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Avatar for Variant Excavation
Variant Excavation
5.0(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Anacortes, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Variant was fantastic through the entire project. From the first phone call during bids through the completion, you knew you were working with a real professional. Adam was communicative, insightful, and thorough. Through each phase we have had Adam out, his work has been well done and beautifully finished. His dedication to his customers goals is felt. I would happily recommend him to friends and family."
Hardscape/landscape project
Hardscape/landscape project
Hardscape/landscape project
Hardscape/landscape project
Hardscape/landscape project

+32

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JCJ CONTRACTING LLC
JCJ CONTRACTING LLC
5.0(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Anacortes, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Super quick to reply and get onsite. Spectacular Job. Jonathan really knows what he is doing when it comes to carpentry. Sylvia is fantastic to work with as well. I could not be happier. I had a one-off request to have them build removable Wood Wall Dividers. They saved me in a last minute pinch. Reasonably priced. Will definitely use again."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Calypso Restoration
5.0(
20
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Anacortes, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Calypso Restoration did a fantastic job professionally mulching our yard. They had an awesome and helpful team to be efficient and attend to detail. I am sorry happy grateful to have found them and happily recommend them."
Incorporating drift wood into the waterfall
Great place to watch the sunset
After the transformation
Beautiful and functional privacy screen
Ending up with a beautiful landscape

+24

Response time10 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for Dillon Excavation
Dillon Excavation
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Anacortes, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dillon Excavation just completed a grading and drain system project for me on my horse property, and his work was exemplary. He was conscientious, punctual, thorough, and knowledgeable. The final cost was exactly what he quoted, and he was a pleasure to work with. Dillon’s integrity is top notch, and I’d absolutely hire him again and again."
Driveway
Dirt work
Dirt work
Dirt work
Sale prep

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Gaspar Services
Gaspar Services
4.5(
71
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Anacortes, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Gaspar Services. They did excellent work on our home repairs, were professional, efficient, and left everything clean. Very happy with the results and would definitely hire them again!"
After!
Composite deck
New kitchen
New living room
Doors

+58

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Wolf Contracting, LLC
4.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Anacortes, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The dishwasher arrived earlier than was quoted becase their supplier has it in stock and delivered to them earlier. The technician took out the old dishwasher which its pump failed and is leaking water, then installed the new one, tested to make sure it works. The old dishwasher's water supply and discharge hose are unconventional, so the technician had to go buy them at a local hardware store which took extra 15 minutes or so instead of reusing them. Overall, a very pleasant experience."
Response time1 day
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for New Image Excavation & Tree Service
New Image Excavation & Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Anacortes, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt was very professional, efficient with his time, competitively priced, and amicable. He avoided many things that we discovered in the ground, even after private utility location. I would absolutely hire him again for future projects and would refer him to anyone needing an excavation operator with refined skills. Thanks, Matt! Five Stars!"
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+6

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Pioneer Tree Service & Landscaping, Inc.
Pioneer Tree Service & Landscaping, Inc.
3.9(
27
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Anacortes, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eli and Mindy, the owners, are professional, efficient and good to work with. Eli is great at providing valuable insight into any project you may need. Caleb and his crew removed and trimmed trees for our Condo association as well as for the homeowners. Good communication through out the process, clean up, and follow up walk around when the job was completed. Give Pioneer Tree Service and Landscaping, Inc. a call."
Dream turf project
Dream turf project
Tree Removal
Tree Limbing
Tree Topping

+16

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for new image excavation and tree service LLC
new image excavation and tree service LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Anacortes, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt and his company did through and quality work. We couldn't have been happier with the end result. He went above and beyond to ensure we were happy with the work that was done. We had several bids and he was 1/3 of the cost the others were. But more importantly he stood behind the work he did and was a man of his word which is so hard to find. If you're struggling to find someone who is reliable and does quality work look no further. You won't be dissappointed"
Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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