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Avatar for Wu Construction
Wu Construction
13333 Lake City Way NE
4.64(
230
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Approved Pro
Wu Construction
13333 Lake City Way NE
4.64(
230
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
52 local quotes requested
42 years of experience

Wu Construction Inc, specializes in drainage and foundation systems construction and repair. Since our founding in 1983, we have successfully completed thousands of projects for homeowners and businesses throughout the Northwest. We are the best in our industry, and well regarded by our customers for our excellent service. We are lauded for our speedy responses to inquiries, our efficiency and the quality of our work.

"Great communication and thorough work. Would hire again."

Brian J on April 2025

Wu Construction Inc, specializes in drainage and foundation systems construction and repair. Since our founding in 1983, we have successfully completed thousands of projects for homeowners and businesses throughout the Northwest. We are the best in our industry, and well regarded by our customers for our excellent service. We are lauded for our speedy responses to inquiries, our efficiency and the quality of our work.

"Great communication and thorough work. Would hire again."

Brian J on April 2025


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JWHeartt LLC
5.00(
8
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JWHeartt LLC
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

Skilled in framing, decking, drywall, demo, bathroom and kitchen remodeling. fair price and friendly service! Over 13 years experience.

"Great communication and a job made easy! Will definitely be contacting the crew again for some future projects👍🏼"

Wilkins M on January 2025

Skilled in framing, decking, drywall, demo, bathroom and kitchen remodeling. fair price and friendly service! Over 13 years experience.

"Great communication and a job made easy! Will definitely be contacting the crew again for some future projects👍🏼"

Wilkins M on January 2025


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AA Plumbing LLC
3527 238th St NE
4.62(
55
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AA Plumbing LLC
3527 238th St NE
4.62(
55
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
37 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

Sewer problems ? Clogged drains ? Do you have problems with leaking pipes or a slow operating sink? If it is so, then our specialized plumbers at AA Plumbing LLC are here to take care of all your needs. Apart from our main services we also offer sewer and drain cleaning, repairs, leak detections, etc. Allow our competitive pricing rates, rapid response, and top-notch client support to accommodate your needs. With over 20 years of experience operating in the Everett WA area, we have managed to build a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality services. Our professionally trained plumbers are looking forward to serving you today. Family owned & operated. Additional phone - (425) 357-1557.

"showed up when promised and work completed to high standard."

John B on March 2021

Sewer problems ? Clogged drains ? Do you have problems with leaking pipes or a slow operating sink? If it is so, then our specialized plumbers at AA Plumbing LLC are here to take care of all your needs. Apart from our main services we also offer sewer and drain cleaning, repairs, leak detections, etc. Allow our competitive pricing rates, rapid response, and top-notch client support to accommodate your needs. With over 20 years of experience operating in the Everett WA area, we have managed to build a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality services. Our professionally trained plumbers are looking forward to serving you today. Family owned & operated. Additional phone - (425) 357-1557.

"showed up when promised and work completed to high standard."

John B on March 2021


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Cornerstone Excavation, LLC
14408 Cherry Creek Pl SW
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Cornerstone Excavation, LLC
14408 Cherry Creek Pl SW
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
55 local quotes requested

We offer a variety of excavating and septic system services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Went great, very professional, Awsome communication, and plainly got the job done when I needed it! They did foundation cut and gravel/ rock deliveries/ tree removal. Very happy as I always am with working with them! Fair price for great work!"

Nick M on November 2024

We offer a variety of excavating and septic system services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Went great, very professional, Awsome communication, and plainly got the job done when I needed it! They did foundation cut and gravel/ rock deliveries/ tree removal. Very happy as I always am with working with them! Fair price for great work!"

Nick M on November 2024


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Pinpoint Construction LLC
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Pinpoint Construction LLC
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"I had a great experience with this team; they were skilled and professional throughout the excavation and grading process. Their attention to detail and reliable service left me feeling confident and fully satisfied, so I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing quality work and exceptional service."

Sherise U on June 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"I had a great experience with this team; they were skilled and professional throughout the excavation and grading process. Their attention to detail and reliable service left me feeling confident and fully satisfied, so I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing quality work and exceptional service."

Sherise U on June 2025


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D-N-A Drain Cleaning and Sewer LLC
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
D-N-A Drain Cleaning and Sewer LLC
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Showed up on time, reasonable price, good work"

David C on March 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Showed up on time, reasonable price, good work"

David C on March 2025


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Hunt's Services
8111 Pacific Hwy E
4.53(
1,059
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Approved Pro
Hunt's Services
8111 Pacific Hwy E
4.53(
1,059
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
75 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

Puget Sound's Home Service Heroes! Offering Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Duct & Sewer Services Hunt’s Services is a certified and licensed plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, duct and sewer services company. We offer same day repairs and emergency services, with over 2,600 five-star reviews by our customers in Tacoma, Federal Way, Auburn, Puyallup, South Hill, Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle, Olympia and the nearby areas. We take pride in serving King, Pierce and parts of Kitsap and Thurston Counties for both residential and commercial needs with honesty, integrity, and dedicated service.

