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Fiddlers Green Lawn Care & Snow Removal, LLC

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Fiddlers Green Lawn Care & Snow Removal, LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

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. Call us today!

"Nice job and very pleasant people"

Jeanice F on June 2023

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. Call us today!

"Nice job and very pleasant people"

Jeanice F on June 2023



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Max Reid Transport & Grading Services

5.00(
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Max Reid Transport & Grading Services

5.00(
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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He was able to meet my requirements and he was able to get it completed before a big storm. "

Harlan S on August 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He was able to meet my requirements and he was able to get it completed before a big storm. "

Harlan S on August 2025


Elmer Company

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Elmer Company

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15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company thats fully insured and values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We have over 20 years of landscaping and excavation services. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! 20+ years exp

We are a locally owned and operated company thats fully insured and values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We have over 20 years of landscaping and excavation services. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! 20+ years exp


Macheel Excavating LLC

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Macheel Excavating LLC

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23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Macheel Excavating LLC, 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

Macheel Excavating LLC, 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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A&E Forestry Mulching LLC

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A&E Forestry Mulching LLC

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


Kirch Excavating Service LLC

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Kirch Excavating Service LLC

4.89(
35
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Kirch Excavating Service of Waunakee, WI is an excavating contractor that also offers trucking, landscaping, lot clearing, & more. We service residential & commercial. For a prompt response, please call 608-577-7804 to contact Brad with questions.

Kirch Excavating Service of Waunakee, WI is an excavating contractor that also offers trucking, landscaping, lot clearing, & more. We service residential & commercial. For a prompt response, please call 608-577-7804 to contact Brad with questions.


Ageless Concrete LLC

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Ageless Concrete LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ageless Concrete is a Marine Corps Veteran Owned, Madison, WI based, Concrete Contracting Company. Founded in 2006, we specialize in colored and stamped concrete patios, driveways, walkways, stoops, and steps. In addition to stamped concrete flatwork, we specialize in traditional concrete driveways, garages, additions, pole barns, and basements. Our other services offered include: Demolition / Removals, Poured and Block Retaining Walls, Acid Stained Floors, Concrete Sealing, and Snow Removal.

"Ageless did an outstanding job! A very professional and hard-working crew. Now, over a year later, we had some issues with our fire pit not keeping lit (user issue) and Ageless provided immediate assistance to help resolve the problem. I highly recommend them!"

Steve T on July 2022

Ageless Concrete is a Marine Corps Veteran Owned, Madison, WI based, Concrete Contracting Company. Founded in 2006, we specialize in colored and stamped concrete patios, driveways, walkways, stoops, and steps. In addition to stamped concrete flatwork, we specialize in traditional concrete driveways, garages, additions, pole barns, and basements. Our other services offered include: Demolition / Removals, Poured and Block Retaining Walls, Acid Stained Floors, Concrete Sealing, and Snow Removal.

"Ageless did an outstanding job! A very professional and hard-working crew. Now, over a year later, we had some issues with our fire pit not keeping lit (user issue) and Ageless provided immediate assistance to help resolve the problem. I highly recommend them!"

Steve T on July 2022


Korf Enterprises LLC

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Korf Enterprises LLC

4.84(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Korf Enterprises was started in the summer of 2009 as a small company with a personal touch. A personal touch is what you will always recieve with Korf Enterprises because there is one employee, the owner, Dave Korfmacher. Honest answers, hard work, and fair prices is what you can expect from Korf Enterprises as I am committed to helping people, not just "another customer".

"I needed a cistern under my driveway dug up and filled in. Korf quoted me a good price for that and regraveling the driveway. Because I was able to be flexible on the timing of the job, they were able to save money on equipment rental and passed along the savings to me. I was impressed with their communication and followthrough and how easy it was to work with them. "

Michael D on January 2026

Korf Enterprises was started in the summer of 2009 as a small company with a personal touch. A personal touch is what you will always recieve with Korf Enterprises because there is one employee, the owner, Dave Korfmacher. Honest answers, hard work, and fair prices is what you can expect from Korf Enterprises as I am committed to helping people, not just "another customer".

"I needed a cistern under my driveway dug up and filled in. Korf quoted me a good price for that and regraveling the driveway. Because I was able to be flexible on the timing of the job, they were able to save money on equipment rental and passed along the savings to me. I was impressed with their communication and followthrough and how easy it was to work with them. "

Michael D on January 2026


Habitats Softscapes, LTD

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Habitats Softscapes, LTD

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

WE ARE CURRENTLY BOOKED UNTIL JUNE 1ST. WE ARE STILL EXCEPTING NEW CUSTOMERS AFTER MAY 31ST.Since 2001, Habitats has been the premier landscaper for the city of Madison and its surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in being a family owned and operated business, who is dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

WE ARE CURRENTLY BOOKED UNTIL JUNE 1ST. WE ARE STILL EXCEPTING NEW CUSTOMERS AFTER MAY 31ST.Since 2001, Habitats has been the premier landscaper for the city of Madison and its surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in being a family owned and operated business, who is dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

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