Question 1

What excavation and site services do they provide for Janesville homes?

Accepted Answer

Based in Janesville, Wisconsin, Hanson Excavating operates as a residential-focused excavating contractor and general contractor, handling the dirt work that makes additions, garages, and outdoor living projects possible. The team tackles foundation digs, trenching for utilities, grading and drainage correction, driveway and culvert prep, and selective demolition with careful protection of neighboring structures and landscaping. With more than 20 years of experience referenced in local records, they bring practical know-how to tight city lots and sloped backyards alike. Homeowners appreciate that they plan haul routes, keep sites orderly, and coordinate debris handling with local recycling centers so soils, broken concrete, and scrap are managed responsibly. When a project calls for concrete, they line up seasoned finishers from the Janesville trade community to pour footings, slabs, and stoops on schedule. It's a residential-first approach: right-sized equipment, courteous operators, and clear site communication from start to finish.

Question 2

How do they handle permits, safety, and inspections in Rock County?

Accepted Answer

Hanson Excavating emphasizes licensed oversight so permitting, safety, and inspections stay on track. Before any digging, they arrange utility locates through Wisconsin's Diggers Hotline and sequence work around marked lines to protect services and maintain compliance. For projects within the City of Janesville and Rock County, they prepare erosion-control measures, secure necessary right-of-way or building permits, and schedule required inspections, keeping homeowners in the loop on timing and approvals. Trenches and cuts are planned with OSHA best practices—benching, sloping, or shoring—so crews and properties remain safe. When a retaining wall, addition, or porch requires engineering, they coordinate stamped plans and provide inspectors with compaction data and photo documentation. That same oversight extends to closeouts: final grading checks, stabilization, and any punch-list items are addressed promptly so approvals are issued without delay. The result is a predictable path from mobilization to sign-off, without permitting surprises mid-project.

Question 3

Can they build outdoor living features like retaining walls, decks, and patios?

Accepted Answer

Segmental retaining walls with proper base, drainage, and engineered reinforcement where needed Deck and porch builds or replacements tied to code-compliant footings and inspections Patio and walk prep with graded subbase and compaction for long-term stability Retaining walls and outdoor living spaces are a natural extension of their excavating roots. Hanson Excavating starts with a site walk to study soils, water paths, and access, then proposes a wall design and layout that fits Janesville's review standards. Base excavation, clean stone, and drain lines are installed methodically to keep walls dry and stable, with geogrid and engineering when height or loading demands it. For decks and porches, they set code-compliant footings—sonotubes or helical piers as conditions dictate—and manage inspections through the city so approvals are documented. Carpentry is scheduled after groundwork, with options for pressure-treated framing and low-maintenance surfaces if homeowners prefer. Patios and walks get the same attention: consistent compaction, correct pitch away from the home, and tidy edges that meet landscaping cleanly. Each outdoor space is built to live well and drain correctly, not just look good on day one.

Question 4

Do they take on exterior improvements beyond digging and grading?

Accepted Answer

Yes—Hanson Excavating functions as a practical general contractor for exterior scopes that connect to site work. When excavation intersects with the house, they organize exterior siding and trim replacement so foundation repairs, grade changes, or porch rebuilds don't leave unfinished edges. Their approach to exterior_improvement services is deliberate: protect the structure, tie flashing and weather barriers back in correctly, and match profiles so the updated areas blend with the existing façade. The company can also deliver Deck and porch builds or replacements, Retaining walls and outdoor living spaces, and Exterior siding and trim replacement as coordinated packages, which streamlines pricing, scheduling, and inspections for homeowners. If a project requires specialized trades, they bring in vetted local partners—such as experienced concrete finishers—while keeping a single point of contact for the homeowner. Materials are sourced locally, debris is sorted for recycling when possible, and the site is handed back clean.