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Fiddlers Green Lawn Care & Snow Removal, LLC

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Fiddlers Green Lawn Care & Snow Removal, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Nice job and very pleasant people"

Jeanice F on June 2023

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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Nice job and very pleasant people"

Jeanice F on June 2023

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Max Reid Transport & Grading Services

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Max Reid Transport & Grading Services

5.00(
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8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"He was able to meet my requirements and he was able to get it completed before a big storm. "

Harlan S on August 2025

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!

"He was able to meet my requirements and he was able to get it completed before a big storm. "

Harlan S on August 2025

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A&E Forestry Mulching LLC

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A&E Forestry Mulching LLC

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

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!

Macheel Excavating LLC

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Macheel Excavating LLC

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22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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

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

Kirch Excavating Service LLC

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Kirch Excavating Service LLC

4.89(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Kirch Excavating Service of Waunakee, WI is an excavating contractor that also offers trucking, landscaping, lot clearing, & more. We service residential & commercial. For a prompt response, please call 608-577-7804 to contact Brad with questions.

Kirch Excavating Service of Waunakee, WI is an excavating contractor that also offers trucking, landscaping, lot clearing, & more. We service residential & commercial. For a prompt response, please call 608-577-7804 to contact Brad with questions.

Ageless Concrete LLC

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Ageless Concrete LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ageless Concrete is a Marine Corps Veteran Owned, Madison, WI based, Concrete Contracting Company. Founded in 2006, we specialize in colored and stamped concrete patios, driveways, walkways, stoops, and steps. In addition to stamped concrete flatwork, we specialize in traditional concrete driveways, garages, additions, pole barns, and basements. Our other services offered include: Demolition / Removals, Poured and Block Retaining Walls, Acid Stained Floors, Concrete Sealing, and Snow Removal.

"Ageless did an outstanding job! A very professional and hard-working crew. Now, over a year later, we had some issues with our fire pit not keeping lit (user issue) and Ageless provided immediate assistance to help resolve the problem. I highly recommend them!"

Steve T on July 2022

Ageless Concrete is a Marine Corps Veteran Owned, Madison, WI based, Concrete Contracting Company. Founded in 2006, we specialize in colored and stamped concrete patios, driveways, walkways, stoops, and steps. In addition to stamped concrete flatwork, we specialize in traditional concrete driveways, garages, additions, pole barns, and basements. Our other services offered include: Demolition / Removals, Poured and Block Retaining Walls, Acid Stained Floors, Concrete Sealing, and Snow Removal.

"Ageless did an outstanding job! A very professional and hard-working crew. Now, over a year later, we had some issues with our fire pit not keeping lit (user issue) and Ageless provided immediate assistance to help resolve the problem. I highly recommend them!"

Steve T on July 2022

Korf Enterprises LLC

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Korf Enterprises LLC

4.84(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Korf Enterprises was started in the summer of 2009 as a small company with a personal touch. A personal touch is what you will always recieve with Korf Enterprises because there is one employee, the owner, Dave Korfmacher. Honest answers, hard work, and fair prices is what you can expect from Korf Enterprises as I am committed to helping people, not just "another customer".

"Dave arrived early. We discussed the job and he got right to work. After grading, there was a short wait until the gravel arrived. The job was done to my satisfaction by 11:30 AM. Very personable and easy to talk with. He did exactly what I asked. Driveway is flat and compacted and has already withstood heavy rain and large delivery trucks. Recommended."

William H on May 2018

Korf Enterprises was started in the summer of 2009 as a small company with a personal touch. A personal touch is what you will always recieve with Korf Enterprises because there is one employee, the owner, Dave Korfmacher. Honest answers, hard work, and fair prices is what you can expect from Korf Enterprises as I am committed to helping people, not just "another customer".

"Dave arrived early. We discussed the job and he got right to work. After grading, there was a short wait until the gravel arrived. The job was done to my satisfaction by 11:30 AM. Very personable and easy to talk with. He did exactly what I asked. Driveway is flat and compacted and has already withstood heavy rain and large delivery trucks. Recommended."

