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Andazola Equipment Services

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Andazola Equipment Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

With over seven years of dedicated experience in the excavating industry, Andazola Equipment Services is a seasoned professional offering comprehensive excavation services. Specializing in a broad range of excavation needs, including site preparation, trenching, grading, and land clearing, Andazola Equipment Services is committed to delivering high-quality, efficient, and reliable solutions tailored to meet each client's unique requirements.

"Outstanding work! Super nice guy, very talented and lots of experience!"

Tessa T on August 2024

With over seven years of dedicated experience in the excavating industry, Andazola Equipment Services is a seasoned professional offering comprehensive excavation services. Specializing in a broad range of excavation needs, including site preparation, trenching, grading, and land clearing, Andazola Equipment Services is committed to delivering high-quality, efficient, and reliable solutions tailored to meet each client's unique requirements.

"Outstanding work! Super nice guy, very talented and lots of experience!"

Tessa T on August 2024


Paradise Landworks LLC

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Paradise Landworks LLC

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Paradise Landworks 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.

"We hired Paradise Landworks to do the excavation for our home that we were building. As a first time homebuilder, I had a lot of questions and was unsure about some phases of the project. However, Jesse was very knowledgeable and helpful. He helped get our project going and did a great job with the excavation. It made the concrete work a lot simpler with a perfectly smooth and level base to work off of and he did a great job with our backfill. He went the extra mile to remove the abundant number of rocks we have on our property. I would highly recommend and will be using them again in the future. "

Ben P on January 2025

Paradise Landworks 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.

"We hired Paradise Landworks to do the excavation for our home that we were building. As a first time homebuilder, I had a lot of questions and was unsure about some phases of the project. However, Jesse was very knowledgeable and helpful. He helped get our project going and did a great job with the excavation. It made the concrete work a lot simpler with a perfectly smooth and level base to work off of and he did a great job with our backfill. He went the extra mile to remove the abundant number of rocks we have on our property. I would highly recommend and will be using them again in the future. "

Ben P on January 2025


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52EIGHTY CONSTRUCTION LLC

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52EIGHTY CONSTRUCTION LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

Local BBB accredited small business specializing in site grading, under ground utilities, land clearing, road grading, driveway building and much more! At 52Eighty Construction we pride ourselves in being able to provide what the client wants on time, on budget, and exceeding expectations. Leland, the owner, has been in the industry for 12 years. With his time in the industry it has taught him to have an eye for attention to detail, take pride in his work and provide the best product for the client. Big or small, your project is worth it to us.

"The owner Leland is always very professional and takes great pride in the work he does. He makes sure everything is done right and to what you want. He was easy to contact and was always willing to answer any questions or address any concerns."

Trenton C on May 2024

Local BBB accredited small business specializing in site grading, under ground utilities, land clearing, road grading, driveway building and much more! At 52Eighty Construction we pride ourselves in being able to provide what the client wants on time, on budget, and exceeding expectations. Leland, the owner, has been in the industry for 12 years. With his time in the industry it has taught him to have an eye for attention to detail, take pride in his work and provide the best product for the client. Big or small, your project is worth it to us.

"The owner Leland is always very professional and takes great pride in the work he does. He makes sure everything is done right and to what you want. He was easy to contact and was always willing to answer any questions or address any concerns."

Trenton C on May 2024


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P&R Tree Service and Excavation, LLC

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P&R Tree Service and Excavation, LLC

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

We offer a variety of excavating services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Fast and professional."

Tim H on September 2024

We offer a variety of excavating services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Fast and professional."

Tim H on September 2024


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Alpha Excavation

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Alpha Excavation

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56 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Alpha Excavation 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. With over 15 years of experience on our team, 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

"I could not be happier ! Alpha Excavation were very professional, did the work in one day. They even battled a wasp infestation that was totally unexpected. Following are before and after photos. Thanks so much for all their hard work ! Lenore ."

Lenore L on September 2025

Alpha Excavation 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. With over 15 years of experience on our team, 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

"I could not be happier ! Alpha Excavation were very professional, did the work in one day. They even battled a wasp infestation that was totally unexpected. Following are before and after photos. Thanks so much for all their hard work ! Lenore ."

Lenore L on September 2025


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1800-Plumber+Air of Meridian

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1800-Plumber+Air of Meridian

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96 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

At 1-800 Plumber +Air of Meridian, we're not just good—we're the BEST! Our mission isn’t about being better than the competition; it’s about delivering fast, reliable plumbing and HVAC emergency services when you need them most. With 87 Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating, our customers say it BEST—we’re here to give you an unbeatable service experience!

"Very professional, polite and helpful. "

Susie C on September 2025

At 1-800 Plumber +Air of Meridian, we're not just good—we're the BEST! Our mission isn’t about being better than the competition; it’s about delivering fast, reliable plumbing and HVAC emergency services when you need them most. With 87 Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating, our customers say it BEST—we’re here to give you an unbeatable service experience!

"Very professional, polite and helpful. "

Susie C on September 2025


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DIRT BROTHERS LLC

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DIRT BROTHERS LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
30 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Dirt Brothers specializes in providing top-notch excavation and dirt work services, with a focus on septic systems, water, and sewer lines. Our company is licensed and bonded in Idaho, allowing us to install both basic and complex systems. With our extensive experience, we can replace your outdated system or install a new one in your dream home.

"We hired the Dirt Brothers to do a full septic and drain field replacement at our residence. They were the best price and went above and beyond in their customer service and product delivery. This two man team were wonderful to work with and did everything they could to make this unfortunate situation better for us. I would definitely recommend them to anyone else needing septic and excavating work"

Matt B on January 2025

Dirt Brothers specializes in providing top-notch excavation and dirt work services, with a focus on septic systems, water, and sewer lines. Our company is licensed and bonded in Idaho, allowing us to install both basic and complex systems. With our extensive experience, we can replace your outdated system or install a new one in your dream home.

"We hired the Dirt Brothers to do a full septic and drain field replacement at our residence. They were the best price and went above and beyond in their customer service and product delivery. This two man team were wonderful to work with and did everything they could to make this unfortunate situation better for us. I would definitely recommend them to anyone else needing septic and excavating work"

Matt B on January 2025


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C & A Excavating

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C & A Excavating

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Customers say: Quick response
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At C&A excavating we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Chriss was professional, detail focused and very timely in his work. He kept us informed on updates and progress and the work looks great!"

Joe A on April 2025

At C&A excavating we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Chriss was professional, detail focused and very timely in his work. He kept us informed on updates and progress and the work looks great!"

Joe A on April 2025


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Unleashed dirt works & landscape LLC

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Unleashed dirt works & landscape LLC

4.67(
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16 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

" They did a good job. Nice work guys."

DENNIS H on July 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

" They did a good job. Nice work guys."

DENNIS H on July 2025


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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