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KithTerra Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Ashland, 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

+3

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Kitto's Property Maintenance
5.0(
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Serving Ashland, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"THE WORK WAS EXPERTLY DONE. I HAD AN OLD BACKYARD RESTORED WITH NEW TOPSOIL AND NEW SOD LAID DOWN AND A FRENCH DRAIN INSTALLED. THE OWNER BRYSON KITTO WAS VERY KNOWLEDGABLE AND GAVE ME A REASONABLE AND ACCURATE ESTIMATE. THE WORK WAS DONE IN A VERY TIMELY MANNER AND VERY PROFESSIONALLY DONE BY HIS CREW AND HIMSELF. I WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE HIS COMPANY BACK AGAIN IF I SHOULD EVER NEED ANOTHER PROJECT DONE AGAIN AND WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMEND HIS COMPANY"
Response time4 days
Recommended by20%of homeowners
Midtown Property Management
5.0(
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Serving Ashland, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
U.P. Handymen
New to Angi

Serving Ashland, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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DEI Trucking & Construction
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Serving Ashland, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With 22 years of experience, you can trust DEI Trucking & Construction for all of your remodeling and home improvement projects. Call us! We welcome questions, and look forward to hearing from you.

Stamped Concrete 1
Stamped Concrete 2
Stamped Concrete 1
Stamped Concrete 2
Stamped Concrete 1

+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KJ Removal
New to Angi

Serving Ashland, WI and surrounding areas

Grew up on the North Shore, and I am still here offering several different services all the way from junk removal to welding and everything in between. Thank you for choosing Angi & Have a Wonderful Day Everyday.

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Priemo Construction LLC
New to Angi

Serving Ashland, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

Response time9 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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