Business Details
Expert Excavation Services for Agriculture & Construction
Nix Excavating has served the Magic Valley region for over 30 years, specializing in agricultural and construction excavation services. Our expertise includes building gravel roads, wind turbine pads, irrigation ponds, and wastewater lagoons, with notable projects like the Bell Rapids and Golden Valley Wind Parks involving 28 miles of roadwork and 2 million tons of material moved. We maintain a fleet of heavy equipment and employ highly trained operators with MSHA, OSHA, and wildland fire certifications.Our team completes projects ranging from dairy facility expansions to large-scale site work while adhering to state and federal guidelines. We prioritize customer satisfaction through efficient execution, experienced personnel, and a strong work ethic demonstrated by completing 128 wind turbine pads in six months. As a locally owned business based in Filer, Idaho, we remain committed to community development through quality infrastructure projects.
Services
Land Leveling
Road Construction
Pond Construction
Building Pads
Subdivision Work
Site Work
Gravel Delivery
Snow Removal
Wind Energy Projects
Lagoon Construction
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience in agricultural and construction excavation
- Experienced team with MSHA and OSHA certifications
- Completed 128 wind turbine pads in six-month timeframe
- Maintain modern fleet of excavation and grading equipment
- Locally owned with deep community commitment
Services
Agricultural Excavation
We specialize in agricultural excavation projects including cross-vent barn pads, hay sheds, and corral construction. Our expertise extends to irrigation pond development and wastewater lagoon maintenance using specialized equipment. We've supported dairy industry growth in the Magic Valley through complete site preparation and ongoing maintenance services for agricultural facilities.
Road Construction
Our road construction services include new road development and existing road reconstruction using various gravel sizes. We handle complete road preparation from grading to compaction, serving both private landowners and commercial clients with subdivision roads and highway projects throughout southern Idaho.
Wind Energy Site Work
We prepare sites for wind energy projects including access roads and turbine pad construction. Our team completed 128 wind turbine pads for Bell Rapids and Golden Valley Wind Parks, demonstrating capability to handle large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects with tight deadlines and complex logistics requirements.
Pond Construction
We build irrigation ponds and wastewater lagoons for agricultural clients, ranging from small irrigation projects to 40-acre dairy lagoons. Our maintenance services include pond cleaning using long-reach excavators, ensuring proper functionality and regulatory compliance for agricultural water management systems.
Gravel Delivery
We provide gravel delivery services in various sizes for road construction, agricultural projects, and commercial developments. Our gravel supply supports both new construction and maintenance projects, with delivery capabilities to residential properties and business locations throughout our service area.
People
Keith Nix
Owner
Owner with over 30 years of excavation experience, leading operations and project execution for agricultural and infrastructure projects in southern Idaho.
Lawrence Mashak
Project Manager
Experienced project manager overseeing equipment operations and crew coordination for large-scale excavation projects across the Magic Valley region.
Questions
What excavation services do you specialize in?
We specialize in agricultural projects, road construction, wind turbine pad development, pond/lagoon construction, and large-scale site work for both private and commercial clients.
How long have you served the Magic Valley area?
We've provided excavation services in the Magic Valley region for over 30 years, completing projects ranging from dairy facility expansions to wind energy infrastructure.
What equipment do you operate?
Our fleet includes CAT and John Deere excavators, motor graders, scrapers, dozers, water trucks, and support vehicles with experienced operators maintaining equipment on-site.
Can you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, we completed 28 miles of roads and 128 wind turbine pads in six months for Bell Rapids and Golden Valley Wind Parks, moving 2 million tons of material.
Do you offer maintenance services for existing facilities?
We provide ongoing maintenance for agricultural facilities including pond cleaning with long-reach excavators and gravel road resurfacing services.
Reviews (1)
Samantha Anderson
Dec 09, 2013
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Nix Excavating, Inc is a small business that has thrived for over 20 years in the Magic Valley. We are located in Filer, Idaho. Our specially is agricultural based excavating but not limited to building gravel roads and pads for the wind turbine projects in our area.
Nix Excavating Inc. being agricultural based, has had the privilege of helping the Dairy industry grow in the Magic Valley. Dairy projects from start to finish and yearly maintenance. We start by building pads for barns, hay sheds, and corrals. We are experts in the designing and building irrigation ponds and waste water lagoons.
Nix Excavating Inc. being agricultural based, has had the privilege of helping the Dairy industry grow in the Magic Valley. Dairy projects from start to finish and yearly maintenance. We start by building pads for barns, hay sheds, and corrals. We are experts in the designing and building irrigation ponds and waste water lagoons.
