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413 Services
5.0(
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Serving Summerset, SD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project- Dig trench and install root barrier for tree roots that are invading my property from my neighbors tree. Also trimmed up the ash tree in the back. Excellent job on both, completed both projects in good time and did a great job was happy with the results. Will definitely call again."
Motion Unlimited
Motion Unlimited
Running out of daylight
Equipment
BC 1800

+20

Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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ERE,LLC
4.6(
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Serving Summerset, SD and surrounding areas

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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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Excavation and Iron
5.0(
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Serving Summerset, SD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Colton did a great job with welding up my dump trailer. Overtime it developed some issues and without hesitation, he came and picked up my dump trailer for me and immediately got to work and got it back to need fixed as I requested within about a day and a half."
D-Box
New Septic Install
New Septic Install
Final product
Overview

+11

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tibbetts Landscaping
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Serving Summerset, SD and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

"Casen did an amazing job removing the bushes in my front yard, laying a beautiful bed of mulch, and replanting the bushes I had purchased. He was professional, knowledgeable, and provided great recommendations throughout the project. His work was completed quickly and exceeded my expectations. The transformation has definitely increased the curb appeal and value of my home. I highly recommend Casen to anyone looking for quality landscaping work!"
Tree removal
Tammy
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1X Contractors
5.0(
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Serving Summerset, SD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall great company, very reasonably priced and always doing their best to finish in a timely manner while also giving the best service possible."
Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Valley Construction Co.
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Serving Summerset, SD and surrounding areas

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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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Black Hills Concrete & Masonry LLC
3.6(
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Serving Summerset, SD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James and his crew were great to work with. They were hard working and did a great job. James kept me informed with everything going on thru the whole job. I will be calling him again on the next job."
Concrete pads
Concrete pads
Concrete pads
Concrete pads
Concrete pads

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Environmental Reclamation Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Summerset, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I honestly cannot say enough good things about ERE! We were having some drainage issues in our backyard, and were worried about the integrity of our foundation. Jon contacted me within a day of my search and set up a consultation a few days later. He was super knowledgeable and understood what I wanted done, even when I couldnâ t exactly describe it. Jon was very thorough and kept me updated on everything he was going to be doing, and gave me several options when it came to budgeting and services. He and his team even went above and beyond by repairing the sprinkler lines that the previous owner had damage, at no extra cost. Our backyard now looks 100x better than before and we no longer have to worry about water draining towards our house & foundation. I will absolutely recommend ERE to everyone I know & will likely use them in the future for any of our landscaping needs!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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