"Brenna did an outstanding job of installing my light fixture. From the installation to clean up the job was done in a highly professional manner."

Joseph C on February 2025

Puget Sound's Home Service Heroes! Offering Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Duct & Sewer Services Hunt’s Services is a certified and licensed plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, duct and sewer services company. We offer same day repairs and emergency services, with over 2,600 five-star reviews by our customers in Tacoma, Federal Way, Auburn, Puyallup, South Hill, Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle, Olympia and the nearby areas. We take pride in serving King, Pierce and parts of Kitsap and Thurston Counties for both residential and commercial needs with honesty, integrity, and dedicated service.

"Brenna did an outstanding job of installing my light fixture. From the installation to clean up the job was done in a highly professional manner."

Joseph C on February 2025


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Tyler
1004 Emerald St
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Tyler
1004 Emerald St
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

We are constantly innovating to stay ahead of industry trends and provide cutting edge solutions if you have a tough job we can handle it in a clan and professional matter. Our expertise is excavation that includes site prep, land clearing, grading, retaining wall etc. Feel free to give us a call to get a free estimate today!

"Everything went perfectly smooth and job was completed as desired. Phenomenal work!!"

Kristy S on October 2024

We are constantly innovating to stay ahead of industry trends and provide cutting edge solutions if you have a tough job we can handle it in a clan and professional matter. Our expertise is excavation that includes site prep, land clearing, grading, retaining wall etc. Feel free to give us a call to get a free estimate today!

"Everything went perfectly smooth and job was completed as desired. Phenomenal work!!"

Kristy S on October 2024


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Sewer Friendly, LLC
23930 Highway 99
4.73(
75
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Approved Pro
Sewer Friendly, LLC
23930 Highway 99
4.73(
75
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

Sewer Friendly is a local family owned and run business. We are dedicated to excellent customer service and have the best equipment in order to achieve this goal. Currently Sewer Friendly has pipe bursting equipment which allows us to change water and sewer lines with out digging up your yard. It is like we were never there. We are a sewer business with very competitive pricing. Mike Petelle, owner, was a plumber in Seattle for 15 years and his experience and knowledge have been handed down to the entire crew. We are also a Registered Side Sewer Contractor. Feel at ease in our hands.

"What a great team, from first contact with Shannon, who was helpful and attentive, to Nina, who was friendly efficient and responsive, and the amazing, hard working, efficient and talented team of Ellias, Kenneth, Noa and Alexis, the project was done quickly, painlessly and tidily. I would recommend their services to anyone. Competitively priced too!"

Dominic W on February 2024

Sewer Friendly is a local family owned and run business. We are dedicated to excellent customer service and have the best equipment in order to achieve this goal. Currently Sewer Friendly has pipe bursting equipment which allows us to change water and sewer lines with out digging up your yard. It is like we were never there. We are a sewer business with very competitive pricing. Mike Petelle, owner, was a plumber in Seattle for 15 years and his experience and knowledge have been handed down to the entire crew. We are also a Registered Side Sewer Contractor. Feel at ease in our hands.

"What a great team, from first contact with Shannon, who was helpful and attentive, to Nina, who was friendly efficient and responsive, and the amazing, hard working, efficient and talented team of Ellias, Kenneth, Noa and Alexis, the project was done quickly, painlessly and tidily. I would recommend their services to anyone. Competitively priced too!"

Dominic W on February 2024


Avatar for South West Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electric
South West Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electric
4150 Lind Avenue Southwest
3.30(
150
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Approved Pro
South West Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electric
4150 Lind Avenue Southwest
3.30(
150
)
Approved Pro
60 local quotes requested
43 years of experience

We have been serving the Greater Puget Sound area since 1982. Today we serve all of King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. South West focuses on customer service as the differentiating factor between our company and other plumbing, heating, air, and electric contractors in the area. Our expertise, support staff, and quality work will earn your business for years to come.

"Third day in a row that S W Plumbing set up an appointment with me and then canceled before the end of day. So, I set time in my schedule for them for three days, but they were no-shows. I say South West Plumbing the one "NOT" to call."

Doug K on November 2024

We have been serving the Greater Puget Sound area since 1982. Today we serve all of King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. South West focuses on customer service as the differentiating factor between our company and other plumbing, heating, air, and electric contractors in the area. Our expertise, support staff, and quality work will earn your business for years to come.

"Third day in a row that S W Plumbing set up an appointment with me and then canceled before the end of day. So, I set time in my schedule for them for three days, but they were no-shows. I say South West Plumbing the one "NOT" to call."

Doug K on November 2024

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FAQs for excavation projects in Seattle, WA

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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