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Berto Construction

4.98(
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Berto Construction

4.98(
25
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

DIGS DONE RIGHT Welcome to DDR Excavation by Berto Construction! Our team specializes in site preparation, excavation services, footings & foundation, septic systems, and roads & driveways. With over 30 years of experience, this reputable family business knows how to meet and exceed industry standards. We have consistently demonstrated exceptional quality work, quick scheduling, and absolute integrity in every job. We will walk alongside you throughout the entirety of your project with good communication from beginning to end. With multiple kinds of equipment and attachments, a highly trained management team, an experienced field crew, and top-notch technical and mechanical capabilities Berto can do it all. We are a full-service residential and commercial excavation contractor that is licensed, bonded, and insured. Please feel free to reach out with any questions so we can get you an estimate and get you scheduled! Looking forward to working with you. email: [email protected]

"The 5 star reviews speak for themselves. DDR Excavation is top notch!👌 I couldn't wrap my head around how precise and exact their work was done. They did the dig-out for my home foundation and a complete septic system. My house was built on a slope, so Dave's expertise really came in handy. He and Derek went right to work, keeping on schedule and completing all of the work at a very competitive price. If you're looking for an honest, hard-working, dependable company willing to communicate well throughout your project needs ... go with DDR Excavation. "

Jeanette S on March 2025

DIGS DONE RIGHT Welcome to DDR Excavation by Berto Construction! Our team specializes in site preparation, excavation services, footings & foundation, septic systems, and roads & driveways. With over 30 years of experience, this reputable family business knows how to meet and exceed industry standards. We have consistently demonstrated exceptional quality work, quick scheduling, and absolute integrity in every job. We will walk alongside you throughout the entirety of your project with good communication from beginning to end. With multiple kinds of equipment and attachments, a highly trained management team, an experienced field crew, and top-notch technical and mechanical capabilities Berto can do it all. We are a full-service residential and commercial excavation contractor that is licensed, bonded, and insured. Please feel free to reach out with any questions so we can get you an estimate and get you scheduled! Looking forward to working with you. email: [email protected]

"The 5 star reviews speak for themselves. DDR Excavation is top notch!👌 I couldn't wrap my head around how precise and exact their work was done. They did the dig-out for my home foundation and a complete septic system. My house was built on a slope, so Dave's expertise really came in handy. He and Derek went right to work, keeping on schedule and completing all of the work at a very competitive price. If you're looking for an honest, hard-working, dependable company willing to communicate well throughout your project needs ... go with DDR Excavation. "

Jeanette S on March 2025


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Jac of all Trades, LLC

5.00(
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Jac of all Trades, LLC

5.00(
21
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"He did the job with perfection and will rehire him anytime in the future. He is stellar in every area of his job performance. Hiring him is a wise choice. "

Twila R on May 2025

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"He did the job with perfection and will rehire him anytime in the future. He is stellar in every area of his job performance. Hiring him is a wise choice. "

Twila R on May 2025


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Trackwest, LLC

4.91(
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Trackwest, LLC

4.91(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

TrackWest is a local excavating company based in Newport, WA, helping property owners and builders take on everything from land clearing and grading to drainage, trenching, and small construction prep. From remodels and home additions to new driveways and foundations, we handle the essential groundwork that keeps your project on solid ground.

"Great service and did excellent job."

michelle s on March 2023

TrackWest is a local excavating company based in Newport, WA, helping property owners and builders take on everything from land clearing and grading to drainage, trenching, and small construction prep. From remodels and home additions to new driveways and foundations, we handle the essential groundwork that keeps your project on solid ground.

"Great service and did excellent job."

michelle s on March 2023


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Expert Dirt Worx

4.90(
10
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Expert Dirt Worx

4.90(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

"Hi, our goals are to always keep the trust of are customer's and quality satisfactory work that you expect and happy to stand behind our work and behind our customer's needs." Please note some areas will incur a travel charge, please contact me for further details.

"His response for my request for a quote was quick and our meeting was set timely. His quote was comparable to others and he was available and showed up within days. Although the job took him longer than estimated, he did not try to charge more, saying it was a learning experience. Very polite, professional, and wanted to make sure I was satisfied with his work. I would hire Matt again in a heartbeat."

Cheryl G on December 2024

"Hi, our goals are to always keep the trust of are customer's and quality satisfactory work that you expect and happy to stand behind our work and behind our customer's needs." Please note some areas will incur a travel charge, please contact me for further details.

"His response for my request for a quote was quick and our meeting was set timely. His quote was comparable to others and he was available and showed up within days. Although the job took him longer than estimated, he did not try to charge more, saying it was a learning experience. Very polite, professional, and wanted to make sure I was satisfied with his work. I would hire Matt again in a heartbeat."

