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Fuel Tank Installation Company, Inc.

4.89(
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Fuel Tank Installation Company, Inc.

4.89(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with over 50 years in business and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"This company was efficient, communicative and reasonably priced. I needed to decommission my oil tank and Paul did a great job. "

Alex E on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with over 50 years in business and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"This company was efficient, communicative and reasonably priced. I needed to decommission my oil tank and Paul did a great job. "

Alex E on June 2025


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Diane's Tank Removal Services, LLC

4.88(
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Diane's Tank Removal Services, LLC

4.88(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Our mission at Diane's Tank Removal Services, LLC, is to perform for our customers the highest level of quality services at fair and competitive market prices, and to ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas; including timelines, attention to detail, and service-minded attitudes. Give us a call today!

"They are Great People and did everything to help me. I Highly Recommend them to others."

Earl C on February 2021

Our mission at Diane's Tank Removal Services, LLC, is to perform for our customers the highest level of quality services at fair and competitive market prices, and to ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas; including timelines, attention to detail, and service-minded attitudes. Give us a call today!

"They are Great People and did everything to help me. I Highly Recommend them to others."

Earl C on February 2021


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Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.

4.97(
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Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.

4.97(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

GBE has over 44 years of experience in the utility, demolition and excavation industry around the greater Seattle area. If you want your exterior home or business project completed efficiently and on budget, give the owner Gary Gaston a call. He will personally meet with you on site and walk you through every detail from start to finish so your project runs smoothly. We look forward to working with you!

"No none sense! Super skilled! Beyond expectations."

John B on July 2024

GBE has over 44 years of experience in the utility, demolition and excavation industry around the greater Seattle area. If you want your exterior home or business project completed efficiently and on budget, give the owner Gary Gaston a call. He will personally meet with you on site and walk you through every detail from start to finish so your project runs smoothly. We look forward to working with you!

"No none sense! Super skilled! Beyond expectations."

John B on July 2024


A Paradise Concrete & Construction, LLC

4.44(
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A Paradise Concrete & Construction, LLC

4.44(
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Customers say: Quality work
27 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

A Paradise Concrete & Construction is a well established business in the Seattle area, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched! For the best of the best call Paradise Concrete & Construction for your next project!

"Ben started the project promptly and finished it on the second day. My only problem was that his quote was initially quite reasonable; however, after starting the project, he felt that several modifications were needed, so the finished price was much higher than the initial quote. The wall looked good, however. I was pleased with the finished product."

Robert H on November 2025

A Paradise Concrete & Construction is a well established business in the Seattle area, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched! For the best of the best call Paradise Concrete & Construction for your next project!

"Ben started the project promptly and finished it on the second day. My only problem was that his quote was initially quite reasonable; however, after starting the project, he felt that several modifications were needed, so the finished price was much higher than the initial quote. The wall looked good, however. I was pleased with the finished product."

Robert H on November 2025


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Vestige Environmental

4.91(
22
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Vestige Environmental

4.91(
22
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

At Vestige Environmental, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Great job!"

Greg S on March 2023

At Vestige Environmental, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Great job!"

Greg S on March 2023


Envirotank, LLC

4.98(
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Envirotank, LLC

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Prompt, fully explained what they were doing, best price I found."

Ila B on October 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Prompt, fully explained what they were doing, best price I found."

Ila B on October 2022


VISTA GARDENS

4.90(
90
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VISTA GARDENS

4.90(
90
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
51 local quotes requested

Vista Gardens is your premiere local landscape company. We will treat your landscape with the utmost care and assure your satisfaction while we make your dreams reality. We can take care of your hardscape and landscape installation from start to finish. We look forward to hearing from you to start your new dream landscape!

"Couldn't have gone better. I found Rodrigo on Angi, but then discovered that several of our neighbors had used him and loved him. We were going to get multiple bids but after talking with him, he was so nice, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced that we decided to go ahead on his removing the concrete. We then came up with the idea of using that concrete as a broken concrete entryway path and decided to have him do that as well when our backyard unit was finished. Couldn't have made a better choice. He's creative, conscientious, meticulous, notices things that we hadn't thought of and just a terrific person to work with. Our broken concrete entryway has different colored stones in between and it looks great, a wonderful entrance to the new house. Rodrigo also did a surface for a bike shed we're building and a walkway to and platform for a hot tub. We'd recommend him to anyone."

Paul L on April 2022

Vista Gardens is your premiere local landscape company. We will treat your landscape with the utmost care and assure your satisfaction while we make your dreams reality. We can take care of your hardscape and landscape installation from start to finish. We look forward to hearing from you to start your new dream landscape!

"Couldn't have gone better. I found Rodrigo on Angi, but then discovered that several of our neighbors had used him and loved him. We were going to get multiple bids but after talking with him, he was so nice, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced that we decided to go ahead on his removing the concrete. We then came up with the idea of using that concrete as a broken concrete entryway path and decided to have him do that as well when our backyard unit was finished. Couldn't have made a better choice. He's creative, conscientious, meticulous, notices things that we hadn't thought of and just a terrific person to work with. Our broken concrete entryway has different colored stones in between and it looks great, a wonderful entrance to the new house. Rodrigo also did a surface for a bike shed we're building and a walkway to and platform for a hot tub. We'd recommend him to anyone."

Paul L on April 2022


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Dolen Construction LLC

5.00(
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Dolen Construction LLC

5.00(
6
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Super Service Award
34 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

Dolen Construction is a full-service Construction Company dedicated to serving all our customer’s needs. Having more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, our in-house experts are sure to have an answer to all your construction desires! We have customers in both the residential and commercial sectors serving large and small clients alike. Call us today for a quote or job walk, we look forward to working with you!!

