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Avatar for Berto Construction
Berto Construction
5.0(
27
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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

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
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(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

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

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Expert Dirtworx, LLC
4.9(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for EVERGREEN ARBORWORKS
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

6 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

"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%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for DALTON IRONWORKS LLC
DALTON IRONWORKS LLC
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I can tell Jay cares about the quality work he puts out. Did a beautiful job on the out door porch and stair rails, I asked for a bid on the indoor star rail. ThankJay!"
south stairway
North stairway
Glamour shot buttoning up the balcony
finished product street view
dent repaired

+14

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
5 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

"I was getting a vacant lot prepped for placement of a modular home. Keenan understood what I was looking for. He asked questions and offered suggestions on items I had not thought of. There were changes that had to be made to the original plan. He rolled with them and my lot is ready for my new home delivery. He and his crew were very professional and thorough. I highly recommend them for your project. You will be pleased."
Terraced Garden
Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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.

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.

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