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Avatar for RJM Concrete Design
RJM Concrete Design
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gillette, WY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently had a large patio slab poured and some grading and decorative rock brought in. Justin did a great job, very professional, he explained everything that he was going to do. it turned out wonderful and I would recommend RJM to my family and friends without hesitation. Thank you Justin, for the good job and for being a new friend. David Holland"
Patio Steps
Rear Pfatio
Front Patio
Broomed Patio
Water Treatment Channel

+1

Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Cothren Plumbing & Construction
Cothren Plumbing & Construction
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Gillette, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex was efficient, professional and friendly and arrived as soon as he could get here. We were having sewer trouble and he stayed to see that the problem was fixed and we were no longer having problems with the sewer, even though it was after dark before he packed up his tools. We would definitely recommend Cothren Plumbing and Construction for any of your construction or plumbing needs."
Lovell Senior Center
Lovell Senior Center
New Deck & Concrete
New Deck & Concrete
New Deck & Concrete

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Five Star Energy Services, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Gillette, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Chris performs our roofing with attention to detail and care for our home in a very efficient manner."
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+23

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&G Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Gillette, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a great service. They were on time, fair price, cleaned up the mess and they did what needed to be done."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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IMC Forestry Mulching
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Gillette, WY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Very detailed and will get done what you want"
Response time5 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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