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Last update on March 21, 2026
Serving Spooner, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Rob is a skilled stone and paver artist. He rebuilt our stone lakeshore with care, and created new retaining walls and paver walkway for our lakefront home. Robâ s work is beautiful, and he works quickly. I will definitely hire Rob again."
Serving Spooner, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent communication, did exactly what I asked him to do and the price was reasonable. I will certainly hire again!"
+2
Serving Spooner, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Zach and Jason did a great job with a somewhat unusual project of building a Catio (i.e. Cat Patio). It included replacing an old retaining wall and also framing and building the Catio. We appreciated their can-do attitude."
Serving Spooner, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"On Time, introduced self and son.Ready with all their equipment, walked entire yard talked about all 6 flower beds.Great job for us. Couldn’t download more pictures as your app would not allow."
Serving Spooner, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Ron was really pleasant and professions ."
Serving Spooner, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"First of all, Ahmyn was the only landscaper of the 3 that I contacted that returned my call. He was very good with his communication and came to the site several times before a contract was signed to plan and discuss the job. It was a fairly complex replacement of retaining wall and pavers and stone stairs. I couldnâ  t be happier with the results, his attention to detail and commitment to a timeline"
+5
Serving Spooner, 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."
+3
Serving Spooner, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Creative solutions, very responsive and great follow through."
Serving Spooner, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
L&L Excavating, Inc.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
Serving Spooner, WI and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mike and his team did more than create a wonderful new crushed blue granite driveway, parking area and fireplace area, they also landscaped and transplanted shrubbery around our park model home and storage barn and regraded and planted a beautiful new lawn on our recently cleared wooded lot. Their assessments, development of plans. estimate communications, organization and implementation of plans and overall completion of our projects was beyond exceptional. All of this was occurring during an exceptionally wet and rainy early summer and they did a tremendous job adjusting their plans to complete our work in a timely fashion. We feel the value of their work matched the price estimates and cost and we highly recommend Mike and his company without reservation. We look forward to a time when we can hire this team again!"
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
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