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Rock Landscaping
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ketchikan, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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Credit card accepted

"They did a very fine job! They did what they say they're gonna do. They're on time , on budget and excellent. I would recommend them to anybody anytime."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Avatar for SouthCentral Peninsula Snow Removal & Landscaping LLC
SouthCentral Peninsula Snow Removal & Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ketchikan, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Excellent results from honest, professionals. Truly a pleasure to deal with this business. Highly recommend!"
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Victory Drain Cleaning
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ketchikan, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"It was wonderful and they were terrific."
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Arctic Excavators, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ketchikan, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Arctic Excavators LLC is an Alaskan and Service Disabled Veteran Owned civil site work and excavating contractor. This family founded company has worked throughout the state of Alaska on both residential and commercial civil construction and excavation projects since 1970. Give us a call today for help with your next project!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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