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Avatar for Scott Brandt Mini Excavation And Demo LLC
Scott Brandt Mini Excavation And Demo LLC
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Chili, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott was fast to respond - reasonably priced - knowledgeable and his work was impeccable. Would recommend his services to any and everyone!"
Driveway
Demo
Dirt moving
Mulch
Mulch

+6

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jorge's Lawn Care
4.8(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chili, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great they new exactly what they were doing I showed them my ideas and they made them a reality"
White Marble Project
Planter Bed Turf
Natural Gray Veneer Steps
Clean and Natural
Back yard Upgrade

+130

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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KithTerra Excavating
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Chili, 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%
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Split Rock Excavating
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Chili, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing job, in a timely manner!"
Rip Rap and a culvert
Clearing and Grubbing for access trails
Weeps
Rip Rap
Stripping and grading

+19

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HP Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chili, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\n\n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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Jones Excavating LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chili, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Jones Excavating is 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.

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Eifflers Construction
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chili, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Eifflers Constructionis 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.

Roof
Floor
Floor
Floor
Floor

+2

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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.

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