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Avatar for Scott Brandt Mini Excavation And Demo LLC
Scott Brandt Mini Excavation And Demo LLC
5.0(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mac's Midwest Landscaping
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Madeline was wonderful and did a beautiful job on my Landscaping. I’ve even hired her to do more work because I was so happy with what she did."
Stone to Mulch
Stone to Mulch
Stone to Mulch
Stone to Mulch
Stone to Mulch

+9

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Northwoods Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

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
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Jorge's Lawn Care
4.8(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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

+103

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%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 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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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

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%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Central Wisconsin Excavating
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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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Clean from A to Z
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"perfectly done by young experts. Done quickly and efficiantly"
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+25

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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