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Tausinga Hafoka
3.2(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lahaina, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tau helped me with a concrete pouring project in the backyard of a townhouse. This project was complicated because I don’t live in Maui and we had to submit paperwork to the hoa for project plan approval. I’m super pleased with his patience and communication - we had to submit multiple times on the project plan, and I had to deal with a 3-hour time difference. In the end, we got my project done in just a week after I got my keys. I couldn’t be happier with how it tuned out!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
TKH Construction LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Lahaina, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our reputation of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service to meet our consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of your project. We take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job from start to finish. We look forward to working on your next project.

Response time3 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lahaina, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

"They rebuilt my kitchen and backyard deck.My kitchen was beyond perfect after the work was done. The custom counter tops and cabinets are the talk of neighborhood now. priceless work. My deck is our meeting point for all BBQ and cold beers..The work is just something to see, Spectacular. The added custom benches, nice touch.."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
GS Excavation Inc. - Home Facebook
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lahaina, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

G S Excavation is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\n

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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.

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.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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