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Trackwest, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fairfield, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

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"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!"
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Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup

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DALTON IRONWORKS LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairfield, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Dalton worked diligently tp design unique and beautiful steel railings for my front steps and did so within my tight budget. I would use them again for any steel project."
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Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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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 Fairfield, WA and surrounding areas

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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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DIAMOND E ENTERPRISES LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Fairfield, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Tree trimming and removal
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Tree trimming and removal

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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