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Brandon and Scott's Services, LLC
4.7(
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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%
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Robert’s Bobcat & Handyman Services
4.9(
34
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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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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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17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Willows Handy Services, LLC
4.4(
7
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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

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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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