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

Serving Menasha, 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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Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Menasha, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I used these guys for some pretty extensive excavations and concrete work for our backyard patio. This included a huge footer for a multidimensional retaining wall and flatwork. Could not be happier with how it all turned out! Highly recommend!"
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Total Ground Solutions LLC
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Menasha, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I am honestly amazed at the work that Cooper and Tony did! The entire experience from the first inquiry, to the estimate, and right down to the timeline, and clean up, exceeded my expectations by far!! This is a company that clearly takes pride in their work! I will 100% recommend them to everyone I can!"
Gravel tilling
Gravel tilling
Gravel tilling
Gravel tilling
Gravel tilling

+31

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grass Doctor Lawn and Landscaping
2.7(
51
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Menasha, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very helpful team of professionals. Had to rent a dumpster on a holiday weekend, and because of our inexperiece and limited help, we had to order another without a problem on a holiday. Extremely knowledge people. The rate was excellent, because I checked with others in the area. I highly recommend them."
Lawn Care
 Prep for sod
Finishing up
Landscape Project
APPLETON BEFORE AND AFTER

+177

Response time3 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Life Support Property Solutions
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Menasha, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Life Support Property Solutions! I had some water damage in my basement late last week and was very concerned with the rainy forecast today. Jesse was able to get to my house in an impressively short amount of time, bringing a ladder to clean out my gutters and help prevent any further overflow. He was incredibly responsive and helpful and went above and beyond to help when I was stressed about my home. I really appreciate his willingness to shift his day around to make sure this was taken care of before the rain came. I would absolutely recommend Jesse and Life Support Property Solutions to anyone looking for someone reliable, compassionate, trustworthy, and willing to go the extra mile. I?m grateful for the help and will definitely keep Life Support Property Solutions in mind for future home projects!"
LVP Floor and Cabinet
LVP Floor and Cabinet
LVP Floor and Cabinet
LVP Floor and Cabinet
Ornamental tree shaping

+36

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EVERYTHING LOGISTICS LLC
3.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Menasha, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

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.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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