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Avatar for Scott Brandt Mini Excavation And Demo LLC
Scott Brandt Mini Excavation And Demo LLC
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Amherst, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott Brandt did a demolition and hauled away a shed and leveled the area. He showed up when scheduled and did a great job! Also, took down a tree and hauled away and cleaned up after. I would recommend Scott anytime. Fair price and great to work with."
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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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Amherst, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Madeline was extremely reliable, communicative, and did a great job. The weather, however, was not cooperative. She had to reschedule a couple of times due to the terrible weather conditions; she worked around it, and in the end I thought our yard look neat and tidy - a fine job!"
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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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sankey's Landscaping and Snow Removal, LLC
Sankey's Landscaping and Snow Removal, LLC
4.7(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Amherst, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This outfit is first class. Knowledgeable. Professional. Efficient. Eric was the only business to actually show up to quote my fence repair. He kept me informed of the repair progress and completed the job within a day. The price was right and I have a beautiful fence that will last for many years. I highly recommend Sankey’s Landscaping for your outdoor needs!"
Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Jorge's Lawn Care
Jorge's Lawn Care
4.8(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Amherst, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They removed all mulch beds and a lot of shrubs. They replaced the mulch with new fabric and added rock. The weather was hot and humid but everything was finished in 2.5 days. It is exactly what I wanted."
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
Avatar for J Holtz Excavating, LLC
J Holtz Excavating, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

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
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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