"The work done was outstanding, the customer service was professional and friendly. Overall it was a great experience!"

Jordan G on June 2025

Dolen Construction is a full-service Construction Company dedicated to serving all our customer’s needs. Having more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, our in-house experts are sure to have an answer to all your construction desires! We have customers in both the residential and commercial sectors serving large and small clients alike. Call us today for a quote or job walk, we look forward to working with you!!

"The work done was outstanding, the customer service was professional and friendly. Overall it was a great experience!"

Jordan G on June 2025


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GBD, LLC

5.00(
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GBD, LLC

5.00(
4
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
87 local quotes requested

Serving our community since 1997 New profile update. NOTE: We have been receiving a lot of small job requests “Labor for hire” and unfortunately we do not have the capability to support small labor jobs. GBD has new dependable equipment with the best operators in the biz. Our single day rate is on the lower percentage of surrounding Excavation Companies but having the best operators and equipment come with costs. If your project and budget is under 1500$ a small landscape Company is probably what your looking for. Feel free to ask if your project qualifies as we are always eager to support. Residential: Turn key excavation projects: New Home sites, Shops, Concrete Pads (ANY SIZE) / Clearing ( ANY SIZE) / Gravel parkinglots (ANY SIZE) / Driveways (ANY SIZE) . Make your property worth it's full potential by utilizing every inch! ( See Web site for details) Commercial/Residential : Turn Key inside building solutions: machinery pad solutions / High density concrete engineered pads / Vaults / Footings. 3 (new) excavators 0 emissions. New building site full earthworks start to finish. We are a small Family owned business that has been in business for 27 years through some tough economical times due to our foundation in which keeps our Co going. Moral Compass, Integrity, pride and punctuality. In 27 years of operation we have 0 leans 0 lawsuits 0 on job injuries. Our company is 4th generation construction ownership. Our values stem from the days where a hand shake and your word was bond. We have definitely found our place in SPS and our surrounding areas to support and build our tradition and values. With cost always a rise in Western Wa we pay close detail to our customers budget and ALWAYS stay honest to our selves and customers.

"I had a large, 100 year old, dairy barn that had collapsed. GBD visited the site, quoted a price to demo the structure. They showed up on time, completed all work as quoted, finished on time and billed exactly what was quoted. Great company to work with. I highly recommend them."

Paul F on March 2021

Serving our community since 1997 New profile update. NOTE: We have been receiving a lot of small job requests “Labor for hire” and unfortunately we do not have the capability to support small labor jobs. GBD has new dependable equipment with the best operators in the biz. Our single day rate is on the lower percentage of surrounding Excavation Companies but having the best operators and equipment come with costs. If your project and budget is under 1500$ a small landscape Company is probably what your looking for. Feel free to ask if your project qualifies as we are always eager to support. Residential: Turn key excavation projects: New Home sites, Shops, Concrete Pads (ANY SIZE) / Clearing ( ANY SIZE) / Gravel parkinglots (ANY SIZE) / Driveways (ANY SIZE) . Make your property worth it's full potential by utilizing every inch! ( See Web site for details) Commercial/Residential : Turn Key inside building solutions: machinery pad solutions / High density concrete engineered pads / Vaults / Footings. 3 (new) excavators 0 emissions. New building site full earthworks start to finish. We are a small Family owned business that has been in business for 27 years through some tough economical times due to our foundation in which keeps our Co going. Moral Compass, Integrity, pride and punctuality. In 27 years of operation we have 0 leans 0 lawsuits 0 on job injuries. Our company is 4th generation construction ownership. Our values stem from the days where a hand shake and your word was bond. We have definitely found our place in SPS and our surrounding areas to support and build our tradition and values. With cost always a rise in Western Wa we pay close detail to our customers budget and ALWAYS stay honest to our selves and customers.

"I had a large, 100 year old, dairy barn that had collapsed. GBD visited the site, quoted a price to demo the structure. They showed up on time, completed all work as quoted, finished on time and billed exactly what was quoted. Great company to work with. I highly recommend them."

Paul F on March 2021


WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION & REMODEL, INC

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WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION & REMODEL, INC

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Approved Pro
17 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

About Marc the Handyman Backed by years of hands-on experience, Marc the Handyman—the trusted name behind Williams Construction & Remodel, Inc.—specializes in helping homeowners tackle everything from heavy-duty prep work to smart home upgrades. Marc and his licensed team handle demolition, excavation, major and minor grading, foundation drainage, and egress window installation with precision and professionalism. They're also equipped for creative landscaping design, efficient drainage solutions, and everyday handyman services. Whether you're breaking ground or fixing what's already there, Marc delivers dependable results with a personal touch. Serving the greater Washington area, Marc the Handyman is known for showing up, doing the work right, and keeping your project moving forward. 📞 206-713-5080 — Call Marc today and let's get to work!

About Marc the Handyman Backed by years of hands-on experience, Marc the Handyman—the trusted name behind Williams Construction & Remodel, Inc.—specializes in helping homeowners tackle everything from heavy-duty prep work to smart home upgrades. Marc and his licensed team handle demolition, excavation, major and minor grading, foundation drainage, and egress window installation with precision and professionalism. They're also equipped for creative landscaping design, efficient drainage solutions, and everyday handyman services. Whether you're breaking ground or fixing what's already there, Marc delivers dependable results with a personal touch. Serving the greater Washington area, Marc the Handyman is known for showing up, doing the work right, and keeping your project moving forward. 📞 206-713-5080 — Call Marc today and let's get to work!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

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.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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