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P&E Solutions, LLC.
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving O'ahu, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I have found P&E Solutions to be very knowledgeable, professional, thorough and executed a fast and thorough treatment. Their service charge is very reasonable for the high quality work provided. All work agreements were fulfilled efficiently and in a timely manner. The worker double checked his work and delivered a follow up inspection as agreed to ensure pest and lawn control treatments were effective. Iâ m very satisfied with their work and will continue to give P&E Solutions my business."
Response time6 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Sika Masonry
3.6(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving O'ahu, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sika masonry did a good job on my Rock wall. The boss, his son Seloti, and Tim are all hard workers and have met my expectations. They are finishing off the privacy fence now and they know what they are doing. They work at a good pace and do know their jobs. If I need anything else done I will call Sikhs Masonary again."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
21 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 O'ahu, 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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Pipeline Plumbing Oahu L.L.C.
4.7(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving O'ahu, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stuart had previously assisted me with several plumbing issues two years ago. Compared to other plumbers, I found him knowledgeable, very good at problem-solving, efficient, and thoughtful in explaining options. This year, my cast iron plumbing began to show signs of deterioration, but Stuart, along with his team, have diligently addressed a myriad of issues with patience, skilled work, and perseverance. I think any homeowner approaches major repair and remedial work with a certain amount of anxiety, but Stuart and his company have demonstrated proficiency and skills that I know can be relied upon."
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+21

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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

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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