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Dependable Excavation Plus
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Defendable Excavation Plus provided ground leveling, rock and brush removal services for me. A bid was promptly given me, and the service provided was excellently completed in one day. I recommend this company to anyone needing this type of service."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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JB and Son Excavating
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Credit card accepted

"Extremely well done. Project had flooding issues. The crew dug a drain well, regraded the yard and input a French drain system efficiently, effectively and were really easy to work with. Jimmy was clear, communicative and quick. I will definitely rely on this company again when necessary. Fantastic experience!"
Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Superior Services Contracting LLC
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Shannon was referred to me for demolition and cleanup services after my house fire. He is a friendly long time local, the kind of guy you want to hire, (not the out of town fly by night kinda guy). He is dependable, dedicated and enjoys his work. Shannon is a true talent and in his element in the Excavator."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
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JS Trucking and Excavation LLC
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Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We loved working with Jason! He was very easy to work with, quick to start on our projects, did a fantastic job, and was the most affordable out of everyone we spoke to. We will definitely be working with him again for future projects!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TMR Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Centralia, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

TMR Excavation LLC is a locally owned excavation company serving Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality dirt work. We specialize in residential projects including Site prep, Shop pads, Driveway installs, land clearing, grading, trenching, drainage solutions, brush removal, and more. With 10 years of experience working for top regional contractors in both heavy civil and residential jobs, we bring the experience to the private sector — offering honest service, transparent process, expert results, and a job done right. From the first estimate to the final grade, we take pride in getting your project done for you!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

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.

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.

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