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Avatar for 413 Services
413 Services
5.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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.

Motion Unlimited
Motion Unlimited
Running out of daylight
Equipment
BC 1800

+20

Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Extreme Foundation Repair
4.2(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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+9

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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1X Contractors
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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.\n

Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Red Rock Grade & Gravel
Red Rock Grade & Gravel
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I’ve worked with Red Rock Grade & Gravel on multiple projects and have always had a great experience. They’re dependable, show up when scheduled, communicate well, and produce quality work. Their pricing is fair, they’re knowledgeable, and they take pride in doing the job right. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for excavation or grading services."
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Valley Construction Co.
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

As a local member of the community, I have been in the construction industry for just over 10 years. With experience ranging from general construction needs, to light electrical, and plumbing I have the knowledge it takes to complete a job on time and with excellent quality. \n\nWhy pay more for a large contractor to provide you a simple service when you can save money and have some peace of mind knowing a local member of the community is taking care of your needs and providing exactly what you need.

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R&N Land Clearing
4.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

Response time6 hrs
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Lawn Stars, LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Lawn Stars, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ERE,LLC
4.6(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Totally Excellent! Jon and the Crew at ERE flattened out about a 1 acre square of my property (future building site) Perfectly! And it was a gnarly pit to start with full of boulders and old items like water heaters and car fenders as it was evidently a dump site for the neighborhood before I got here. Finished the project quickly and to my complete satisfaction, I recommend ERE to Everyone for your next Excavation project, big or small Jon can handle em All!"
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls

+64

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Elite Excavation and Iron
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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.\n

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New Septic Install
New Septic Install
Final product
Overview

+11

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Iver Built LLC
4.4(
20
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Watch for uneven settling or cracking near your foundation, which indicates expansive clay soil movement common in Rapid City. Standing water after severe thunderstorms signals poor grading that requires immediate excavating correction. Minor surface erosion or small sinkholes point to freeze-thaw damage from the region's deep frost lines. Address these signs promptly to prevent slope failure or deeper structural damage to your home.

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Homeowners frequently underestimate the 42-inch frost depth and backfill trenches with native expansive clay instead of engineered fill. Failing to secure necessary grading permits or skipping the mandatory SD 811 utility call creates severe safety and legal hazards. Additionally, starting excavating projects in late fall exposes the site to Rapid City’s early freezes, while improper grading directs dangerous storm runoff toward the foundation.

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Several local factors dictate the timeline for excavating in Rapid City. Winter ground freezes and saturated soils from spring snowmelt force project delays. Unexpected encounters with shale bedrock require specialized equipment, splitting the job into multiple phases. Additionally, mandatory stormwater inspections and the required three-day wait for SD 811 utility marking build necessary pauses into your schedule to ensure safety and compliance.

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You must finalize your excavating project scope before applying for Rapid City permits and personally initiate the mandatory SD 811 utility locate request. You also decide whether to stockpile or dispose of excavated clay soil. Finally, you must approve the final grading plans to ensure water flows safely away from your foundation and determine the project timing to avoid the region's unpredictable spring moisture and early fall freezes.

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Combining excavating with other projects is a smart strategy. In SD, elevated radon levels make open ground the perfect opportunity to install sub-slab depressurization systems. You should also address foundation waterproofing and install French drains to manage heavy stormwater runoff. Coordinating underground utility upgrades at the same time prevents repeated property disruption and ensures your final grading complies with local drainage requirements.

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