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Black River Contracting

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Black River Contracting

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

With over 8 years experience in the Excavation and Land moving industry, Black River Contracting is your industry expert in Rapid City and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"-Bart"

Bart K on November 2020

With over 8 years experience in the Excavation and Land moving industry, Black River Contracting is your industry expert in Rapid City and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"-Bart"

Bart K on November 2020

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413 Services

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413 Services

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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

It is our mission, at 413 Services, to perform Tree Work and or Excavation Services with enthusiasm and courteousness in a SAFE and efficient manner, so that the property is cleaner when we leave with a happy property owner, all the while, providing a high-quality service at a reasonable and fair and honest price.

"Jeb and Matt did a great job! Contacted us quickly with an estimate, did the job efficiently, and were professional and courteous. Highly recommended!"

Deb G on October 2025

It is our mission, at 413 Services, to perform Tree Work and or Excavation Services with enthusiasm and courteousness in a SAFE and efficient manner, so that the property is cleaner when we leave with a happy property owner, all the while, providing a high-quality service at a reasonable and fair and honest price.

"Jeb and Matt did a great job! Contacted us quickly with an estimate, did the job efficiently, and were professional and courteous. Highly recommended!"

Deb G on October 2025

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Dagger One, LLC

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Dagger One, LLC

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12 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

DAGGER ONE, 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.

"Great job, super friendly and easy to work with. Job finished. Would definitely use them again."

Jeanna B on April 2025

DAGGER ONE, 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.

"Great job, super friendly and easy to work with. Job finished. Would definitely use them again."

Jeanna B on April 2025

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Hoskinson Contracting

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Hoskinson Contracting

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2 years of experience

Whether you're in need of general contracting, design & architectural services, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, flooring, earth moving & excavation, concrete, craning &rigging, landscaping, spray foam insulation or carpentry for your home or business, our team has the expertise and innovation to deliver quality results - from start to finish. We pride ourselves on our comprehensive approach, ensuring that every project is completed with precision and dedication.

"Totally incompetent. They have no idea what they are doing and it is dangerous."

Francis R on September 2025

Whether you're in need of general contracting, design & architectural services, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, flooring, earth moving & excavation, concrete, craning &rigging, landscaping, spray foam insulation or carpentry for your home or business, our team has the expertise and innovation to deliver quality results - from start to finish. We pride ourselves on our comprehensive approach, ensuring that every project is completed with precision and dedication.

"Totally incompetent. They have no idea what they are doing and it is dangerous."

Francis R on September 2025

Grizzly Services Inc

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Grizzly Services Inc

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14 years of experience

Grizzly Services provides a vacuum excavation service utilizing high pressure air and a high powered vacuum enabling them to complete jobs faster, cleaner, and safer than anyone else. Pricing is determined by each job, free estimates are available.

Grizzly Services provides a vacuum excavation service utilizing high pressure air and a high powered vacuum enabling them to complete jobs faster, cleaner, and safer than anyone else. Pricing is determined by each job, free estimates are available.

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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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

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.

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