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JM Excavating LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Ephrata, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Absolutely! You could write: ?I had a great experience! They were professional, reliable, and did an excellent job with the excavation and grading work. Everything was completed efficiently and exactly as expected. Communication was great throughout the process, and they made sure the job was done right. I?m very satisfied with the results and would definitely recommend them to anyone needing excavation or grading work."
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Earth Works Landscaping
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ephrata, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional and highly committed to doing an excellent landscaping job. Ow Net of Earth Works, Jayme, did exactly what he said he was going to do and more. Job started when I was told and completed in a timely manner. My husband says they worked their â assesâ off. Bid was almost half of other bids for the same job. Landscaping job turned out great! Hire Earth Works, you wonâ t be disappointed!!!"
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Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Eldred Earthworks & Excavation LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ephrata, 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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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Construction & Excavation LLC
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Ephrata, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Project: Constructed a stamped concrete patio. The work was completed in a timely manner and looks great. Although this was a small job for this company, Denis answered all my questions and provided friendly and professional advice. I highly recommend Precision Construction."
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Lake house Chelan wa
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Retaining wall

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Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Sound Tradesmen LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ephrata, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Geoff and his team were a lifeline as no one seemed to know how to find the leak that was causing a major water leak in my yard. They located the leak and repaired the water line within 24 hours of contacting them. They were on time, extremely fair on the quote and communicated with me throughout the process. They did a top notch job and most importantly gave me peace of mind. I will be calling on them again with any major repairs and highly recommended Sound Tradesmen LLC."
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VIP Lounge Completed
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Finished day 30
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Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
INTERSTATE EXCAVATING LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ephrata, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time3 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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. 

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 best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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