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DALTON IRONWORKS LLC
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Serving Colfax, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Dalton worked diligently tp design unique and beautiful steel railings for my front steps and did so within my tight budget. I would use them again for any steel project."
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North stairway
Glamour shot buttoning up the balcony
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dent repaired

+14

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Three Bear Contracting, LLC
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Serving Colfax, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great team and excellent work; did grading and removal of excess material. Always kept me informed of project and times. Would definitely hire again if needed. Friendly, professional, experienced."
Septic System Installation
Septic Tank Installation
Dome Chamber Drain Field Installation
Dome Chamber Drain Field Installation
New Septic Installation

+4

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue ridge construction
New to Angi

Serving Colfax, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

with over 30 years experience installing commercial and residential sprinkler systems, fencing, retaining walls and excavation. We know what it takes to make a top quality product that lasts for decades and that's why we only use professional grade products and materials and we never cut corners.. So if you want quality and expertise please give us a try.

Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Small retaining wall

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HH&E
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Serving Colfax, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Driveway is amazing. Can't wait for the other work. Quick, efficient and not a arm & a leg very affordable. Which isn't something we say much anymore with high inflation"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gelderman Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Colfax, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Gelderman Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Various Projects
Various Projects
Various Projects
Various Projects

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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