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Knetic X Xcavating
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ellsworth, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He is very knowledgeable, is willing to work with anyone, and always goes above and beyond. I would recommend him to anyone for anything."
Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Vivid Edge Concrete LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellsworth, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tanner and his crew were fast, communicated extremely well, and suggested cost effective/saving options to consider for the project! They showed up when they said they would and did good, quality work! They worked around the business hours to complete the work to ensure the business operations at the property were not disrupted! Canâ t speak highly enough of this company! Would highly recommend!"
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+11

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Cm lawn & landscape
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellsworth, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Im chad owner of CM Lawn&Landscape inc. Been in this industry for over 25 years there nothing we cant do in this industry. We provide Lawn care services & landscape services. Weather your looking for weekly lawn care or a whole new landscape make over we got you covered.

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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 Ellsworth, 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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Green thumb landscaping and exc
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ellsworth, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I've only used them once. They were very good and professional. I could have found cheaper trees but they were good sized. The price was fair. I need to put some more trees in so I will use them again."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tru-Cut Lawn & Landscape
4.1(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellsworth, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pete and his crew were excellent to work with. They were attentive to all of my questions and concerns. They kept me up to date of the status of our landscaping job even though I kept adding to what I wanted done. I would highly recommend this crew to anyone. I give them 5+ stars."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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