever mess there was, and it looks great for the next phase of my backyard renovation. I would highly recommend him and his company for any demolition needs. Here are the before and after photo's."
Farmhouse driveway
Farmhouse driveway
Farmhouse driveway
Back patio addition
Driveway replacment

+12

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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.

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.

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