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Renegade Construction, LLC
5.0(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Melrose, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did an excelent job on leveling out our back yard."
Grading, Edging, Rock Job
Outside Basement Grading
Outside Basement Grading
Outside Basement Grading
Outside Basement Grading

+74

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Doc's Dirt Work & Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Melrose, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Doc's Dirt Work & Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our \nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, \nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service \nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of \nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. \nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their \nconcerns the basis of our business. \n \nwww.facebook.com/doc'sdirtwork&excavating

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Enclosure Fencing and Land Clearing
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Melrose, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Enclosure Fencing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our \nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, \nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service \nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of \nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. \nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their \nconcerns the basis of our business.

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Tiegs Enterprises
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Melrose, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Hello my name is Jeff Tiegs. I have several years experience hauling various different types of goods and materials. I have a class A cdl with a clean driving record. I currently have a brand new 4ft high sided 14' ft dump trailer that can haul any materails such as wood, shrubs, trees, dirt, gravel, mulch, rock, junk, almost endless oppurtunities. Give me a shout and I can take a look at what you need! Thank you!

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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 Melrose, 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 rate100%
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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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