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Dc Excavating

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Dc Excavating

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We are just a small business trying to get started in the excavating world. We have some equipment and are trying to grow into a full time gig.

We are just a small business trying to get started in the excavating world. We have some equipment and are trying to grow into a full time gig.


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Arneson Contracting

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Arneson Contracting

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Arneson Contracting, we know that your time is valuable. That's why we offer a huge variety of efficient and reliable construction, forestry services, and skid steer services- without sacrificing quality. As your trusted contractor, we work closely with you to bring your vision to life! Weather you need small services or a new project done, we have you covered

"Very attentive, did exactly what he promised, excellent cleanup."

Alan P on March 2024

At Arneson Contracting, we know that your time is valuable. That's why we offer a huge variety of efficient and reliable construction, forestry services, and skid steer services- without sacrificing quality. As your trusted contractor, we work closely with you to bring your vision to life! Weather you need small services or a new project done, we have you covered

"Very attentive, did exactly what he promised, excellent cleanup."

Alan P on March 2024


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Hall and Son

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Hall and Son

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Hall and Son has been providing excavation and land clearing service for over 20 years experience in the excavation industry. We are your industry expert in the Steuben area and 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!

"Matt did an excellent job. He was fast and efficient I will be hiring him again."

Trudie T on July 2021

Hall and Son has been providing excavation and land clearing service for over 20 years experience in the excavation industry. We are your industry expert in the Steuben area and 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!

"Matt did an excellent job. He was fast and efficient I will be hiring him again."

Trudie T on July 2021


Jones Earthmoving & Logging

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Jones Earthmoving & Logging

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Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.

Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.


Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC

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Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC

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6 years of experience

Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC is a Certified Veteran Owned Business in the State of Wisconsin! Services Include: Tree Pruning/Removal Excavation Services Gravel Driveways/Resurfacing Ditch Dredging Culvert/Drainage Tile Applications Rock/Mulch Applications Aerations Overseeding Forestry Cutting/Mulching New Construction Site Clearing Lawn Restorations

Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC is a Certified Veteran Owned Business in the State of Wisconsin! Services Include: Tree Pruning/Removal Excavation Services Gravel Driveways/Resurfacing Ditch Dredging Culvert/Drainage Tile Applications Rock/Mulch Applications Aerations Overseeding Forestry Cutting/Mulching New Construction Site Clearing Lawn Restorations


J.E. Britton Company

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J.E. Britton Company

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J.E. Britton Company can help you with all of your excavating and bull dozing needs! We have all of the equipment and experienced staff to complete any job for you. We will travel to you to complete any project small or large in a timely fashion. With references to back up the quality and diversity of work we provide, we look forward to helping you with any excavating and bull dozing projects soon to come!

J.E. Britton Company can help you with all of your excavating and bull dozing needs! We have all of the equipment and experienced staff to complete any job for you. We will travel to you to complete any project small or large in a timely fashion. With references to back up the quality and diversity of work we provide, we look forward to helping you with any excavating and bull dozing projects soon to come!





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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Septic tanks are typically buried between four inches and four feet deep, depending on the property, the soil, and the size of the tank. When the septic tank is buried on the deeper end of this range, it may be harder for you to locate it on your own with a soil probe or just by observing the yard for signs of the tank. However, if you have trouble finding the septic tank, a pro will be happy to help you.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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