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Central Wisconsin Excavating
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stratford, 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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Scott Brandt Mini Excavation And Demo LLC
5.0(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stratford, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Scott Brandt Mini Excavation and Demo is a locally owned and family operated business based in Athens, Wisconsin, specializing in residential and light commercial excavation and demolition services. We provide professional mini excavation, grading, trenching, land clearing, site preparation, and demolition solutions with a strong focus on honest communication and dependable workmanship. Our compact equipment allows us to work efficiently in tight spaces while minimizing property disruption. We are committed to delivering quality results at fair and affordable pricing throughout Central Wisconsin.\n\nLicensed and Insured!

Driveway
Demo
Dirt moving
Mulch
Mulch

+6

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Optimal Terrain
4.9(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Stratford, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Optimal Terrain takes 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\n

driveways
driveways
driveways
driveways
site grading

+16

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Legacy Landscape Co., LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stratford, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

Response time5 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Central Wisconsin Excavating
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stratford, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

I'm a firefighter and I decided to add more income and work to my background, so i bought an excavator and took off from there. At company , our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote. \n

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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 Stratford, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Spooner land clearing
Spooner land clearing
Clayton land clearing
New Driveway install
New Driveway install

+3

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
HP Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stratford, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n \n \n \nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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