Footing Excavation & Basement Digging in Adams, WI | Foundation Prep & Site Work

Professional Footing Excavation & Basement Services in Adams, Wisconsin

Footing excavation and basement digging are the most important parts of any new home build, cabin, or addition. If the foundation isn’t dug correctly, the entire structure can have problems later—settling, drainage issues, cracks, or moisture problems. That’s why property owners around Adams, WI trust T&L Excavation for clean, precise, and properly graded excavation work.

We’ve been doing foundation and basement excavation in Central Wisconsin for nearly 30 years, and we know how to handle the sandy soils and water tables around Adams County better than anyone.

Footing Excavation for New Construction

Footings are what your whole house sits on. They must be dug perfectly to the right depth, width, and elevation so your home or building stays stable for decades.

Our Footing Excavation Includes:

• Accurate layout and measurements
• Correct depth based on frost line
• Clean, straight trench lines
• Level trench bottoms for even concrete pours
• Handling sandy, rocky, or wet soil conditions
• Proper grading for drainage
• Site prep for foundation forms

Whether it's a home, garage, pole barn, or commercial building, we make sure the foundation excavation is done right.

Basement Digging in Adams County

We dig basements for:

• New homes
• Cabins
• Rental properties
• Additions
• Crawlspace conversions
• Garages with basements

Our Basement Excavation Services Include:

• Full basement digs
• Frost walls
• Walk-out basements
• Slab preps
• Drainage planning
• Backfill and compaction
• Hauling excess dirt

• Rough and final grading

We specialize in walk-out basements around Castle Rock and Petenwell Lake where slopes and elevation changes are common.

Walk-Out Basement Excavation

If your property has any kind of slope, a walk-out basement is an awesome option.

Benefits of Walk-Out Basements:

• Extra usable living space
• Natural light
• Direct access to the yard or shoreline
• Better drainage
• Perfect for lake homes and cabins

We design every walk-out excavation to match the natural grade and prevent future erosion or water issues.

Site Prep & Lot Clearing

Before digging a foundation, the site needs to be clear and level.

We Handle:

• Tree and brush removal
• Stump removal
• Topsoil stripping
• Rough grading
• Access path creation
• Soil testing and elevation planning

This ensures your build site is ready for concrete crews and contractors.

Foundation Backfilling

After foundation walls are poured and cured, we return to backfill the area with the correct material.

Backfill Options Include:

• Sand
• Gravel
• Pit run
• Screened topsoil
• Drainage stone

Proper backfill prevents future settling and water problems.

Drain Tile & Waterproofing Support

We work alongside contractors to install:

• Drain tile systems
• Sump pump drainage
• Exterior waterproofing
• Gravel backfill for drainage

Good drainage keeps basements dry—especially important in Adams County’s varying water table levels.

Why Adams, WI Chooses T&L Excavation

We’ve been excavating basements and footings in Adams County since 1995, and we understand the soil types, water levels, and frost depth better than anyone.

What Makes Our Excavation Work Better

• Clean cuts and precise digging
• Accurate elevations and layout
• Smooth, level trench bottoms
• Proper compaction
• Reliable scheduling
• Honest pricing
• Full cleanup and backfilling

We serve Adams, Friendship, Arkdale, Rome, Wisconsin Dells, Monroe Center, and nearby areas.

Get a Free Estimate for Footing Excavation & Basement Digging

If you're building a new home, cabin, or addition, we’re ready to handle all the excavation work. Tell us your plans, and we’ll give you a straightforward estimate and timeline.

Contact T&L Excavation today for footing excavation and basement digging in Adams, WI.