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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Des Moines - Updated Nov 2026

Triton Excavation INC
4.6(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came to look at some work on a Saturday and just did it rite then. I wasn't expecting that so was thrilled. Did a great job on a totally miserable project, got it done quickly, cleaned up and cost was very fair. I'd recommend them in a heartbeat"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mount Olive Landscape & Construction
4.8(
42
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They stabilize a bank with a retaining wall including drainage and then re-landscaping and and planting the shrubs, the big thing was stabilizing. The Hillside with the retaining wall. They were very professional and efficient and came in on budget they left my yard clean and did No damage they we're very careful not to damage my ornamentals and Roberto I think he is the manager he make sure to supervise everything."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mount Olive Landscape & Constr
4.8(
62
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a large section of fence that had blown over due to rotting posts. Norberto came out to assess the damage and got back to me the next day with a quote. He was able to man the project the following week and complete the work in 2 days time. Workmanship was excellent and I’m very pleased with the end product. I highly recommend Mount Olive."
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Vinyl Fence Project
Vinyl Fence Project
Flagstone Patio
Flagstone Patio

+46

Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.
4.4(
20
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fast and easy. Gary was extremely responsive and timely. They responded first, got us scheduled asap, and finished the work in a blink. They were thorough and efficient and did an excellent job. I highly recommend their services for anyone needing demolition or excavation."
Wall project
Wall project
Retaining Wall
Parking lot
Parking lot

+52

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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P4 Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great construction company to work with They’re professional, reliable, and do quality work I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a good construction company!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by18%of homeowners
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Seattle Rockeries
4.8(
62
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scope of project was removal of existing concrete pavers and hemlock stump, then installing 7-9 rockery flat steps made of natural basalt rockery rocks. We were thoroughly happy with the work from Seattle Rockeries. Harry and his crew were very knowledgeable, fast and friendly. Sharing pics of before and after."
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Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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JIREH ASPHALT AND CONCRETE, INC.
4.5(
23
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job. They were on-time, fast and high quality work. Challenging job site with several large trees and massive roots. They moved a huge amount of dirt and did a precise leveling with proper drainage. They prepared the project in one day and poured the next! The stamping process was very interesting and a work of art. Several neighbors have talked to me about having them do work for them. Still getting complements!"
Commercial Asphalt
Concrete Driveway
Paver Driveway
Stamped Concrete
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+16

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Northern Horizons Land and Yard Restoration
4.5(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jesse is an incredibly hard worker. He removed around 1000sq ft of blackberry bushes, which uncovered lots of junk left over from previous homeowners. He was generous enough to remove the junk along with the bushes, cleaning up our yard to make it safe for the kids to play."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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