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DIG INDUSTRIES LLC
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Serving Arena, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 20 years experience in the excavation industry, Hall & Son Excavating is your industry expert in the Stuben area . We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will mot leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. We have so many options to fit any budget. Give us a call today and we look forward to working with you!

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A&E Forestry Mulching LLC
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Serving Arena, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Response time1 hour
Response rate100%
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KithTerra Excavating
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Serving Arena, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
Spooner land clearing
Spooner land clearing
Clayton land clearing
New Driveway install
New Driveway install

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
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Hansen Excavating
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Serving Arena, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Worked with Matt and Dan. These young guys are not afraid to work and put in hours to get a job done. I was extremely impressed! They are very responsive and they did amazing work! I couldn’t be more thankful for the grading that was done. It was truly a pleasure working with these guys! I will recommend them to anyone looking to do excavating or grading of any kind. Thanks again! (Pictures below is a small amount of what was done)"
Backfilling
Culvert Replacement
Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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EC3 Enviromental Consulting Group, Inc.
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Serving Arena, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Efficient, friendly staff. The crew arrived on time and performed services required. I enjoyed working with Kara, Mitch, Christian and Juan on my brush mowing project. I highly recommend this company."
Firepit & Patio Install
Shrub & Brush clearing
Shrub & Brush clearing
Firepit & Patio Install
Flagstone Patio - (Black)

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Response time2 days
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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