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Scott Brandt Mini Excavation And Demo LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott Brandt did a demolition and hauled away a shed and leveled the area. He showed up when scheduled and did a great job! Also, took down a tree and hauled away and cleaned up after. I would recommend Scott anytime. Fair price and great to work with."
Driveway
Demo
Dirt moving
Mulch
Mulch

+6

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mac's Midwest Landscaping
5.0(
14
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Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Madeline did an excellent job with removing weeds and weed block (sometimes 2 layers), movIng schrubs and hostas. She also dug a new border and laid down 3" of new cedar mulch which she got from Lowes and put around existing shrubs and Hydranga. I would highly recommend Madeline for your landscaping project. She has good landscaping ideas and suggestions and is reasonably priced. She is a very personable and extremely hardworkng person. She also is reliable and shows up when she says she will. We were very happy with the outcome of our landscaping project! Please see pictures."
Stone to Mulch
Stone to Mulch
Stone to Mulch
Stone to Mulch
Stone to Mulch

+9

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Northwoods Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Northwoods Tree Service was easy to get ahold of and super easy to work with along with providing great service. I would definitely recommend them for a project you have planned and will work with them for future projects."
Tree Removal 2021
Tree Removal
Tree Removal 2022
Tree Removal 2022
Tree Removal 2022

+25

Response time11 hrs
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Jorge's Lawn Care
4.8(
6
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Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They removed all mulch beds and a lot of shrubs. They replaced the mulch with new fabric and added rock. The weather was hot and humid but everything was finished in 2.5 days. It is exactly what I wanted."
White Marble Project
Planter Bed Turf
Natural Gray Veneer Steps
Clean and Natural
Back yard Upgrade

+113

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Push Excavating
5.0(
1
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Serving Merrill, 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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A Cut Above Yard Services, LLC
4.3(
6
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Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was extremely pleased with the speed of completion, quality of work and reasonable price for my front yard landscaping re-do. I have definitely shared A Cut Above with several friends already."
Response time5 days
Response rate85%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Central Wisconsin Excavating
New to Angi

Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

I'm a firefighter and I decided to add more income and work to my background, so i bought an excavator and took off from there. At company , our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.\n

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KithTerra Excavating
5.0(
2
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Serving Merrill, 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 questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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.

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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