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Unique Landscaping Service

4.66(
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Unique Landscaping Service

4.66(
123
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
2012 years of experience

Unique Landscaping Service, is a professional and full service landscape company that offers high quality craftsmanship in all aspects of landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Our landscapers are highly experienced and get the job done quickly and correctly.

"Fabian was fantastic. They helped remover big boulders from my fire pit area. Smoothed the area and planted grass seed"

Doug L on April 2025

Unique Landscaping Service, is a professional and full service landscape company that offers high quality craftsmanship in all aspects of landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Our landscapers are highly experienced and get the job done quickly and correctly.

"Fabian was fantastic. They helped remover big boulders from my fire pit area. Smoothed the area and planted grass seed"

Doug L on April 2025


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Kutnyak Land Services

5.00(
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Kutnyak Land Services

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 10 years of industry experience we are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They did a great job and did more than expected without me saying anything. They were very accurate on the timing of the project and what they were doing. Definitely going to hire them again when I need more work done "

Ashton H on April 2025

With over 10 years of industry experience we are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They did a great job and did more than expected without me saying anything. They were very accurate on the timing of the project and what they were doing. Definitely going to hire them again when I need more work done "

Ashton H on April 2025


RLP Diversified, INC

5.00(
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RLP Diversified, INC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2013 years of experience

RLP Diversified, INC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.

"He did a great job!"

Jessy J on April 2022

RLP Diversified, INC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.

"He did a great job!"

Jessy J on April 2022


Elite Site Services LLC

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Elite Site Services LLC

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Approved Pro
2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you


Accurate Basement Repair

4.84(
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Accurate Basement Repair

4.84(
199
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are proud to announce being an Angie's List Super Service Award winner! Accurate Basement Repair is South Eastern Wisconsin’s #1 resource for foundation restoration & waterproofing. We offer comprehensive cost-effective repairs and are constantly striving to maintain and provide top customer service. Accurate Basement Repair is Wisconsin's only foundation repair company with a nationally certified structural repair specialist & waterproofing specialist on staff. Check out our website for discounts & educational tools! Award winning.

"Thank you for the expertise and speed of Paul Vaccaro and Tony Burgarino at finding the source and connecting us to the appropriate contractors to solve the complex water basement issue. Especially thank you Tony for calling 2 weeks later to check that everything was corrected! Accurate Basement is the best!!!"

Mary F on April 2022

We are proud to announce being an Angie's List Super Service Award winner! Accurate Basement Repair is South Eastern Wisconsin’s #1 resource for foundation restoration & waterproofing. We offer comprehensive cost-effective repairs and are constantly striving to maintain and provide top customer service. Accurate Basement Repair is Wisconsin's only foundation repair company with a nationally certified structural repair specialist & waterproofing specialist on staff. Check out our website for discounts & educational tools! Award winning.

"Thank you for the expertise and speed of Paul Vaccaro and Tony Burgarino at finding the source and connecting us to the appropriate contractors to solve the complex water basement issue. Especially thank you Tony for calling 2 weeks later to check that everything was corrected! Accurate Basement is the best!!!"

Mary F on April 2022


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BASEMENT SPECIALISTS INC

4.95(
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BASEMENT SPECIALISTS INC

4.95(
75
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Basement Specialist is a company rooted in honesty and quality of work. We are a locally owned company specializing in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and overall repair and maintenance of the supporting base of your home. At Basement Specialist, we recognize the importance of understanding construction methods and soil conditions of the Metro Area. Our quality reviews speak for themselves; Angie's List members love us!

"Dale was very thorough in his examination of my situation and gave me clear explanations of what was going on. Other firms that quoted the work insisted that the entire basement needed to be done. Dale said that we only need to fix what is leaking. Cost to do that was one third that of other bids. Crew was on time, prompt and thorough. I would definitely use this firm again."

Erich Z on December 2018

Basement Specialist is a company rooted in honesty and quality of work. We are a locally owned company specializing in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and overall repair and maintenance of the supporting base of your home. At Basement Specialist, we recognize the importance of understanding construction methods and soil conditions of the Metro Area. Our quality reviews speak for themselves; Angie's List members love us!

"Dale was very thorough in his examination of my situation and gave me clear explanations of what was going on. Other firms that quoted the work insisted that the entire basement needed to be done. Dale said that we only need to fix what is leaking. Cost to do that was one third that of other bids. Crew was on time, prompt and thorough. I would definitely use this firm again."

