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Max Reid Transport & Grading Services

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Max Reid Transport & Grading Services

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20 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

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



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CJP Excavating, LLC

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CJP Excavating, LLC

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8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

CJP 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.

CJP 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.


RLP Diversified, INC

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RLP Diversified, INC

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12 years of experience

RLP Diversified, INC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.

"He did a great job!"

Jessy J on April 2022

RLP Diversified, INC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.

"He did a great job!"

Jessy J on April 2022


608 Earthworks

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608 Earthworks

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608 Earthworks is the premier choice for - Grading - Snow Removal - Land Clearing - Mowing - Foodplots - Landscaping Quotes are always free! Fully licensed and insured

608 Earthworks is the premier choice for - Grading - Snow Removal - Land Clearing - Mowing - Foodplots - Landscaping Quotes are always free! Fully licensed and insured


Concrete

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Concrete

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Concrete Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Stairs, Retaining walls. Stamping and color options Decorative Concrete -Design available -Grading 40 years of combined experience!

Concrete Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Stairs, Retaining walls. Stamping and color options Decorative Concrete -Design available -Grading 40 years of combined experience!


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Cullen Maintenance Services

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Cullen Maintenance Services

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We are a local family owned and operated business. We have been in business for five years specializing in all phases of construction new and remodeling interior and exterior. With our employees we combined over 50 years of knowledge in the building and remodeling industry. There is no job to small and no project to big.

We are a local family owned and operated business. We have been in business for five years specializing in all phases of construction new and remodeling interior and exterior. With our employees we combined over 50 years of knowledge in the building and remodeling industry. There is no job to small and no project to big.


"Awesome job. We had hired another company for our lot clearing and it was a huge disaster. Contacted Zietlow through Angi and got an immediate callback. He met me out at our lot to go over exactly what was needed and even made recommendations on which trees could stay. The job was completed beyond our expectation as not only was the lot cleared promptly, the cleared land was left in great shape. And all for a very fair price. Can’t recommend more highly."

Mark S on December 2021

Zietlow Excavating is a new young, ambitious company looking to make its mark on the excavating world. No job is too small for us to take on. Expect for there to be quick, timely, and quality work performed no matter the job.

"Awesome job. We had hired another company for our lot clearing and it was a huge disaster. Contacted Zietlow through Angi and got an immediate callback. He met me out at our lot to go over exactly what was needed and even made recommendations on which trees could stay. The job was completed beyond our expectation as not only was the lot cleared promptly, the cleared land was left in great shape. And all for a very fair price. Can’t recommend more highly."

Mark S on December 2021


Jones Earthmoving & Logging

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Jones Earthmoving & Logging

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Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.

Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.


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JJE Demolition Services,LLC

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JJE Demolition Services,LLC

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I have worked in the trades for 20 plus years. We are Veteran owned and operated. We offer Interior demolition and dismantling, debris removal clean up, Exterior or total demolition, and environmental clean up if needed but asbestos work is subcontracted.

"It was very good and they did a very good job and if I needed them I would use them again in the future."

Vilas S on October 2020

I have worked in the trades for 20 plus years. We are Veteran owned and operated. We offer Interior demolition and dismantling, debris removal clean up, Exterior or total demolition, and environmental clean up if needed but asbestos work is subcontracted.

"It was very good and they did a very good job and if I needed them I would use them again in the future."

Vilas S on October 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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. 

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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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