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Avatar for Gridline Landscape Services
Gridline Landscape Services
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Monona, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a variety of bushes and shrubs pruned, as well as fall cleanup of plants. The owner was very prompt and polite and did excellent work. I will definitely hire him again."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Jay's Lawn & Landscape
4.1(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Monona, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Friendly, prompt service at a great price. We had an old piano removed (and a few other things they were willing to take) and they got the job done in no time. I was also able to get this done within just a couple of days from the time I searched for options. Very pleased and will be keeping them in mind for anything I need hauled away in the future."
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A&E Forestry Mulching LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Monona, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Response time1 hour
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Max Reid Transport & Grading Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Monona, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He was able to meet my requirements and he was able to get it completed before a big storm."
Driveway Regrade
Driveway Regrade
Driveway Regrade
Grade/Re-slope of grounds
Driveway Regrade

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Response time1 day
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Elite Site Solutions
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Monona, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer.\n

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Elmer Company
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Monona, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company thats fully insured and values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We have over 20 years of landscaping and excavation services. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! \n\n\n\n\n20+ years exp

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Bulk Mulch Sales
Mulch delivered
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Delivering mulch

+110

Response time4 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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