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

Serving Wausau, 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 Wausau, 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

6 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 Wausau, 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
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Push Excavating
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Push Excavating is dedicated to providing prompt and reliable services to our customers. Your satisfaction is a high priority to us and we are competitively priced. We specialize in food plots, road building, land clearing, stump removal and farm field improvement.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A Cut Above Yard Services, LLC
4.3(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A Cut Above Yard Services proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Response time5 days
Response rate85%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Farr Construction LLC
4.5(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Farr Construction LLC is family owned and is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a\nstandard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is\nthe quality of service we bring to our customers. We have accurate knowledge of our trade\ncombined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our\ncustomers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Central Wisconsin Excavating
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wausau, 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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Bonnie N Clyde Ventures, LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

At Bonnie N Clyde Ventures, we are a husband-wife duo that can tailor services to provide cleaning, yard work, light maintenance, and other possibilities. Whether residential, rental, Airbnb, turnover, or attending else, feel free to get in touch. We are also partnered with a real estate broker company that can help provide property management and real estate sales services as needed.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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. 

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.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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