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Avatar for GV Landscaping
GV Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greendale, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had 4 overgrown shrubs removed and 4 shrubs trimmed and am very happy with the work provided. You wouldn't even know there were 4 shrubs there, the clean up was very professional. I'm hiring GV to come back next week to remove an old dead pine tree. Emmanuel stayed in communication with me, which was very helpful."
Response time10 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AP EXCAVATING LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greendale, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired AP Excavating to expand our parking area with a stone pad. Additionally they excavated, prepped and dialed in a pad for our hot tub and sauna. They also installed a new drainage solution. Through the entire process Gus was super helpful in providing updates and communicating options and recommendations for various details. I’d highly recommend this contractor."
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On Board Landscaping LLC
4.1(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greendale, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great team to work with. The job was done a day early and completed quickly. Three window wells replaced and grading done. Very nicely executed, the job site cleaned up, and all at a reasonable cost. Definitely recommend On Board Landscaping."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Green Guys
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Greendale, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Green Guys did an excellent job! They were quick, efficient, and very professional from start to finish. The team arrived on time, handled all the junk removal smoothly, and left everything clean. Their customer service was great, friendly and easy to communicate with. I?d definitely hire them again and recommend them to anyone needing waste or material removal."
Dumpster loading
Dumpster loading
Basement cleanout
Basement cleanout
Remodeling debris

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MILLENNIUM LANDSCAPING LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greendale, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Millenium’s team do excellent work. Details are on point and they always delivers. We have used millarnium’s services for landscaping, concrete, and even interior work, flooring, drywall, painting, etc. Highly recommend"
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17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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T&K Builders LLC
3.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Greendale, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"contacted T&K Builders after discovering mold in my exterior wall, and their response was immediate and professional. The team quickly demolished the affected area and installed the necessary structural supports to safely hold the roof. Everyone on site worked efficiently, communicated clearly, and maintained a high level of professionalism throughout the process. They kept the site clean, protected materials from the elements, and were extremely organized—especially important since we received over four inches of snow the following day. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and stress-free. Their attention to detail, workmanship, and respect for the property truly set them apart. I would absolutely recommend T&K Builders for any future projects and would not hesitate to call them again."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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