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Central Wisconsin Excavating
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Serving Princeton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Central Wisconsin Excavating (CWE) did a fantastic job on our project. They built a solid, well-prepared foundation for our 80,000-bushel grain bin and graded our driveways perfectly to ensure water drains away from our buildings. Their attention to detail, quality of work, and professionalism really stood out. The site was left clean and properly finished, and everything was done right the first time. We’re extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend CWE to anyone needing excavation or site work done right."
Pond project
Pond project
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A&E Forestry Mulching LLC
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, 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
Macheel Excavating LLC
New to Angi

Serving Princeton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Macheel Excavating LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

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KithTerra Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, 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 rate100%
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Hansen Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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)"
Backfilling
Culvert Replacement
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Addis Excavating & Grading LLC
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great guy, got the job done quick and properly. Ahead of the time that he scheduled communication 5 â­ ï¸ I would hire him in the future for next projects. 100% recommendable"
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maintaining Excellence LLC
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Maintaining Excellence LLC, we specialize in custom design-build landscaping services that elevate outdoor living spaces through timeless craftsmanship and innovative techniques. From landscape design and hardscaping to vibrant garden bed installations, every project begins with listening—understanding the unique vision, lifestyle, and budget of each client. We use premium materials and advanced construction methods that go beyond industry standards. Whether you're creating a serene backyard retreat or a show-stopping front yard, we bring your outdoor space to life with creativity, precision, and care.\nWe pursue excellence in every detail—everything is built to last and designed to impress.\n

Garden Rejuvenation
Paver Patio
Paver Patio
Paver Patio
Patio Lighting

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Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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