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Central Wisconsin Excavating
5.0(
12
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Serving Amherst, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Central Wisconsin Excavating (CWE) did a fantastic job on our project. They built a solid, well-prepared foundation for our 80,000-bushel grain bin and graded our driveways perfectly to ensure water drains away from our buildings. Their attention to detail, quality of work, and professionalism really stood out. The site was left clean and properly finished, and everything was done right the first time. We’re extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend CWE to anyone needing excavation or site work done right."
Pond project
Pond project
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Scott Brandt Mini Excavation And Demo LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Amherst, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Scott Brandt Mini Excavation and Demo is a locally owned and family operated business based in Athens, Wisconsin, specializing in residential and light commercial excavation and demolition services. We provide professional mini excavation, grading, trenching, land clearing, site preparation, and demolition solutions with a strong focus on honest communication and dependable workmanship. Our compact equipment allows us to work efficiently in tight spaces while minimizing property disruption. We are committed to delivering quality results at fair and affordable pricing throughout Central Wisconsin.\n\nLicensed and Insured!

Driveway
Demo
Dirt moving
Mulch
Mulch

+6

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mac's Midwest Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Serving Amherst, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Mac's Midwest Landscaping, 10 plus years experience, we pride ourselves on being the most detailed oriented landscaping business in the area! We have built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional, gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today, and let us get started!

Stone to Mulch
Stone to Mulch
Stone to Mulch
Stone to Mulch
Stone to Mulch

+9

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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AP EXCAVATING LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Amherst, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired AP Excavating to expand our parking area with a stone pad. Additionally they excavated, prepped and dialed in a pad for our hot tub and sauna. They also installed a new drainage solution. Through the entire process Gus was super helpful in providing updates and communicating options and recommendations for various details. I’d highly recommend this contractor."
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sankey's Landscaping and Snow Removal, LLC
4.7(
7
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Serving Amherst, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With years of experience in the landscaping industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your lawn care and landscaping needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Sankey's Landscaping and Snow Removal, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Optimal Terrain
4.9(
5
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Serving Amherst, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Optimal Terrain takes 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\n

driveways
driveways
driveways
driveways
site grading

+16

Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Jorge's Lawn Care
4.8(
6
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Serving Amherst, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a full Landscaping and Construction Services. Whether you are looking to install new patio or a new fence we are here to provide you with the highest quality services or product out there.

White Marble Project
Planter Bed Turf
Natural Gray Veneer Steps
Clean and Natural
Back yard Upgrade

+105

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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J Holtz Excavating, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Amherst, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

J Holtz Excavating, 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 over 5 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!\n\n

Central Wisconsin Excavating
New to Angi

Serving Amherst, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

I'm a firefighter and I decided to add more income and work to my background, so i bought an excavator and took off from there. At company , 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.\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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