William H on May 2018

Habitats Softscapes, LTD

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Habitats Softscapes, LTD

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

WE ARE CURRENTLY BOOKED UNTIL JUNE 1ST. WE ARE STILL EXCEPTING NEW CUSTOMERS AFTER MAY 31ST.Since 2001, Habitats has been the premier landscaper for the city of Madison and its surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in being a family owned and operated business, who is dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

WE ARE CURRENTLY BOOKED UNTIL JUNE 1ST. WE ARE STILL EXCEPTING NEW CUSTOMERS AFTER MAY 31ST.Since 2001, Habitats has been the premier landscaper for the city of Madison and its surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in being a family owned and operated business, who is dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

4 Lakes Plumbing Inc

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4 Lakes Plumbing Inc

4.71(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Proudly Serving Madison and the Surrounding Area Since 1995 We?re 4 Lakes Plumbing, and we're glad to serve the Madison and surrounding area with fast, reliable and guaranteed service for all of your plumbing needs. We provide residential and commercial service, repairs and installation. We represent Moen, Kohler and Insinkerator products, and stand behind our products 110%. When you call us, you will always get a live, friendly person on the other line, not a machine or a computer. We offer in-house financing, and don't forget to ask about our senior's discount. Have an emergency? If you have a plumbing emergency (there?s nothing worse than coming home to find a water leak?or worse, flood), call our service number and we?we'll get someone out as soon as possible, often within the hour. Our service You can expect our servicemen to be professional and courteous, to always make sure your questions are answered, and to do the highest quality work. We offer free estimates, and we?re confident you?'you'll find our prices to be incredibly reasonable. We?re specialists in the service and installation of plumbing systems for both residential and commercial properties. Our guarantee We guarantee that you?'you'll be satisfied with the work we do. Should any of our products fail within a year of service, we?'we'll fix them for you at no charge. Set up your service call today. We look forward to working with you. We?re the area?s plumbing specialists ? quality and customer satisfaction are our top priorities. Our wide range of products and services include: 1.Major and Minor Remodeling 2.New Construction (Residential & Commercial) 3.Hot Water Heaters (Gas & Electric) 4.Water Softeners (Rental Options) 5.Repairs 6.Re-piping 7.Low Water-Pressure Problems 8.Leaks and Drips 9.Faucets 10.Toilets 11.Clogged Water Lines 12.Copper Repiping We provide both Residential and Commercial Services. Customers Served Residential, Commercial, Industrial

"Destroyed tile floor, Did not clean up. Made my wife very angry due to attitude."

Ronald P on March 2020

Proudly Serving Madison and the Surrounding Area Since 1995 We?re 4 Lakes Plumbing, and we're glad to serve the Madison and surrounding area with fast, reliable and guaranteed service for all of your plumbing needs. We provide residential and commercial service, repairs and installation. We represent Moen, Kohler and Insinkerator products, and stand behind our products 110%. When you call us, you will always get a live, friendly person on the other line, not a machine or a computer. We offer in-house financing, and don't forget to ask about our senior's discount. Have an emergency? If you have a plumbing emergency (there?s nothing worse than coming home to find a water leak?or worse, flood), call our service number and we?we'll get someone out as soon as possible, often within the hour. Our service You can expect our servicemen to be professional and courteous, to always make sure your questions are answered, and to do the highest quality work. We offer free estimates, and we?re confident you?'you'll find our prices to be incredibly reasonable. We?re specialists in the service and installation of plumbing systems for both residential and commercial properties. Our guarantee We guarantee that you?'you'll be satisfied with the work we do. Should any of our products fail within a year of service, we?'we'll fix them for you at no charge. Set up your service call today. We look forward to working with you. We?re the area?s plumbing specialists ? quality and customer satisfaction are our top priorities. Our wide range of products and services include: 1.Major and Minor Remodeling 2.New Construction (Residential & Commercial) 3.Hot Water Heaters (Gas & Electric) 4.Water Softeners (Rental Options) 5.Repairs 6.Re-piping 7.Low Water-Pressure Problems 8.Leaks and Drips 9.Faucets 10.Toilets 11.Clogged Water Lines 12.Copper Repiping We provide both Residential and Commercial Services. Customers Served Residential, Commercial, Industrial

"Destroyed tile floor, Did not clean up. Made my wife very angry due to attitude."

Ronald P on March 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

The completion timeline for an in-ground swimming pool project typically ranges between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on weather conditions, the complexity of the design, and any unexpected ground conditions encountered during excavation.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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