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Arborist Services LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Captain Cook, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys were consummate professionals. They went above and beyond what they were hired for. Not only did I hire them on Friday and they were at my property at 0800 on Monday morning, they finished the entire job by lunch on Tuesday. There was a small SNAFU, but Mark went out of his way to fix the problem ASAP. I would highly recommend these guys for your next job, they have brought new life into my 70 year old home. Mahalo guys!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Arborist Services, LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Captain Cook, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark O'dell did a wonderful job on my DHHL clearing out approximately 3 acres of land filled with gun powder trees and California grass. He was quick to respond and coordinated his equipment before my departure back to the mainland. He was very professional and courteous to meet my requirements. A little pricey but worth every penny. I highly recommend Mark for future projects and look forward to working with him again."
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+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Precision Services
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Captain Cook, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tyrone was awesome! Prompt, courteous, And knows how to handle an excavator."
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Recommended by46%of homeowners
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precision Landcare
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Captain Cook, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tyrone and John did an exceptional job with clearing my land, placing topsoil and seeding. Both worked quickly and efficiently. Would hire them again in a heartbeat. Both my husband and I were extremely pleased with their customer service."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Big island excavation
3.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Captain Cook, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

"Amazing! Got it done quick, efficient and on time!"
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Kamaaina Landscaping
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Captain Cook, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional workers from chipping, to tree trimming, mowing, weedwacking, they do it all. They always show up on time and leave the site clean when finished."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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