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Avatar for Mount Olive Landscape & Constr
Mount Olive Landscape & Constr
4.8(
57
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bellevue, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed to stabilize a slope. Norberto presented a plan for a retaining wall and drainage that was both functional and attractive. He provided a detailed bid for labor and materials that was competitive with several other companies He and his crew completed the job efficiently while taking care not to damage existing shrubbery and ornamentals. Norberto is professional and easy to work with. He was very good about coordinating with me. I have and will continue to use his company for other projects."
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Vinyl Fence Project
Vinyl Fence Project
Flagstone Patio
Flagstone Patio

+46

Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Bellevue, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Gary and his crew worked very quickly and efficiently on a challenging demolition job that required a great deal of precision. They also did a drain field for my septic system and both projects were completed in 2 days. His crew were hard working, polite and left the job site swept, picked up and very clean. Gary is a pro! No contractor drama. He showed up on time and got right to work. I highly recommend Gaston Brothers Excavating."
Wall project
Wall project
Retaining Wall
Parking lot
Parking lot

+52

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Seattle Rockeries
4.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bellevue, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are amazing! We highly recommend them. In January 2021 we hired Seattle Rockery to construct a retaining wall to drain our yard and as a landscaping accent. I have waited until June to review them because I wanted to make sure that the problem of standing water in the the crawlspace that we noticed in June 2020 had been resolved. It worked better than we had hoped. Seattle Rockery built the wall as expected, they incorporated drainage to the curb to direct water off the property, and connected our downspouts the the drainage as well. When they were done with the original project we liked them so much that we asked for additional work that nearly doubled the project. After a little bit of negotiating with other vendors and clients the were able to stay for and complete the extra work. Seattle Rockery are easy to work with and do excellent work. We cannot recommend them highly enough and if we ever need a wall built again these are the guys that we're going to call."
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+138

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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UNIVERSAL LANDSCAPE CORP
4.8(
57
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bellevue, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were very pleased with the work done by Universal Landscape. We had a large brick paver walkway put in, a firepit added and a natural rock wall installed. They were on time, on budget and the quality of their work was exceptional. We would definitely recommend them to others."
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+8

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Lifetime Roofing & Remodeling, Inc.
Lifetime Roofing & Remodeling, Inc.
4.6(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Bellevue, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They came out to give me an estimate on the work I requested. They were prompt, professional and honest. Gave me a free roof inspection. Told my roof was in great shape and that I didn't need the cleaning that I thought I was going to need. Gave me some tips and advise on what I could do myself to keep my roof in great shape. They even cleaned the small area on my siding that needed it free of charge. Would definitely recommend these guys and when I do need some roof work done these will be the guys I call."
60 mil white PVC
Response time1 day
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Harbor Design And Construction LLC
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bellevue, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team at Harbor Design & Construction was great. They did exactly what I hoped they would and even made a second pass because THEY were't completely satisfied. A great experience from beginning to end."
Backyard transformation
Building a Pathway
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Backyard installation
Backyard project

+30

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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