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The Final Cut General Contracting, LLC
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Serving Chelan, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Awesome finish work to our tiny remote cabin! Ryan and crew installed our LVP flooring in just a few hours. He kept us up to date on the project with text and pictures, super helpful since we live in Seattle and had to work. His crew kept the construction site clean and the vendor he used for our cedar interior work was meticulous. Thanks Ryan!"
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Eldred Earthworks & Excavation LLC
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Serving Chelan, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

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Eldred Earthworks & Excavation LLC is a Washington-based excavation contractor providing professional forestry mulching, excavation, grading, and land clearing services for residential, agricultural, and commercial properties. We help property owners transform overgrown, damaged, or undeveloped land into clean, usable ground ready for construction, access, restoration, or improvement. Our services include excavation and grading, dirt work, lot clearing, forestry mulching, driveway restoration, driveway removal, debris removal, dirt removal, stump grinding and removal, sagebrush removal, storm debris cleanup, trenching, and fire mitigation services. Whether you need a homesite prepared, access roads restored, utilities trenched, or overgrown acreage reclaimed, we bring dependable equipment, hard work, and attention to detail to every project.\nWe specialize in efficient, low-impact land clearing solutions that improve property usability while helping reduce fire hazards and cleanup costs

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Thacker Excavation & Transportation, LLC
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Serving Chelan, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cory and Holly are great to work with! They communicated well, arrived on time each day, were mindful of the budget and meticulous in the work. Cory was flexible as we made changes as the project progressed. We were very pleased with their service and integrity. We highly recommended Thacker Excavation!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Grade Creek Excavation & Construction, LLC
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Serving Chelan, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was great working with Sissco and his son the job site was kept as neat as possible. He was always available if I had questions or concerns . Showed up on time and kept me informed. Will use again in the near future!"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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