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Arborist Services 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 Hilo, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are repeat customers of Aborist Services. They are professional, punctual and dependable. The site that was cleared had some challenges that they were able to solve. Thank you for a job well done. ."
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+22

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hilo, 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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TNS Excavation, Inc.
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Hilo, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Here at TNS Excavation, Inc., we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

Response time8 hrs
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R&L Hauling LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hilo, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reed was a pleasure to work with. On time and on budget. Good with communication and kept me informed on the status of the project. Works well independently. Great job!!!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kamahele Land and Tree Care
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hilo, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Kamahele Land and Tree Care is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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precision Landcare
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hilo, 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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Reddicks Enterprise Yard Service
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hilo, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Zaynen and Conrade of Reddick's are hard working, dependable men who perform their work competently and efficiently, with determination and purpose. I would hire them for anything; they are honest and dependable, and guess what - they are always busy ! They are good people."
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+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Big island excavation
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hilo, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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