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Avatar for Dependable Excavation Plus
Dependable Excavation Plus
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ethel, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Defendable Excavation Plus provided ground leveling, rock and brush removal services for me. A bid was promptly given me, and the service provided was excellently completed in one day. I recommend this company to anyone needing this type of service."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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GRADECO LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Ethel, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had some trees cut down and we needed the area graded and ready for gravel so we could have additional parking. It looks so awesome and we have so much more parking now! Well worth it, would definitely hire him again."
Topsoil is spread
Sod is installed
Spreading topsoil
Landscaping project
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JS Trucking and Excavation LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ethel, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We loved working with Jason! He was very easy to work with, quick to start on our projects, did a fantastic job, and was the most affordable out of everyone we spoke to. We will definitely be working with him again for future projects!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wrangler Specialty Const
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Ethel, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I needed a concrete foundation for a metal building I got installed on my property. The Wrangler Specialty Const did outstanding job building the foundation true to the specifications provided. They completed the project on time and for very reasonable price."
Lean-To Shed
Custom Deck
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Alltime Construction LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ethel, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Mark and his team for a manufactured home demo/install. They have done excellently work on the project! I'm very happy with the work and would hire them again, I highly recommend them to anyone that needs to do a project!"
Response time5 days
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TMR Excavation
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ethel, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

TMR Excavation LLC is a locally owned excavation company serving Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality dirt work. We specialize in residential projects including Site prep, Shop pads, Driveway installs, land clearing, grading, trenching, drainage solutions, brush removal, and more. With 10 years of experience working for top regional contractors in both heavy civil and residential jobs, we bring the experience to the private sector — offering honest service, transparent process, expert results, and a job done right. From the first estimate to the final grade, we take pride in getting your project done for you!

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Expedeck
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ethel, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Job went very quickly and smoothly. Entire project was completed by one four-man crew in less than 20 hours over three work days. Definitely would hire again and recommend to others."
Andrew Farjo
Landscape Lighting with retaining walls
Accent wall / Seating wall with LED lighting
Andrew Farjo
Andrew Farjo

+31

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&T Excavating, LLP
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ethel, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were fast and efficient, and they completed job on a timely manner."
Stump Removal
Land Cleanup
Land Clearing
Rv
Rv

+6

Response time3 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Creekside Excavation & Hauling LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ethel, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The customer service and communication was top notch. I would recommend this establishment to everyone"
Foundation dig out & Pad Compaction
Land before road & landscaping
Progress including tree clearing
Finished Product
Additional Photos

+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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