"It went very well. Excavated the top soil and installed and compacted 6inches of pit run and capped with a few inches of 1-1/4" gravel. They cleaned up all the shoulders and made the driveway look like it had always been there. Very professional job."
"Randy and team did an excellent job on our walkway. They were prompt, stayed in close communication, and were ready to go when the weather allowed. Our walkway looks fantastic and is safe which was our primary concern. We couldn't be happier and would highly recommend!"
"Jerad supplied a very reasonable quote for excavation and gravel work compared to other firms and provided excellent work, done quickly and efficiently. He went beyond my expectations, plus he is a great guy. I would recommend him highly. You will not be disappointed."
"The repair person was informative and took the time to explain what he was doing so I could learn how to use the system more efficiently and perform some preventive maintenance myself in the future."
"I recently hired Versant Excavation for a landscaping project, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. They left the site clean and organized, which was much appreciated. I would highly recommend Versant Excavation for any landscaping needs. Their expertise and commitment to quality made the whole experience seamless, and the end result has really enhanced the beauty of my property."
"In Depth Excavation was amazing to work with. Dillon gave us an estimate that was better than others who were offering less. He scheduled dates for us and arrived on time as scheduled. He removed all of the invasive plants, along with as many roots as he was able to pull up. He hauled away trash that was hidden within the plants, and he leveled the ground out nicely. He was able to arrange for last-minute help with tree removal when another contractor was not working safely. We have another project coming up, and Dillon will be our guy!"
"Aces Four did an excellent job both before and during the installation. When the job just before ours was hung up, they kept us informed of the delay and gave us daily updates as to when they could start our job. The initial contract was for ~60 feet and when the actual installation turned out to be ~90 feet, they owned the mistake and did not charge for the difference. They re-graded the area per our request and used the left-over gravel on our path. They even swept the area where the pea-gravel had been staged. There one thing that didn't go absolutely perfectly, was minor. The sub-contractor, who did the septic tank pumping, damaged a blueberry bush and left our hose spray nozzle in the excavation where, if I hadn't seen it, it might very likely have been buried. Other than that, considering that this was a case of a failing septic system, the whole experience went very well. I would definitely hire Aces Four again."
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.
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.
Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.
To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.
Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.
Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.
As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.
The Darrington, WA homeowners’ guide to excavation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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