Erich Z on December 2018


Dennis Pinter

5.00(
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Dennis Pinter

5.00(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner-operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. no service fees. Additional DBAs - Dennis Pinter Sand & Gravel, Pinter Construction Co, Pinter Cement Construction.

"Hired Dennis to remove several yards of dirt from my driveway and he had same day availability at a very reasonable price that beat all other quotes (less than half the price). He even helped me move the rest of my mulch pile around my yard. Would highly recommend, great experience!"

Jeremy A on May 2025

Owner-operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. no service fees. Additional DBAs - Dennis Pinter Sand & Gravel, Pinter Construction Co, Pinter Cement Construction.

"Hired Dennis to remove several yards of dirt from my driveway and he had same day availability at a very reasonable price that beat all other quotes (less than half the price). He even helped me move the rest of my mulch pile around my yard. Would highly recommend, great experience!"

Jeremy A on May 2025


"The staff seem to be really good and professional people. The reason for my 2-star rating is that the work done simply didn't deliver on expectations of durability. There are sections of my driveway where nearly all of the seal coating came off in less than 9 months, so I am going to have to re-do the job myself. This is not what I had in mind when I paid over $1,100 (a fair price, if it would have lasted longer). I understand that the work isn't covered anymore, as I didn't report it until the thaw revealed so much was missing, and I'm not upset with Merit or their staff. I am simply very disappointed that it didn't even last 1 year. Images here: [*** Link removed ***] [*** Link removed ***]"

Camm R on March 2022

Asphalt Paving Contractors. Residential. Commercial. Industrial (Additional email: [email protected])

"The staff seem to be really good and professional people. The reason for my 2-star rating is that the work done simply didn't deliver on expectations of durability. There are sections of my driveway where nearly all of the seal coating came off in less than 9 months, so I am going to have to re-do the job myself. This is not what I had in mind when I paid over $1,100 (a fair price, if it would have lasted longer). I understand that the work isn't covered anymore, as I didn't report it until the thaw revealed so much was missing, and I'm not upset with Merit or their staff. I am simply very disappointed that it didn't even last 1 year. Images here: [*** Link removed ***] [*** Link removed ***]"

Camm R on March 2022


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Perron Contracting, LLC

4.83(
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Perron Contracting, LLC

4.83(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Perron Contracting is a smaller owner operated residential and commercial construction company started in 2008 serving the Southern Wisconsin Region. Primary job tasks include Grading, Excavating, Concrete, Tree Stump Removal, Landscaping, Hardscaping, Culvert Replacement, Post Hole Drilling, Trenching, Drain Pipe, Land Clearing and Brush Mowing. We will also handle more complex and larger projects with experience working on bridge and heavy highway projects as well as experience with the DNR and Army Corps of Engineers any project can be attempted!

"12x14 gravel foundation for a shed"

Lisa G on August 2020

Perron Contracting is a smaller owner operated residential and commercial construction company started in 2008 serving the Southern Wisconsin Region. Primary job tasks include Grading, Excavating, Concrete, Tree Stump Removal, Landscaping, Hardscaping, Culvert Replacement, Post Hole Drilling, Trenching, Drain Pipe, Land Clearing and Brush Mowing. We will also handle more complex and larger projects with experience working on bridge and heavy highway projects as well as experience with the DNR and Army Corps of Engineers any project can be attempted!

"12x14 gravel foundation for a shed"

Lisa G on August 2020


Cicchini Asphalt LLC

4.56(
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Cicchini Asphalt LLC

4.56(
9
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Customers say: True professional
1981 years of experience

Serving Kenosha and Racine counties for more than 30 years, Cicchini Asphalt has been synonymous with quality and durability. Our years of experience in the Wisconsin area have given us the knowledge and understanding of the unique climate conditions. These climate conditions are an important consideration when repairing, maintaining, or reconstructing an existing asphalt pavement or installing new bituminous asphalt pavement.

Serving Kenosha and Racine counties for more than 30 years, Cicchini Asphalt has been synonymous with quality and durability. Our years of experience in the Wisconsin area have given us the knowledge and understanding of the unique climate conditions. These climate conditions are an important consideration when repairing, maintaining, or reconstructing an existing asphalt pavement or installing new bituminous asphalt pavement.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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 digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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