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Big Wave Construction LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Laie, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

Big Wave Construction has over 20 years of experience in the grading and excavation field from small, residential work, to large, commercial projects. Focusing now primarily on providing the highest quality excavation and grading for hire on residential earthwork projects. Need something on your grounds prepared, dug, trenched, leveled, cleared, hauled, et cetera. Let big wave construction make it happen for you!

Backyard reshapes
Backyard reshapes
Backyard reshapes
Backyard reshapes
Backyard reshapes

+2

Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Sika Masonry
3.7(
22
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Laie, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Malakai and his team were professional and worked diligently on my patio to get the job done in the timeframe we needed it finished. I would recommend to anyone needing concrete work done.."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lanea and Levi Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Laie, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Lanea and Levi Excavating is committed to excellence in 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.

Home extension
Plumbing
Keystone wall
Keystone wall and planter
Graded for sidewalk

+3

Response time4 hrs
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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.

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