"The whole crew was wonderful to work with, professional and meticulous, cheerful and helpful, site left in great shape at the end of the demolition of three buildings and the challenging foundation hole excavation. Job finished on time, good value. Highly recommended!"
"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."
"Fast and easy. Gary was extremely responsive and timely. They responded first, got us scheduled asap, and finished the work in a blink. They were thorough and efficient and did an excellent job. I highly recommend their services for anyone needing demolition or excavation."
"Harry and crew did a fabulous job helping design and then building our retaining walls, at an appropriate price. They started exactly when scheduled and finished promptly a week later. Results are fabulous. I absolutely hope to work with them on future projects, and recommend them without reservation."
"Roger and his crew did exactly what he said they would do and completed the job when they said they would. I will definitely use them for more landscaping and sprinkler jobs"
"We hired ACS to put in a new bathroom in our basement. After interviewing several contractors, we chose Gary because he was honest and straightforward and we felt we could trust him right off the bat. He didn't let us down! Our project took a little longer than expected but Gary was considerate in keeping us updated on delays and timelines. Gary's crew was consistently respectful of our home and privacy. Our project turned out so much better than I had expected considering the small space that they had to work with. The bathroom is both beautiful and functional. One of the biggest things that I appreciated about ACS was the way the price their projects. They are not paid by the hour, but rather gave us a quote for the entire project from start to finish. We ended only a couple hundred dollars over the original estimate and that was solely due to some upgrades that we opted for. We will absolutely use ACS in the future and look forward to working with them on our next project!"
A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.
It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.
The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.
Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.
Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.
The Burien, WA homeowners’ guide to excavation services
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