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SFC Terrain Works
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron River, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are dedicated to being prompt, professional and communicative. Our main focus is Tree removal and Gravel driveway installations, restorations and maintenance. While we focus on driveways and tree removal that doesn't mean our services stop there. We can help you with land clearing, site preparations, underground propane tank installations, landscape materials placement and much more. Our focus is the customer! Through trust, transparency and reliability we hope to work with you on your next project

Sand piles
Spread and compacted
Powerrake attachment
After Compaction.
Gravel driveway TLC.

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Iron River, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Spooner land clearing
Spooner land clearing
Clayton land clearing
New Driveway install
New Driveway install

+3

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Steven's Handyman
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron River, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business, and stands behind our work. We specialize in a variety of home improvement and home repair projects, from kitchen and bathroom remodels to smaller handyman-related tasks. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

Service Done Right
Service Done Right
Service Done Right
Service Done Right
Service Done Right

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Ryan Foley Masonry & Construction LLC
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron River, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n

Fireplace
Fireplace
Home livingroom Addition
Home livingroom Addition
Home livingroom Addition

+73

Response time9 hrs
Midtown Property Management
5.0(
2
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron River, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
P & P Enterprize
4.5(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Iron River, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

P & P Enterprize 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 busine

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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. 

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