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Ryan's Excavating, LLC
4.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Phelps, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very satisfied with the service provided. I felt the individuals involved were very professional and pleasant to deal with. They came to site and provided a thorough estimate on paper before starting project. They communicated by internet with photos to keep me informed of progress of project. They returned phone calls promptly. They cleaned up area nicely and planted grass seed when project was complete. They obviously make an effort to keep customers happy."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%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 Phelps, 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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KithTerra Excavating
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Phelps, 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."
Spooner land clearing
Spooner land clearing
Clayton land clearing
New Driveway install
New Driveway install

+3

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MUSSON LANDSCAPING LLC
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Phelps, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is an actual professional landscaping company - not just a guy with a trailer. The salesman, I believe his name was Dale, was at my parents’ house and provided a quote within one day and had workers on site within a week. There was no additional charges, missed deadlines, or unprofessionalism that often occurs with services of this nature. Highly recommend!"
Damaged stairs pre repair
Stair rescue
Finished product
Walkways and patios
Walkways and patios

+11

Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
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Ryan's Rec and Service, LLC
4.5(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Phelps, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed some work done on a fusebox. The electrician arrived in a timely manner. He was very nice, helpful, professional, and actually did some other stuff I needed done, but was afraid to ask about because I wasn't sure I could afford it. I would call again for service in a heartbeat!"
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Woods Dumpster Rentals
4.4(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Phelps, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Taylor and his crew were AMAZING!!! They were quick, thorough, careful, and so very pleasant!! Would highly recommend this company if you are looking for quality work, competitive prices, and excellent customer service!! Hire them!!! I had a 3000 sq ft house, 3 car garage, and a huge tent removal. It was completed in a day and a half! Unbelievable!! 6 loads were taken! They strive to be the best! Great attitude!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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