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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
5 years of experience

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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ERE,LLC

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ERE,LLC

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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Professional crews, modern equipment, good communication with/from project manager. Complicated project, difficult site access at times, they didn't seem worried, dug right in."

Greg H on October 2025

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Professional crews, modern equipment, good communication with/from project manager. Complicated project, difficult site access at times, they didn't seem worried, dug right in."

Greg H on October 2025


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1X Contractors

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1X Contractors

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

1X Contractors 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.

"Easy to work with, schedule work with, show up when they say, get the job done right and when they say! Very good at communicating, they stepped up took the job when my other contractor had to back out at the last minute!!! They got the job done fast and did an awesome Job for us!!!! Theyâ ll make many more customers happy too!!! Recommend them any time!!!"

Blaine M on October 2023

1X Contractors 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.

"Easy to work with, schedule work with, show up when they say, get the job done right and when they say! Very good at communicating, they stepped up took the job when my other contractor had to back out at the last minute!!! They got the job done fast and did an awesome Job for us!!!! Theyâ ll make many more customers happy too!!! Recommend them any time!!!"

Blaine M on October 2023


Valley Dirt Works

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Valley Dirt Works

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

I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They are very easy to work with and they inform the customer about the job."

Dusty W on September 2023

I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They are very easy to work with and they inform the customer about the job."

Dusty W on September 2023


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
8 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


Carter Feltman

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Carter Feltman

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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

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



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Hoskinson Contracting

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Hoskinson Contracting

3.00(
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3 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


Royal Nielsen Construction

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Royal Nielsen Construction

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66 years of experience

With plenty of experience as utilities contractors, we use the most advanced equipment to provide quality excavation work on your property. Call us today in Piedmont. Snow Removal services available.

With plenty of experience as utilities contractors, we use the most advanced equipment to provide quality excavation work on your property. Call us today in Piedmont. Snow Removal services available.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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