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Arborist Services LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Keaau, 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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Precision Services
5.0(
29
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

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

Serving Keaau, 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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Kamahele Land and Tree Care
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Keaau, 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!

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Affordable Big Island Excavating
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Keaau, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dwight was a pleasure to work with his skill with the Excavator is exceptional, and we were able to get all of our projects done in a timely manner. I would highly recommend him to anyone and I continue to use his services in my projects.."
Response time40 mins
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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