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

Serving Gillette, WY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Warranties offered

"Justin did a great job putting in a back patio and sidewalk in a very small space I’m really pleased with how it turned out and recommend his company for any residential project."
Patio Steps
Rear Pfatio
Front Patio
Broomed Patio
Water Treatment Channel

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Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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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 quick to get in and out. Got the job done right the first time and his prices are very competitive! He is our go to guy for literally just about anything we need done from plumbing to construction to appliance repair. You name it, he does it!"
Lovell Senior Center
Lovell Senior Center
New Deck & Concrete
New Deck & Concrete
New Deck & Concrete

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Five Star Energy Services, LLC
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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

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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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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&G Services
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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
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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

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"Very detailed and will get done what you want"
Response time5 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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.

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.

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