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Avatar for KLC EXCAVATING LLC
KLC EXCAVATING LLC
5.0(
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Great company to work with. He was professional, reliable, and communicated well throughout the project. The work was finished on time, and the quality was better than I expected. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone needing excavation or landscaping work, and I would happily use him again in the future."
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JB and Son Excavating
4.9(
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Extremely well done. Project had flooding issues. The crew dug a drain well, regraded the yard and input a French drain system efficiently, effectively and were really easy to work with. Jimmy was clear, communicative and quick. I will definitely rely on this company again when necessary. Fantastic experience!"
Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Beko's Trees, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Company did an amazing job taking care of our standing dead trees and a couple live ones. They cleaned up everything and handled it very quickly."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Superior Services Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an outstanding experience with Shannon at Superior Services. He used his excavator to expertly level, trench, and slope my property, exceeding all my expectations. The cost was very reasonable, and he was impressively punctual throughout the entire project. Shannon's professionalism and skill truly made a difference. I highly recommend his services for any excavation needs!"
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area

+22

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lakeview Contractors, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lakeview will be the only contractor I will ever hire. Family owned business who treats you like family and goes way above and beyond. They have done numerous jobs for us from small repairs to large including painting, fixing siding, repairing house trim, bathrooms, you name it! You won’t be disappointed with the quality and expertise they provide."
livingroom
Bathroom
kitchen
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PNW Timberghost Land Management Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All aspects of this project were done efficiently, professionally. and the outcome exceeded my expectations. Communications were frequent and informative. Two maple tree stumps were removed via excavator, vs. grinding/chipping. This resulted in the area being free of roots and debris. I am very happy with the results. The price was very reasonable. I highly recommend this company. Pictures include before and after."
Forestry Mulching
Tree Removal
Stump Removal
Stump Removal
Stump Removal

+7

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Samuel Jacob Construction LLC
4.6(
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Sam helped me complete several items on a new manufactured home installation. We backfilled trenches, put in drainage lines and a dry well for my downspouts, and backfilled and graded around the perimeter of the home. Sam is a hard worker and has a "get-it-done" attitude. I would definitely hire him again and have no reservations recommending him to others."
front yard
Parking Area
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Beautiful Cedar Fence Aftere
front yard

+32

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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