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Avatar for SFC Terrain Works
SFC Terrain Works
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cumberland, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very fast response. Excellent work on removing trees. From initial contact to job completed, less than one week! Cleaned up ALL debris from the felling of trees. Professional and courteous. We are hiring them again for dirt work/landscaping our back yard. We highly recommend SFC terrain works!"
Sand piles
Spread and compacted
Powerrake attachment
After Compaction.
Gravel driveway TLC.

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Red Cedar Line and Lot Clearing
4.9(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cumberland, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had about 3 1/2 acres of land that had a whole bunch of heavy brush and trees that needed to be cleared off. It was especially hard to find someone who only specialized in land clearing and forestry mulching but luckily this company was available to do what needed to be done. It looks great now and the results are fabulous!"
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Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Atlas Home Solutions
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cumberland, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"On Time, introduced self and son.Ready with all their equipment, walked entire yard talked about all 6 flower beds.Great job for us. Couldn’t download more pictures as your app would not allow."
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Kuehndorf Services
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Cumberland, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Nowscapes
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cumberland, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I truly loved his work, very professional, did what they said they would do. Great costumer service, friendly, down to earth. When I had extra stuff to add, they had no problem."
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+19

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision ground services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cumberland, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

I recently started Precision Ground Services! A skid steer and handyman company. I offer handyman services and also grading, driveway tear outs, gravel hauling, rock and mulch delivery and more.

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Maltese Contracting
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cumberland, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Roots Rockscapes, LLC
4.7(
23
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cumberland, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After surgery, I needed snow removal done quickly. Job was completed within a few hours. Would definitely hire again."
Firepit, patio, sitting wall, water feature
Excavation for retaining wall
Patio in progress
Field stone retaining wall
Patio and retaining wall in progress

+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%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 Cumberland, 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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BAC Earthworks, LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cumberland, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Creative solutions, very responsive and great follow through."
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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