Cheryl G on December 2024


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G-Man Construction

5.00(
8
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G-Man Construction

5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We offer a wide variety of excavation services. From trenching to foundation footings we can get the job done. Our equipment is specialized to work in small spaces and can get into hard to access areas. Our goal is to do the job quickly and efficiently to save the customer money. With more than 25 years of experience operating equipment we can certainly do any job big or small.

"It went great! We had tried to do this project for 2-3 years and could not get return calls or estimates from the contractors we called. Nick retuned calls, got estimates done quickly and got the work scheduled fast! Aaron came and took care of the cottonwood trunks. Aaron and Nick accomplished the digging, grading, dry well and culvert in about two days. Thank you. And the starting point was much more rugged than those pictures FYI."

Rob H on August 2021

We offer a wide variety of excavation services. From trenching to foundation footings we can get the job done. Our equipment is specialized to work in small spaces and can get into hard to access areas. Our goal is to do the job quickly and efficiently to save the customer money. With more than 25 years of experience operating equipment we can certainly do any job big or small.

"It went great! We had tried to do this project for 2-3 years and could not get return calls or estimates from the contractors we called. Nick retuned calls, got estimates done quickly and got the work scheduled fast! Aaron came and took care of the cottonwood trunks. Aaron and Nick accomplished the digging, grading, dry well and culvert in about two days. Thank you. And the starting point was much more rugged than those pictures FYI."

Rob H on August 2021


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EVERGREEN ARBORWORKS

5.00(
6
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EVERGREEN ARBORWORKS

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"Did a great job very satisfying with the whole job."

Jim B on December 2025

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!

"Did a great job very satisfying with the whole job."

Jim B on December 2025


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HardtScape Contracting

4.89(
14
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HardtScape Contracting

4.89(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Hardtscape Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great work, very prompt and professional. I will hire him again for another pad shortly! "

William J on September 2025

Hardtscape Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great work, very prompt and professional. I will hire him again for another pad shortly! "

William J on September 2025


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Trackwest, LLC

5.00(
5
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Trackwest, LLC

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Specializing in clearing, excavation, and grading. We have the equipment and experience to remove trees, brush, demo, dig trenches, house holes, driveways, and reshape or regrade your property. We love new challenging projects and coming up with unique solutions.

"They got the job done promptly. Of all the companies that gave me estimates the owner was the most thorough and explaining a variety of options fencing. They always came on the days and times they said they would and the fence looks great!"

Pamela L on November 2023

Specializing in clearing, excavation, and grading. We have the equipment and experience to remove trees, brush, demo, dig trenches, house holes, driveways, and reshape or regrade your property. We love new challenging projects and coming up with unique solutions.

"They got the job done promptly. Of all the companies that gave me estimates the owner was the most thorough and explaining a variety of options fencing. They always came on the days and times they said they would and the fence looks great!"

Pamela L on November 2023


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ARTHUR CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
5
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ARTHUR CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Locally owned company specializing in Land Management, Forestry, Excavation, Grading, Water and Power Trenching, Pole Hole Rock Drilling, Pole Buildings, Roofing and more. Contact for a quote today.

"Cole did an exceptional job on the small excavation project. The bid was reasonable.He had some great ideas on how to enhance the look of the excavation project in term of landscaping. He was professional. He completed the job in a timely manner. The area around the excavation was always cleaned up at the end of any day he worked. He was quick with the work; if I requested minor additions or modifications, he responded positively and quickly changed some things. He’s a perfectionist and takes pride in his work. Very courteous and hard-working professional. I recommend him highly."

David C on September 2025

Locally owned company specializing in Land Management, Forestry, Excavation, Grading, Water and Power Trenching, Pole Hole Rock Drilling, Pole Buildings, Roofing and more. Contact for a quote today.

"Cole did an exceptional job on the small excavation project. The bid was reasonable.He had some great ideas on how to enhance the look of the excavation project in term of landscaping. He was professional. He completed the job in a timely manner. The area around the excavation was always cleaned up at the end of any day he worked. He was quick with the work; if I requested minor additions or modifications, he responded positively and quickly changed some things. He’s a perfectionist and takes pride in his work. Very courteous and hard-working professional. I recommend him highly."

David C on September 2025


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Expert Dirtworx, LLC

4.80(
5
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Expert Dirtworx, LLC

4.80(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hi to all of you home owners want to give you a little insight on the company as a newer company that has the goals to build the company and to build the trust of are customers. We believe in are quality satisfactory work that you expect and happy to stand behind are work and behind are customer's needs.

"I hired Expert Dirtworx to break up basalt rock on corners to straighten out and repair 2 mile long driveway they did a great job highly recommend!"

Alvin R on May 2024

Hi to all of you home owners want to give you a little insight on the company as a newer company that has the goals to build the company and to build the trust of are customers. We believe in are quality satisfactory work that you expect and happy to stand behind are work and behind are customer's needs.

"I hired Expert Dirtworx to break up basalt rock on corners to straighten out and repair 2 mile long driveway they did a great job highly recommend!"

Alvin R on May 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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.

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.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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.

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