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Red Cedar Line and Lot Clearing
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Clayton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired red Cedar lining lot clearing to clear about 2 1/2 acres of heavy brush, and to mulch several 8"-14" trees. It was surprisingly hard to find a company that specializes in brush, clearing and tree mulching. They showed up on time and did a fantastic job. I would hire them again for sure."
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Kuehndorf Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Clayton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Zach and Jason did a great job with a somewhat unusual project of building a Catio (i.e. Cat Patio). It included replacing an old retaining wall and also framing and building the Catio. We appreciated their can-do attitude."
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Precision ground services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, WI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lukas showed up and went right to work. Worked hard the whole time he was here. Very knowledgeable and competent. He helped me with my shed conversion to an office. He put up insulation and interior wall panels. Great guy. Planning on some more uodates to the building as i was a little short on materials for him to finish. Hoping he will be able to come back this weekend to finish the walls in the shed, do some handrails caps on my deck, and do some remodel work on my gazebo floor. You can't go wrong hiring him to do a job."
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Vivid Edge Concrete LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tanner and his crew were fast, communicated extremely well, and suggested cost effective/saving options to consider for the project! They showed up when they said they would and did good, quality work! They worked around the business hours to complete the work to ensure the business operations at the property were not disrupted! Canâ t speak highly enough of this company! Would highly recommend!"
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Response time1 day
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Tiegs Enterprises
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, WI and surrounding areas

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Hello my name is Jeff Tiegs. I have several years experience hauling various different types of goods and materials. I have a class A cdl with a clean driving record. I currently have a brand new 4ft high sided 14' ft dump trailer that can haul any materails such as wood, shrubs, trees, dirt, gravel, mulch, rock, junk, almost endless oppurtunities. Give me a shout and I can take a look at what you need! Thank you!

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Maltese Contracting
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clayton, WI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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.

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.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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