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Northwoods Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Elcho, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Northwoods Tree Service was easy to get ahold of and super easy to work with along with providing great service. I would definitely recommend them for a project you have planned and will work with them for future projects."
Tree Removal 2021
Tree Removal
Tree Removal 2022
Tree Removal 2022
Tree Removal 2022

+25

Response time11 hrs
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Push Excavating
5.0(
1
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Serving Elcho, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Push Excavating is dedicated to providing prompt and reliable services to our customers. Your satisfaction is a high priority to us and we are competitively priced. We specialize in food plots, road building, land clearing, stump removal and farm field improvement.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KithTerra Excavating
5.0(
2
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Serving Elcho, 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 rate90%
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MUSSON LANDSCAPING LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Elcho, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Musson was very professional, prompt, and exceeded my expectations! I couldn't be happier with the job they did from start to finish. They gave me an accurate estimate, provided excellent suggestions and ideas, and couldn't have been nicer throughout the entire transaction. I'm already planning to hire them back next year for additional improvements! Top notch company!"
Damaged stairs pre repair
Stair rescue
Finished product
Walkways and patios
Walkways and patios

+11

Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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