Site Preparation & Grading
Rough and finish grading for new construction, additions, and outdoor projects. Pad building, leveling, and compaction for foundations, driveways, and pole barns.
Excavating & Land Clearing · Galesville, Wisconsin
Dirt work done right.
Compact track loader services for residential and commercial projects in Trempealeau and La Crosse counties — site prep, grading, land clearing, forestry mulching, driveways, trench excavation and demolition cleanup. Professional equipment, careful work, free estimates.
What We Do
Services
From foundation excavation to brush clearing, we handle the dirt work so your project stays on track. Compact track loader access means we can work in tight spaces larger equipment can't reach.
Brush Clearing & Land Clearing
Clearing overgrown brush, small trees, and debris from lots and acreage. Grapple operations for efficient brush removal and material sorting.
Material Handling & Loading
Fork and bucket work for loading, unloading, and placing materials. Dirt, gravel, mulch, and debris handling with pallet fork and bucket capabilities.
Demolition Cleanup
Structure teardown support, concrete breaking, and site cleanup. Debris hauling and material sorting for renovation and demolition projects.
Foundation & Trench Excavation
Foundation digs, footing preparation, and trenching for utilities. Compact track loader access for tight spaces and residential sites.
Stump Removal
Stump pushing and extraction using CTL bucket and grapple. Root ball removal and hole backfill for clean, build-ready sites.
Driveway & Pad Construction
Base preparation, grading, and material placement for driveways, parking areas, and equipment pads. Proper slope and compaction for drainage.
Forestry Mulching By Request
Forestry mulching for lot clearing, trail building, and vegetation management. Drum mulcher attachment available — contact for availability and per-acre pricing.
Recent Work
Jobs on the Ground
Real projects, real dirt. Every job gets the same approach — clear the ground properly, grade it so it drains, and haul off what's left so you can actually use the space.
Brush & Undergrowth Removal
Drag the slider. Same spot, same day — overgrown understory cleared out and the ground graded clean, with the mature trees left standing.
Wooded Lot Clearing & Grading
Selective clearing opened up an overgrown wooded parcel, with timber stacked for salvage and the ground graded smooth for use.
Site Prep & Grading
Brush and undergrowth removed, then graded flat and shaped to drain — ready for whatever gets built on it.
Brush Clearing & Cleanup
Undergrowth and downed timber cleared out and disposed of on site, leaving clean, open ground between the standing trees.
Understory Clearing & Debris Removal
Scrub and small growth taken out from under a mature tree canopy, ground graded smooth, and everything cut piled in one spot for haul-off.
Got a project like these? Send us the details and we'll get you a free estimate.
Our Equipment
The Right Tool for the Job
Our John Deere 329E compact track loader is the workhorse of our operation. With multiple attachments, one machine handles a wide range of tasks — efficient, versatile, and capable in tight spaces where larger equipment can't reach.
John Deere 329E
Compact Track Loader
The core of our operation. Tracks provide low ground pressure for work on soft or sensitive terrain. High-flow hydraulics support a wide range of attachments. Compact size means we can access backyards, narrow lots, and interior spaces that bigger machines can't.
Where We Work
Service Area
Based in Galesville, WI, we serve Trempealeau, La Crosse, and surrounding counties. We focus on jobs within 30 minutes of home base, with larger projects considered up to an hour away.
Cities We Serve
Within 30 minutes
- Galesville
- Blair
- Trempealeau
- Whitehall
- Arcadia
- Holmen
- Onalaska
- La Crosse
Within 1 hour
- Winona, MN
- Sparta
- Tomah
- Black River Falls
- Eau Claire
Have a project outside these areas? Give us a call — we'll consider larger jobs that justify the travel.
Get in Touch
Request a Free Quote
Call or email to schedule a free site visit and estimate. Tell us about your project — we'll let you know what we can do and how long it'll take.
Phone
(608) 484-0051
j3tradesllc@gmail.com
Location
Galesville, WI 54630
Hours
Mon–Fri: 4pm–8pm
Sat: 7am–6pm · Sun: Closed
Ready to get started?
Every project starts with a free site visit. We'll come look at the job, talk through what you need, and give you an honest estimate — no pressure, no obligation.
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