Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Wendell, ID

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Wendell, ID?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Excavation pros in Wendell

Avatar for Canyon Side Construction LLC
Canyon Side Construction LLC
4.3(
16
)

Serving Wendell, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The best contractor and crew we have ever had the pleasure to work with. Communication, workmanship, cleanliness was all A . Armando is truly a man of his word and we look forward to working with him on other projects in the future. I would recommend him & crew for all your construction needs and desires. Call today- you won’t regret it!"
Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
Avatar for All weather ground solutions llc
All weather ground solutions llc
5.0(
2
)

Serving Wendell, 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

+1

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Lazy S Up Trucking, LLC
Lazy S Up Trucking, LLC
5.0(
1
)

Serving Wendell, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 14
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. 

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

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.

The Wendell, ID homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.