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Avatar for Red Cedar Line and Lot Clearing
Red Cedar Line and Lot Clearing
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ladysmith, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired red Cedar lining lot clearing to clear about 2 1/2 acres of heavy brush, and to mulch several 8"-14" trees. It was surprisingly hard to find a company that specializes in brush, clearing and tree mulching. They showed up on time and did a fantastic job. I would hire them again for sure."
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Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Push Excavating
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ladysmith, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Push Excavating is dedicated to providing prompt and reliable services to our customers. Your satisfaction is a high priority to us and we are competitively priced. We specialize in food plots, road building, land clearing, stump removal and farm field improvement.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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 Ladysmith, 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%
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Premier Landscaping
4.4(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ladysmith, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his team did more than create a wonderful new crushed blue granite driveway, parking area and fireplace area, they also landscaped and transplanted shrubbery around our park model home and storage barn and regraded and planted a beautiful new lawn on our recently cleared wooded lot. Their assessments, development of plans. estimate communications, organization and implementation of plans and overall completion of our projects was beyond exceptional. All of this was occurring during an exceptionally wet and rainy early summer and they did a tremendous job adjusting their plans to complete our work in a timely fashion. We feel the value of their work matched the price estimates and cost and we highly recommend Mike and his company without reservation. We look forward to a time when we can hire this team again!"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
R&M Forestry and Land Management
4.8(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ladysmith, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryanâ s been like family since the first job. Saved me years of back breaking work in a few hours time with Ryan behind the sticks of his track mulcher! Heâ s very well versed in forestry knowledge and land terrain/topography throughout the northwoods of Wisconsin. A great asset for anyone needing any type of land clearing. An all around great fella thatâ ll certainly be back to my homestead and the only land mulcher Iâ ll call regardless of his schedule!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
HP Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ladysmith, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\n\n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

TJ's Excavating, LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ladysmith, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

With over 10 years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you\nneed to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from major grading to preparation and clearing. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give TJ's Excavating, LLC, a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time40 mins
Eifflers Construction
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ladysmith, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Eifflers Constructionis 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.

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+2

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Martin's Forestry Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ladysmith, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Martin's Forestry Excavation 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\nAreas of expertise include: waterways, food plots, land clearing, selective logging, forestry mulcher, general excavating, fence line clearing, and whitetail habitat improvements.

Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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