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Optimal Terrain

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Optimal Terrain

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2 years of experience
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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.

"Needed the dirt on the side of my garage leveled for a camper. Very nice work and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend them."

Heidi H on October 2025

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.

"Needed the dirt on the side of my garage leveled for a camper. Very nice work and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend them."

Heidi H on October 2025


I am a 2nd generation cement head with over 20 years of experience specializing in garage slabs, driveways, sidewalks, foundations, block & stone work.


"Amazing service and results. We were thrilled with the project outcome; Joe was conscientious, efficient and thoughtful. The skills applied enabled our yard to be “grass ready” with very little additional prep work. We would definitely retain services for any new projects and recommend to others-we already have ? !"

Rebbeca M on August 2023

Skid Steer & Excavator Services Forestry Mulching Land Clearing Wood chipper Select cut trees Stump Grinding & Removal Soil Reclaim Grade for concrete driveways or patios

"Amazing service and results. We were thrilled with the project outcome; Joe was conscientious, efficient and thoughtful. The skills applied enabled our yard to be “grass ready” with very little additional prep work. We would definitely retain services for any new projects and recommend to others-we already have ? !"

Rebbeca M on August 2023


Jones Earthmoving & Logging

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Jones Earthmoving & Logging

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Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.

Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.



Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC

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Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC

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6 years of experience

Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC is a Certified Veteran Owned Business in the State of Wisconsin! Services Include: Tree Pruning/Removal Excavation Services Gravel Driveways/Resurfacing Ditch Dredging Culvert/Drainage Tile Applications Rock/Mulch Applications Aerations Overseeding Forestry Cutting/Mulching New Construction Site Clearing Lawn Restorations

Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC is a Certified Veteran Owned Business in the State of Wisconsin! Services Include: Tree Pruning/Removal Excavation Services Gravel Driveways/Resurfacing Ditch Dredging Culvert/Drainage Tile Applications Rock/Mulch Applications Aerations Overseeding Forestry Cutting/Mulching New Construction Site Clearing Lawn Restorations


J.E. Britton Company

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J.E. Britton Company

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J.E. Britton Company can help you with all of your excavating and bull dozing needs! We have all of the equipment and experienced staff to complete any job for you. We will travel to you to complete any project small or large in a timely fashion. With references to back up the quality and diversity of work we provide, we look forward to helping you with any excavating and bull dozing projects soon to come!

J.E. Britton Company can help you with all of your excavating and bull dozing needs! We have all of the equipment and experienced staff to complete any job for you. We will travel to you to complete any project small or large in a timely fashion. With references to back up the quality and diversity of work we provide, we look forward to helping you with any excavating and bull dozing projects soon to come!


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Wolosek Landscaping and Materials

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Wolosek Landscaping and Materials

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Wolosek Landscaping was founded by Ben and Julie Wolosek back in 1966 as a trucking company. Dan Wolosek, their son, took over as owner and operator in 1986. Since then, Dan has turned Wolosek Landscaping into one of Central Wisconsin’s largest landscape suppliers. Not only do we have our own nursery and retail center, we offer landscape installation services as well as irrigation services. The Wolosek Wholesale Division offers wholesale pricing on landscaping supplies & materials to landscape supply companies around the upper Midwest. Our ever growing fleet of trucks supply materials across Wisconsin as well as most of the Upper Midwest, including Minnesota, Michigan & Illinois. We deliver top quality products at wholesale prices. We supply everything from Decorative Rock, Boulders, Stone to Custom Soil Blends and Golf Course Sands. Our employees at Wolosek Landscaping take pride in offering not only top quality products, but top quality service as well. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will do what it takes to guarantee your satisfaction. Wolosek Landscaping has been serving the community for over 50 years and will continue to do so for many more to come!

Wolosek Landscaping was founded by Ben and Julie Wolosek back in 1966 as a trucking company. Dan Wolosek, their son, took over as owner and operator in 1986. Since then, Dan has turned Wolosek Landscaping into one of Central Wisconsin’s largest landscape suppliers. Not only do we have our own nursery and retail center, we offer landscape installation services as well as irrigation services. The Wolosek Wholesale Division offers wholesale pricing on landscaping supplies & materials to landscape supply companies around the upper Midwest. Our ever growing fleet of trucks supply materials across Wisconsin as well as most of the Upper Midwest, including Minnesota, Michigan & Illinois. We deliver top quality products at wholesale prices. We supply everything from Decorative Rock, Boulders, Stone to Custom Soil Blends and Golf Course Sands. Our employees at Wolosek Landscaping take pride in offering not only top quality products, but top quality service as well. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will do what it takes to guarantee your satisfaction. Wolosek Landscaping has been serving the community for over 50 years and will continue to do so for many more to come!


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Trash Out Pro's LLC

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Trash Out Pro's LLC

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Trash Out Pros is a company that can handle all of your property-related needs. We have experience cleaning, building, repairing, demolishing, excavating, and remodeling hundreds of properties and businesses in Wisconsin over the past decade. Contact us to start transforming your property into your dream vision.

Trash Out Pros is a company that can handle all of your property-related needs. We have experience cleaning, building, repairing, demolishing, excavating, and remodeling hundreds of properties and businesses in Wisconsin over the past decade. Contact us to start transforming your property into your dream vision.


Roberts Trucking and Excavating

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Roberts Trucking and Excavating

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21 years of experience

For snow removal I offer discounted rates if signed before October 25th. I have anywhere between a 4-10 person crew depending on the job. Billing depends on the type of job, whether materials need to be purchased or if it's hourly.

For snow removal I offer discounted rates if signed before October 25th. I have anywhere between a 4-10 person crew depending on the job. Billing depends on the type of job, whether materials need to be purchased or if it's hourly.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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