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Red Cedar Line and Lot Clearing

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Red Cedar Line and Lot Clearing

4.88(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1978 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were our own. We specialize in brush clearing, and forestry mulching (mulching heavy brush and trees up to 12" in diameter into a fine mulch leaving stumps at or below ground level eliminating trucking to move material off site 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!

"We hired red Cedar lining lot clearing to clear about 2 1/2 acres of heavy brush, and to mulch several 8"-14" trees. It was surprisingly hard to find a company that specializes in brush, clearing and tree mulching. They showed up on time and did a fantastic job. I would hire them again for sure."

Eric H on June 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were our own. We specialize in brush clearing, and forestry mulching (mulching heavy brush and trees up to 12" in diameter into a fine mulch leaving stumps at or below ground level eliminating trucking to move material off site 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!

"We hired red Cedar lining lot clearing to clear about 2 1/2 acres of heavy brush, and to mulch several 8"-14" trees. It was surprisingly hard to find a company that specializes in brush, clearing and tree mulching. They showed up on time and did a fantastic job. I would hire them again for sure."

Eric H on June 2024

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Apex Excavating

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Apex Excavating

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2020 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Split Rock, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Great communication and timing to get the job done. The work turned out even better than I thought it would. Highly recommend and amazingly fair pricing!"

Ryan S on July 2022

At Split Rock, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Great communication and timing to get the job done. The work turned out even better than I thought it would. Highly recommend and amazingly fair pricing!"

Ryan S on July 2022

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KithTerra Excavating

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KithTerra Excavating

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2025 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 customizable 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!

"Customer service was top notch- we started with a 4 acre wooded lot and we had started clearing it ourselves and had many stumps and some more trees to take down. They gave an estimate via photos and email since job site was over an hour away which worked great. Worked til job was finished and did so in a timely manner. We also added clearing a new driveway after the fact and did amazing job. Great communication - would definitely hire again and give referral. Photos are Before and afters. "

Cristi F on October 2025

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 customizable 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!

"Customer service was top notch- we started with a 4 acre wooded lot and we had started clearing it ourselves and had many stumps and some more trees to take down. They gave an estimate via photos and email since job site was over an hour away which worked great. Worked til job was finished and did so in a timely manner. We also added clearing a new driveway after the fact and did amazing job. Great communication - would definitely hire again and give referral. Photos are Before and afters. "

Cristi F on October 2025

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RLT Outdoor Services LLC

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RLT Outdoor Services LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Skid Steer & Excavator Services Forestry Mulching Land Clearing Wood chipper Select cut trees Stump Grinding & Removal Soil Reclaim Grade for concrete driveways or patios

"Amazing service and results. We were thrilled with the project outcome; Joe was conscientious, efficient and thoughtful. The skills applied enabled our yard to be “grass ready” with very little additional prep work. We would definitely retain services for any new projects and recommend to others-we already have ? !"

Rebbeca M on August 2023

Skid Steer & Excavator Services Forestry Mulching Land Clearing Wood chipper Select cut trees Stump Grinding & Removal Soil Reclaim Grade for concrete driveways or patios

"Amazing service and results. We were thrilled with the project outcome; Joe was conscientious, efficient and thoughtful. The skills applied enabled our yard to be “grass ready” with very little additional prep work. We would definitely retain services for any new projects and recommend to others-we already have ? !"

Rebbeca M on August 2023

Aquamates

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Aquamates

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Aquamates will work with you from the design and location selection, to excavation, construction, and cement finishing, and finally to maintenance and chemical needs. We also are the local dealer for WoodMaster efficient outdoor wood furnances. Switch your home heat to a WoodMaster outdoor wood furnance. You'll reduce your family's energy costs, maximize efficiency and rely less on traditional fuels.

Aquamates will work with you from the design and location selection, to excavation, construction, and cement finishing, and finally to maintenance and chemical needs. We also are the local dealer for WoodMaster efficient outdoor wood furnances. Switch your home heat to a WoodMaster outdoor wood furnance. You'll reduce your family's energy costs, maximize efficiency and rely less on traditional fuels.

WildCard enterprises LLC

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WildCard enterprises LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

WildCard Enterprises LLC is a budding excavation company with big plans! Our small size allows us to complete jobs fast and for a much lower cost than our competitors. We are registered and fully insured to provide you with piece of mind and we make sure you are happy with your project from start to finish! We offer a variety of services including general excavation, grading, leveling, land scaping, land clearing, tree services and demolition. We are always looking for a new challenge big or small let us help you with your next project!

"It went very well, they were on time, the job was done quickly and professionaly and the price was pretty reasonable also."

DENNIS W on August 2020

WildCard Enterprises LLC is a budding excavation company with big plans! Our small size allows us to complete jobs fast and for a much lower cost than our competitors. We are registered and fully insured to provide you with piece of mind and we make sure you are happy with your project from start to finish! We offer a variety of services including general excavation, grading, leveling, land scaping, land clearing, tree services and demolition. We are always looking for a new challenge big or small let us help you with your next project!

"It went very well, they were on time, the job was done quickly and professionaly and the price was pretty reasonable also."

DENNIS W on August 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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