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Avatar for Extreme Foundation Repair
Extreme Foundation Repair
4.2(
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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

"Fantastic crew! Timely, professional, talented, courteous- this experience was all we had hoped it would be! We would hire this company again anytime we need this sort of project, or anything else in their wide repertoire, without hesitation. Doug, Gavin, Kirk and Josh are an awesome team!!"
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+9

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%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."
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Valley Construction Co.
5.0(
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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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ERE,LLC
4.6(
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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!"
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+64

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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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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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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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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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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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