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Aqua Well & Pump Systems, Inc

124 Oakridge Dr
4.60(
70
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Aqua Well & Pump Systems, Inc

124 Oakridge Dr
4.60(
70
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
85 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Aqua Well & Pump Systems, Inc., is a 3rd generation; family owned & operated, well and pump service company, serving all of Southeastern Wisconsin. Our mission at Aqua is to provide our customers with a safe, reliable water supply, while safe guarding & promoting the protection of our most precious resource. To accomplish this mission, Aqua is dedicated to investing in promotion, equipment, & most of all people who share the same core values of knowledge, integrity, hard work, & honesty. Aqua provides pump & well drilling service for residential, industrial, commercial, & farm applications. services.

"They were quick and efficient"

Carol F on September 2025

Aqua Well & Pump Systems, Inc., is a 3rd generation; family owned & operated, well and pump service company, serving all of Southeastern Wisconsin. Our mission at Aqua is to provide our customers with a safe, reliable water supply, while safe guarding & promoting the protection of our most precious resource. To accomplish this mission, Aqua is dedicated to investing in promotion, equipment, & most of all people who share the same core values of knowledge, integrity, hard work, & honesty. Aqua provides pump & well drilling service for residential, industrial, commercial, & farm applications. services.

"They were quick and efficient"

Carol F on September 2025

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Hansen Excavating

8469 County Road I
5.00(
2
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Hansen Excavating

8469 County Road I
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
82 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Hansen Excavating , LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have several years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! We are 24 hours/ 7 days a week! We are here for you!! We will get it done right the first time.

"Worked with Matt and Dan. These young guys are not afraid to work and put in hours to get a job done. I was extremely impressed! They are very responsive and they did amazing work! I couldn’t be more thankful for the grading that was done. It was truly a pleasure working with these guys! I will recommend them to anyone looking to do excavating or grading of any kind. Thanks again! (Pictures below is a small amount of what was done)"

McKenzie S on March 2025

Hansen Excavating , LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have several years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! We are 24 hours/ 7 days a week! We are here for you!! We will get it done right the first time.

"Worked with Matt and Dan. These young guys are not afraid to work and put in hours to get a job done. I was extremely impressed! They are very responsive and they did amazing work! I couldn’t be more thankful for the grading that was done. It was truly a pleasure working with these guys! I will recommend them to anyone looking to do excavating or grading of any kind. Thanks again! (Pictures below is a small amount of what was done)"

McKenzie S on March 2025

Dc Excavating

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Dc Excavating

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We are just a small business trying to get started in the excavating world. We have some equipment and are trying to grow into a full time gig.

We are just a small business trying to get started in the excavating world. We have some equipment and are trying to grow into a full time gig.

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Arneson Contracting

302 S Jones St, Barneveld WI 53507
4.71(
7
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Arneson Contracting

302 S Jones St, Barneveld WI 53507
4.71(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Arneson Contracting, we know that your time is valuable. That's why we offer a huge variety of efficient and reliable construction, forestry services, and skid steer services- without sacrificing quality. As your trusted contractor, we work closely with you to bring your vision to life! Weather you need small services or a new project done, we have you covered

"Very attentive, did exactly what he promised, excellent cleanup."

Alan P on March 2024

At Arneson Contracting, we know that your time is valuable. That's why we offer a huge variety of efficient and reliable construction, forestry services, and skid steer services- without sacrificing quality. As your trusted contractor, we work closely with you to bring your vision to life! Weather you need small services or a new project done, we have you covered

"Very attentive, did exactly what he promised, excellent cleanup."

Alan P on March 2024

Ciexcavating

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Ciexcavating

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At ci excavating we do a lot of outside pipe work and we do sum landscaping. We our a small business looking to get bigger in the years.

At ci excavating we do a lot of outside pipe work and we do sum landscaping. We our a small business looking to get bigger in the years.

Jones Earthmoving & Logging

1223 Peterson Hollow Dr
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Jones Earthmoving & Logging

1223 Peterson Hollow Dr
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Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.

Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.

Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC

N2231 Elm Grove Rd
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Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC

N2231 Elm Grove Rd
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6 years of experience

Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC is a Certified Veteran Owned Business in the State of Wisconsin! Services Include: Tree Pruning/Removal Excavation Services Gravel Driveways/Resurfacing Ditch Dredging Culvert/Drainage Tile Applications Rock/Mulch Applications Aerations Overseeding Forestry Cutting/Mulching New Construction Site Clearing Lawn Restorations

Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC is a Certified Veteran Owned Business in the State of Wisconsin! Services Include: Tree Pruning/Removal Excavation Services Gravel Driveways/Resurfacing Ditch Dredging Culvert/Drainage Tile Applications Rock/Mulch Applications Aerations Overseeding Forestry Cutting/Mulching New Construction Site Clearing Lawn Restorations

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

The Monticello, WI homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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