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*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Milwaukee, WI is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

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Masterwork Construction
5.0(
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Masterwork excavated our pond that had been over grown and neglected. They also graded the surrounding landscape. They did a phenomenal job. Better than we had even envisioned when we hired them. Very professional and courteous team."
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+23

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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GV Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"GV Landscaping have only been to our home twice so far this year and we are very pleased with their Excellent work! They are very careful around new growth during the initial cleanup - great performance by the crew who are all nice and professional. So far they have met our expectations and are thankful that they were available for the season since I only recently contacted them."
Response time10 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AP EXCAVATING LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired AP Excavating to expand our parking area with a stone pad. Additionally they excavated, prepped and dialed in a pad for our hot tub and sauna. They also installed a new drainage solution. Through the entire process Gus was super helpful in providing updates and communicating options and recommendations for various details. I’d highly recommend this contractor."
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On Board Landscaping LLC
4.1(
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

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"Great team to work with. The job was done a day early and completed quickly. Three window wells replaced and grading done. Very nicely executed, the job site cleaned up, and all at a reasonable cost. Definitely recommend On Board Landscaping."
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+62

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Green Guys
4.7(
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good customer service also worked safe and efficient. Highly recommended very good prices compared to other junk removal services I?ve used"
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Basement cleanout
Basement cleanout
Remodeling debris

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Jolman Construction
5.0(
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David and Lisa easy to work with and very professional. Fair prices. Knowledgeable. Provided services same day. Highly recommended and trustworthy. I will certainly use again.."
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Full roof replacement
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MILLENNIUM LANDSCAPING LLC
5.0(
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Millenium’s team do excellent work. Details are on point and they always delivers. We have used millarnium’s services for landscaping, concrete, and even interior work, flooring, drywall, painting, etc. Highly recommend"
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MC Landscaping
4.8(
5
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Incredible - first time getting someone to clean up our yard and mown the lawn and get rid of all the weeds and they did an outstanding job. Canâ t wait to call them back! As a business owner myself, I donâ t have time to do it so will gladly support another small business who is an expert!"
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+9

Response time3 days
Response rate86%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

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