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Avatar for Berto Construction
Berto Construction
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dave and Derek did an awesome job excavating our new home! Really great experience and good prices. Very hardworking team of guys. They were respectful, attentive, efficient, communicative and definitely knew what they were doing. Squeezed me into their busy schedule which I really appreciated. Everything looks perfect! The owner Dave is awesome. I would highly recommend them to anyone with excavation or site prep needs."
Tree/brush clearing
House Foundation
Septic Installation
Septic Install
Septic Installation

+32

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Trackwest, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have worked with trackwest fencing on several occasions. They've always sent trustworthy people who can communicate well and produce a really good product. I've done a lot of fencing work in the past but they've always come up with new techniques that I learned from. I plan on working with this company on many occasions in the future."
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup

+37

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Expert Dirtworx, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Matt did such a great job of tearing down and removing my dilapidated garage - he handled everything from getting the permit, arranging for asbestos testing, getting the electrical located and delivery of the dumpsters. He was careful to not damage any existing fences, and when he left, the area had been raked clean and there wasn’t a trace of the old building left behind. I would absolutely hire him again. Very professional, easy to work with, and kind."
Various jobs
equipment
Various jobs
equipment
Various jobs

+22

Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EVERGREEN ARBORWORKS
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Evergreen Arborworks is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+21

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EVERGREEN ARBORWORKS
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a dead tree and several trees leaning towards our house that they took down. They cut them up into manageable chunks and put them in an easy spot for me to cut up later for firewood. Also piled all branches and scraps in my burn pile. Very professional and easy to work with around my schedule."
Hazard tree removal
Hazard tree removal
Hazard tree removal
Hazard tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HardtScape Contracting
4.4(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a fantastic job on my property which consisted of leveling out about 2 acres and adding in a gravel driveway. Responded very well to feedback and alteration requests. Very personable and I left the transaction feeling like it was money very well spent."
Terraced Garden
Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Eldred Earthworks & Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Eldred Earthworks & Excavation LLC is a Washington-based excavation contractor providing professional forestry mulching, excavation, grading, and land clearing services for residential, agricultural, and commercial properties. We help property owners transform overgrown, damaged, or undeveloped land into clean, usable ground ready for construction, access, restoration, or improvement. Our services include excavation and grading, dirt work, lot clearing, forestry mulching, driveway restoration, driveway removal, debris removal, dirt removal, stump grinding and removal, sagebrush removal, storm debris cleanup, trenching, and fire mitigation services. Whether you need a homesite prepared, access roads restored, utilities trenched, or overgrown acreage reclaimed, we bring dependable equipment, hard work, and attention to detail to every project.\nWe specialize in efficient, low-impact land clearing solutions that improve property usability while helping reduce fire hazards and cleanup costs

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gravel driveway
gravel driveway

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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. 

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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