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Avatar for Renegade Construction, LLC
Renegade Construction, LLC
5.0(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving De Soto, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent work! Impressed with work ethic and wanting to do the best he can!"
Grading, Edging, Rock Job
Outside Basement Grading
Outside Basement Grading
Outside Basement Grading
Outside Basement Grading

+74

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Avatar for DIG INDUSTRIES LLC
DIG INDUSTRIES LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving De Soto, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 20 years experience in the excavation industry, Hall & Son Excavating is your industry expert in the Stuben area . We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will mot leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. We have so many options to fit any budget. Give us a call today and we look forward to working with you!

Response time2 hrs
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Middle Ridge Ventures
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving De Soto, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Middle Ridge Ventures is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a multitude of services to help you with your projects. See us at www.middleridgeventures.com

Site prep for a water retention dam
Cleaned fenceline
Flood damage repair
Flood damage
Field Road through the woods

+5

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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 De Soto, 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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Vikemyr Trucking and Excavating
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving De Soto, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"It was great working with Chad. His communication was great before and during the job. He made sure he knew what I wanted and then made sure he delivered prior to packing up. Job was to clear 2 drainage ditches for water to run off my driveway to prevent garage from flooding. Lots of rain this far and has worked perfectly. Thanks Chad!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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County Line Excavation, LLC
4.8(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving De Soto, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"They were very willing to please, very kind, helpful, and try to do a really good job."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

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