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Triton Excavation INC
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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

"The whole crew was wonderful to work with, professional and meticulous, cheerful and helpful, site left in great shape at the end of the demolition of three buildings and the challenging foundation hole excavation. Job finished on time, good value. Highly recommended!"
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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

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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%
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Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.
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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%
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Koritas Services, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They provided amazing work and completed it much faster than I wouldâ ve ever imagined. I highly recommend for landscaping and sod replacement."
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Drain Project
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chain link
privacy fence

+103

Response time9 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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P4 Construction, LLC
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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

"P4 construction came out to work on some drainage work I had on my property. They did a fabulous job. Highly recommend."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by18%of homeowners
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Seattle Rockeries
4.8(
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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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Glory
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Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Northern Horizons Land and Yard Restoration
4.5(
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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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Kay & JM, LLC
4.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great service, and attention to detail! Aimed to please and went the extra mile with details. Will rehire!"
siding
siding
siding
siding
columns

+28

Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Alberto’s Landscaping Services LLC
4.8(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Alberto is genuine, honest, skilled and deeply knowledgeable. He works hard and is loyal to his customers by providing fair pricing and finding ways to save money. Albertoss Landscaping is the only landscaper we'll call. Thank you Alberto for restoring the irrigation system at our newly purchased home. You're the best!"
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Irrigation system
Irrigation system
Irrigation system
Irrigation system

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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