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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 Honokaa, 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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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 Honokaa, 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 Honokaa, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very good team of crew to get the job done efficiently and competently. Puncture and responsible. These are very capable people. I highly recommend Precision Landcare! Aloha."
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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 Honokaa, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great customer service. Disguss concern and he took it from there. Removed unwanted coups and other debris. Area was cleared and I just gave it quick rake and all is beautiful after 30 years of ugliness!!I I would recommend him and call him when the 2nd round of clean is ready. Mahalo nui."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by50%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 Honokaa, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"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 Honokaa, 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

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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