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Central Wisconsin Excavating
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Horicon, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Central Wisconsin Excavating (CWE) did a fantastic job on our project. They built a solid, well-prepared foundation for our 80,000-bushel grain bin and graded our driveways perfectly to ensure water drains away from our buildings. Their attention to detail, quality of work, and professionalism really stood out. The site was left clean and properly finished, and everything was done right the first time. We’re extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend CWE to anyone needing excavation or site work done right."
Pond project
Pond project
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Mike's Lawn & Landscaping LLC
5.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Horicon, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Mike's Lawn & Landscaping 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. \n

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MCR Truckin' N Gradin' LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Horicon, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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!

Driveway Regrade
Driveway Regrade
Driveway Regrade
Grade/Re-slope of grounds
Driveway Regrade

+1

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Last step junk removal
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Horicon, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hello my name Is isaak, I own last step junk removal we operate in Elgin il, and we specialize in junk removal in residential and commercial buildings, like, furniture BAG OF JUNK, TVS, etc \nFree estimates via message or email\nWe would love the opportunity to work with you,

Tree debris/ leaves
Tree debris/ leaves
Tree debris/ leaves
House clean outs
House clean outs

+4

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Macheel Excavating LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Horicon, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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

Naab Contracting and Consulting, LLC
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Horicon, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Naab Contracting & Consulting was developed and founded by Cameron Naab. \n \nThis company's main focus is in roofing, window replacement, siding;exterior/interior remodeling, home consultations and property management. \n \nIf you can dream it, we will help make that dream become a reality. Our process all starts with you reaching out. Once we are connected we will start with a free consultation. Once we get an idea about your project we will start with pre construction design giving us the ability to create a custom estimate just for your project. Once the estimate is approved we will begin construction and keep you up to date on the timeline for the project. \n \nCreate your dream home. Tell us about your project today \n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Legacy Outdoor Living
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Horicon, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Legacy Waste Removal is your all-in-one local solution for junk hauling, moving, property maintenance, and specialty outdoor projects. Based in Mayville, WI, we deliver fast, reliable, and damage-free service for jobs of all sizes.\n\nJunk & Waste Removal: Full garage, basement, attic, and shed cleanouts, bulk appliance/furniture haul-aways, scrap metal recycling, and debris removal.\n\nLegacy Moving Services: Safe, efficient residential and commercial moves, heavy item transport, loading, unloading, and full protective stretch-wrapping.\n\nDemolition: Tearing down and hauling away structures, mobile homes, other buildings.\n\nCarpentry Work: Decks, Fences, Sheds, custom builds\n\nLandscaping: Lawn Care and Overgrowth Removal\n\nHardscaping: Retaining Walls, Patios and Custom Builds\n\nConcrete Work: Slab removal, Full Concrete Pours\n\nSnow Removal: Residential Snow Clearing in Mayville and the Immediate Surrounding Areas. \n\n📞920-583-0330\n✉️[email protected]

Garage Cleanout
Garage Cleanout
Garage Cleanout
Garage Cleanout
Garage Cleanout

+10

55 neighbors recently requested a quote
JW Property Management Services, LLC
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Horicon, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

JW Property Management Services, 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.

58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JG Dirt Worx
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Horicon, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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 the start to the 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.

Response time12 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
JDS Services, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Horicon, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

JDS Services, LLC is committed to excellence 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.

Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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.

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