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Avatar for Brandon and Scott's Services, LLC
Brandon and Scott's Services, LLC
4.7(
76
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Brandon and Scott both showed up shortly after we said we were looking for someone to do our lawn for the 2024 season. They were punctual, walked the area, explained what they would do and the price was reasonable. We hired them and look forward to a worry-free lawn season."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Central Wisconsin Excavating
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Appleton, 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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Robert’s Bobcat & Handyman Services
4.9(
28
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project was repairing a drain pipe between two ponds that had been blocked for years. The solution wasn’t obvious so the approach needed multiple options. A study and review of the site and situation revealed some settling in the asphalt driveway covering the 3” PVC drain pipe. Robert brought a concrete saw to the site so he cut a one foot square in the asphalt and excavated about a foot down exposing the pipe. At this point he could see the pipe had an old splice in it that hadn't been attached so soil washed out over time and blocked the pipe. Robert was prepared for this and had brought necessary parts to make a permanent repair. A garden hose was used to remove the old debris from the line and soil replaced into the hole and a cold patch applied to repair the asphalt. Robert did an excellent job and obviously has a heart to solve customers problems and enjoys what he does. I would recommend you at least contact him no matter the problem and see what he thinks."
Install new Mailbox post
Install new Mailbox post
Garage Concrete floor
Garage Concrete floor
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LNH Property Solutions LLC
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Nick is an excellent handyman pro to hire for work inside and outside of the home. Nick patched and painted a ceiling for me. Nick fixed my 75 year old wooden door to the garage. Nick did excellent concrete repair for our seawall and steps. Nick rebuilt screens for our crawl space and the screens fit perfectly. There were other odd and ends that needed to be repaired in our house. Nick works extremely hard. I have a list started for the next time. Kim"
After
After
New concrete colored patio
New countertop install
New siding replaced

+64

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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AP EXCAVATING LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Appleton, 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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22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Needed a roof in place on short notice. Mike and his crew were able to get this done on time. I was impressed with the efficiency of the work. They were able to get this done in 1 day. Also, the price as compared to other contractors was comparable. I would recommend Mike and his crew."
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Willows Handy Services, LLC
4.3(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had to have my carpet removed from my apartment. She did the work I asked her to. She removed the rug, put the furniture back, took the rug out to the dumpster, and cleaned up everything. I was very impressed with her work. It looked so much better after she had it done."
First Job
Last Day of job
Large House Remodel
Large House Remodel
Large House Remodel

+18

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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.

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.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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