Ada County, Idaho
Foundation & Retaining in Star, ID
Star, riverside acreage growing fast along the Boise River
New custom homes going up on Star's larger riverside parcels need footings and foundations dug to plan on ground where drainage matters. Iron Crest Earthworks excavates footings, foundations, and wall bases, builds a compacted base that handles moisture and Idaho freeze-thaw, and backfills so nothing settles — coordinating cleanly with your foundation and concrete crews.
What's included
- Foundation & footing excavation
- Basement & crawlspace digs
- Retaining-wall excavation & base
- Hardscape & paver base prep
- Backfill & compaction
In Star, we take on foundation & retaining across downtown Star, riverfront Star, rural Star acreage, and the rest of Ada County — sized to the lot and the access on each site.
Our process
How foundation & retaining works in Star
- 01
Stake to plan
We work from your foundation or wall plans, confirm dimensions and depth, and quote it free.
- 02
Excavate to grade
Footings, basements, and wall bases are dug to the correct depth and dimension.
- 03
Prep the base
We place and compact base material so the foundation or wall sits on solid, level ground.
- 04
Backfill & compact
After the structure is in, we backfill in lifts and compact so nothing settles or pushes.
Every Star job includes coordinating the permits Ada County requires and hauling debris off-site — we leave the lot clean and ready for what's next.
Working in Star
Star, riverside acreage growing fast along the Boise River
Star is one of the valley's fastest-growing small towns, strung along the Boise River at the western edge of Ada County. It keeps a rural-residential character — acreage lots, horse properties, and farm ground — even as new subdivisions arrive, so old structures come down as new sites go in.
Star's acreage and horse properties mean barn, shed, and outbuilding teardowns, land clearing, and site prep for new homes on larger lots. Riverside ground brings drainage and grading into the plan, and we leave sites clean and build-ready.
Areas we serve
- downtown Star
- riverfront Star
- rural Star acreage
- the State Street corridor
Around Star
- the Boise River
- Star Sluice
- Hawkins Ranch
Foundation & Retaining in Star — FAQs
Do you offer foundation & retaining throughout Star?
Yes — we cover all of Star and Ada County, from downtown Star and riverfront Star to rural Star acreage and the State Street corridor. Reach out for a free on-site quote.
Do you work outside Star, too?
We do — along with Star, we regularly handle foundation & retaining in nearby Eagle, Middleton, Meridian and across the wider Treasure Valley. If you're near the Boise River, you're well inside our service area.
Do you haul off the debris after foundation & retaining in Star?
Always. Every Star job includes sorting, loading, and hauling debris off-site, so your Ada County lot is left clean — no pile left for you to deal with.
Do you dig foundations and footings?
Yes — foundation, footing, basement, and crawlspace excavation are core to what we do. We dig to your plan dimensions and depth.
Can you prep the base for a retaining wall?
Yes. We excavate and build a compacted base for retaining walls, which is critical on the valley's sloped lots.
Do you backfill after the foundation is poured?
Yes. We backfill in compacted lifts so the soil around your foundation doesn't settle or push against it.
Foundation & Retaining in nearby cities
We work across the Treasure Valley near Star.
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Need foundation & retaining in Star?
Tell us what needs to come down or get cleared — we'll come look and give you a straight, free quote.