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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 Colby, 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 Colby, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They removed all mulch beds and a lot of shrubs. They replaced the mulch with new fabric and added rock. The weather was hot and humid but everything was finished in 2.5 days. It is exactly what I wanted."
White Marble Project
Planter Bed Turf
Natural Gray Veneer Steps
Clean and Natural
Back yard Upgrade

+113

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 Colby, 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 Colby, 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 Colby, 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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Eagle Improvements
3.5(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Colby, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He comes too early to plow and I have to go out later and blow the end of the driveway and mailbox area. Also the driveway was not plowed out wide enough. If I have to go out and snowblow it doesn't pay to pay someone to do my driveway."
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Fisher Excavating
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Colby, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Fisher Excavating, we pride our company on reliability, communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade with over 20 years experience, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We also offer weekends by appointment only. We look forward to earning your business!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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