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Last update on June 08, 2026
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."
Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We hired this pro to remove trees on our property. He was there on time and plans to do the job in early June. He was pleasant to deal with."
+25
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.
Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Derek and his entire crew were professional & prompt doing excellent work on our yard? gradient, drainage relocation, & retaining wall? start to finish. They began on time and maintained accuracy their initial estimate and timelines. They represent efficient and quality workmanship, with outstanding communication in all stages of the process. We will have them back again in the Spring for another project. I highly recommend A Cut Above!"
Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas
Credit card accepted
"It was good. My carpet was clean, they have a good service and I would definitely hire again."
+25
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."
+3
Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very well, always prompt, everything was cleaned up!"
Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"This company was quick to respond to my need, setting up a time the very day we spoke. The service technician called when he was on his way, giving a good ETA, and was responsive and polite during our interactions. He reviewed the tight area and the job to remove two old, large fuel oil tanks from the back of the property, and then just got it done. Billing was super easy as he produced the invoice right there. I would recommend Dean's for any similar project."
+6
Serving Merrill, WI and surrounding areas
Small jobs welcome
Offers commercial services
Family owned and operated excavation business providing quality and stand behind work. From grading to new and old site prep we will get it done.
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
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