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Core Paving & Excavating, LLC

PO Box 871407
5.00(
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Core Paving & Excavating, LLC

PO Box 871407
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Core Paving & Excavating. CORE is an owner operated company located in the Matsu Valley. With over 15 years of experience in the asphalt construction industry, our team is well equipped and comfortable in our ability you meet your asphalt and excavating needs. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

"Great to work with and great value on their services."

Jerome O on April 2020

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Core Paving & Excavating. CORE is an owner operated company located in the Matsu Valley. With over 15 years of experience in the asphalt construction industry, our team is well equipped and comfortable in our ability you meet your asphalt and excavating needs. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

"Great to work with and great value on their services."

Jerome O on April 2020


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Glacier Excavating & Plowing

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Glacier Excavating & Plowing

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6 years of experience

Glacier Excavation & Plowing is an Alaskan owned General Contractor, specializing in excavation and snow plowing. With over 25 years of experience in all phases of construction in Alaska, we know how to get your project started off on the right foot to prevent costly headaches in the later phases of your project. We also provide residential and commercial snow plowing. Call or text today to get a quote. Excavation Land Clearing Demolition Stump Removal Septic and Water Lines Snow Plowing

Glacier Excavation & Plowing is an Alaskan owned General Contractor, specializing in excavation and snow plowing. With over 25 years of experience in all phases of construction in Alaska, we know how to get your project started off on the right foot to prevent costly headaches in the later phases of your project. We also provide residential and commercial snow plowing. Call or text today to get a quote. Excavation Land Clearing Demolition Stump Removal Septic and Water Lines Snow Plowing


Blackspruce Enterprises

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Blackspruce Enterprises

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Emergency services offered

Detail and service driven individual who prides themselves in customer satisfaction. New to the platform and hope to be given the opportunity to serve customers so that a portfolio of positive feedback can be shown to future clients. It you chose me, I will work hard for you and exercise humility and proper judgement if I feel unqualified for the task.

Detail and service driven individual who prides themselves in customer satisfaction. New to the platform and hope to be given the opportunity to serve customers so that a portfolio of positive feedback can be shown to future clients. It you chose me, I will work hard for you and exercise humility and proper judgement if I feel unqualified for the task.



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E & M Dirtworks

Based Out Of
5.00(
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E & M Dirtworks

Based Out Of
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At E&M DirtWorks we pride our company on industry leading customer service, reliability, efficiency, exceptional communication, integrity, & quality of work that is second to none. Not only are experts in our trade, we are also PLEASENT TO INTERACT WITH, & we do our best to keep you as informed as possible during your project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The fence is perfect. The team was friendly and hard working. We’d recommend this team to anyone needed landscaping or fencing needs. They’re quick to respond to any questions or concerns you may have as well! We’re thankful for all of the work they’ve done for us!"

Andrew R on July 2022

At E&M DirtWorks we pride our company on industry leading customer service, reliability, efficiency, exceptional communication, integrity, & quality of work that is second to none. Not only are experts in our trade, we are also PLEASENT TO INTERACT WITH, & we do our best to keep you as informed as possible during your project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The fence is perfect. The team was friendly and hard working. We’d recommend this team to anyone needed landscaping or fencing needs. They’re quick to respond to any questions or concerns you may have as well! We’re thankful for all of the work they’ve done for us!"

Andrew R on July 2022


Engineering & Excavating

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Engineering & Excavating

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We are a full service general contractor and civil and forensic engineering firm specializing in excavating, septic systems, retaining walls, civil and forensic engineering, and others.

We are a full service general contractor and civil and forensic engineering firm specializing in excavating, septic systems, retaining walls, civil and forensic engineering, and others.


Dickson Construction LLC

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Dickson Construction LLC

4.50(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavating Contractor-Gravel driveways, Building sites, Septic systems, Trenching, Tree/Stump removal, Landscaping, Demolition.

"They did it all and no problem. They were good guys to work with and I would hire them in a heart beat."

Doug O on June 2021

Excavating Contractor-Gravel driveways, Building sites, Septic systems, Trenching, Tree/Stump removal, Landscaping, Demolition.

"They did it all and no problem. They were good guys to work with and I would hire them in a heart beat."

Doug O on June 2021


Anderson Contracting & Environmental Septic LLC

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Anderson Contracting & Environmental Septic LLC

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4 years of experience

We offer- ONSITE SYSTEM EXCAVATIONS Septic System Installation & Maintenance Septic System Replacement Septic Tank Swap-out Drain Field Maintenance & Replacement ONSITE SYSTEM INSPECTIONS Drain Line Snake Camera Inspections Septic Tank Camera Inspections Drain Field Snake Camera Inspections PACP Certified Inspection Reports HOME SERVICES Land Development & Clearing Landscaping & Grading Stump Removal Gravel & Recycled Asphalt Pad Installation ...and more.

We offer- ONSITE SYSTEM EXCAVATIONS Septic System Installation & Maintenance Septic System Replacement Septic Tank Swap-out Drain Field Maintenance & Replacement ONSITE SYSTEM INSPECTIONS Drain Line Snake Camera Inspections Septic Tank Camera Inspections Drain Field Snake Camera Inspections PACP Certified Inspection Reports HOME SERVICES Land Development & Clearing Landscaping & Grading Stump Removal Gravel & Recycled Asphalt Pad Installation ...and more.


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Core Paving & Excavating LLC

19994 E Birch Hill Dr
5.00(
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Core Paving & Excavating LLC

19994 E Birch Hill Dr
5.00(
1
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

CORE is an owner operated company located in the Matsu Valley. With over 15 years of experience in the asphalt construction industry, our team is well equipped and comfortable in our ability to meet your asphalt and excavating needs. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

"They were good with returning my call and referring me to a company that does this type of work."

Brenda A on July 2020

CORE is an owner operated company located in the Matsu Valley. With over 15 years of experience in the asphalt construction industry, our team is well equipped and comfortable in our ability to meet your asphalt and excavating needs. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

"They were good with returning my call and referring me to a company that does this type of work."

Brenda A on July 2020


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Spartan Contracting

205 E Dimond Blvd
4.89(
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Spartan Contracting

205 E Dimond Blvd
4.89(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Spartan Contracting is an Alaskan owned firm with over 100 years of combined experience in residential and commercial construction. We are a fully licensed, bonded, insured and residentially endorsed general contractor able to meet all your remodeling and new construction needs. We are also Municipality of Anchorage certified excavators and septic installers, providing exceptional value to our clients. From small remodels to full ground up construction, we have the experience and expertise to make your dreams a reality!

"Levi and his crew did an outstanding job refinishing our decks. Levi has excellent and prompt communication. Pricing was honest and straightforward. Would highly recommend Levi and I would hire again."

Ian G on September 2025

Spartan Contracting is an Alaskan owned firm with over 100 years of combined experience in residential and commercial construction. We are a fully licensed, bonded, insured and residentially endorsed general contractor able to meet all your remodeling and new construction needs. We are also Municipality of Anchorage certified excavators and septic installers, providing exceptional value to our clients. From small remodels to full ground up construction, we have the experience and expertise to make your dreams a reality!

"Levi and his crew did an outstanding job refinishing our decks. Levi has excellent and prompt communication. Pricing was honest and straightforward. Would highly recommend Levi and I would hire again."

Ian G on September 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

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