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JFT Brothers, Inc.
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Burbank, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi! My name is Nick, owner of JFT Brothers, a Family owned and operated excavation business. We put quality and customer service at the forefront of our operation. \nOffering: \nLand Clearing & Site Prep\nUtilities Trenching\nLandscaping \n& Soon to be fully certified… \nSeptic Systems

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GTC Construction LLC
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Burbank, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

"Pad for lawn statue went well. Leveling area beneath garage door, i.e., sill, didn't go as I had hoped. I originally felt grinding-down high area was best solution, but Contractor tried applying a leveling grout, which didn't solve problem. The grout began to crumble when vehicle was driven over it after letting it harden for several days. Attempted to reach Contractor several times via phone and text message to see if problem with sill leveling could be corrected, but no response."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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KT'S Construction Services, LLC
4.2(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Burbank, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Dave to do a entire Kitchen makeover. Dave is the most professional contractor we have worked with. Dave was extremely through, looking out for our interest with subs he hired. Dave receptive to our ideas and worked to facilitate our requests. Our appliance dealer commented that Dave was the most hands on contractor they had meet. We have additional projects coming up in the future and plan to use Dave Laube as our contractor. We recommend anyone planning a remodeling project, talk with Dave Laube to see what he could do for them."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Steve Hastings & Son's General Contracting
3.7(
21
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Burbank, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had new base boards installed through out the house. They bought the material and delivered it before they started the job so we could paint them before installing them. The worker was fast and very good at what he was doing. he did a great job and would have them do another job for use."
New siding and paint
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 Back yard area
 Kitchen floor
 End of the house

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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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