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Fuel Tank Installation Company, Inc.

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Fuel Tank Installation Company, Inc.

4.89(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with over 50 years in business and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"This company was efficient, communicative and reasonably priced. I needed to decommission my oil tank and Paul did a great job. "

Alex E on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with over 50 years in business and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"This company was efficient, communicative and reasonably priced. I needed to decommission my oil tank and Paul did a great job. "

Alex E on June 2025


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Diane's Tank Removal Services, LLC

4.88(
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Diane's Tank Removal Services, LLC

4.88(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Our mission at Diane's Tank Removal Services, LLC, is to perform for our customers the highest level of quality services at fair and competitive market prices, and to ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas; including timelines, attention to detail, and service-minded attitudes. Give us a call today!

"They are Great People and did everything to help me. I Highly Recommend them to others."

Earl C on February 2021

Our mission at Diane's Tank Removal Services, LLC, is to perform for our customers the highest level of quality services at fair and competitive market prices, and to ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas; including timelines, attention to detail, and service-minded attitudes. Give us a call today!

"They are Great People and did everything to help me. I Highly Recommend them to others."

Earl C on February 2021


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Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.

4.97(
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Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.

4.97(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 years of experience

GBE has over 44 years of experience in the utility, demolition and excavation industry around the greater Seattle area. If you want your exterior home or business project completed efficiently and on budget, give the owner Gary Gaston a call. He will personally meet with you on site and walk you through every detail from start to finish so your project runs smoothly. We look forward to working with you!

"No none sense! Super skilled! Beyond expectations."

John B on July 2024

GBE has over 44 years of experience in the utility, demolition and excavation industry around the greater Seattle area. If you want your exterior home or business project completed efficiently and on budget, give the owner Gary Gaston a call. He will personally meet with you on site and walk you through every detail from start to finish so your project runs smoothly. We look forward to working with you!

"No none sense! Super skilled! Beyond expectations."

John B on July 2024


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Vestige Environmental

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Vestige Environmental

4.91(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

At Vestige Environmental, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Great job!"

Greg S on March 2023

At Vestige Environmental, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Great job!"

Greg S on March 2023


Envirotank, LLC

4.98(
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Envirotank, LLC

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Prompt, fully explained what they were doing, best price I found."

Ila B on October 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Prompt, fully explained what they were doing, best price I found."

Ila B on October 2022


"If you are flexible with hours/days he is great to work with."

Darren L on August 2022

A brand new company, but over 10 years of professional excavating experience with residential and commercial property! We have been putting smiles on the faces of customers all over Washington.

"If you are flexible with hours/days he is great to work with."

Darren L on August 2022


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EIB Group

5.00(
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EIB Group

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
12 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

At EIB Group LLC we provide excavation and underground utility services such as water line, sewer line, storm system, retaining wall, land clearing, and other excavation services. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Did an amazing job. Informative. Precise. Very good CS and communication. "

Michael D on October 2025

At EIB Group LLC we provide excavation and underground utility services such as water line, sewer line, storm system, retaining wall, land clearing, and other excavation services. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Did an amazing job. Informative. Precise. Very good CS and communication. "

Michael D on October 2025


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Dolen Construction LLC

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Dolen Construction LLC

5.00(
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33 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

Dolen Construction is a full-service Construction Company dedicated to serving all our customer’s needs. Having more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, our in-house experts are sure to have an answer to all your construction desires! We have customers in both the residential and commercial sectors serving large and small clients alike. Call us today for a quote or job walk, we look forward to working with you!!

"The work done was outstanding, the customer service was professional and friendly. Overall it was a great experience!"

Jordan G on June 2025

Dolen Construction is a full-service Construction Company dedicated to serving all our customer’s needs. Having more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, our in-house experts are sure to have an answer to all your construction desires! We have customers in both the residential and commercial sectors serving large and small clients alike. Call us today for a quote or job walk, we look forward to working with you!!

"The work done was outstanding, the customer service was professional and friendly. Overall it was a great experience!"

Jordan G on June 2025


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EIB Group LLC

5.00(
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EIB Group LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

Founded in 2019, EIB Group is a family owned and operated excavation business serving our local community from Olympia to North Seattle. ***We do not offer oil, diesel or gas tank ground removal at this time. Sorry for the inconvenience*** EIB Group is the preferred general/subcontractor for commercial infrastructure, public works, and residential projects. Our focus is on civil, sewer, land grading, water distribution and interior construction. Favored by real estate investors and home owners, EIB Group can tackle your residential building projects with efficiency and attention to detail. From kitchen and bathroom renovations to garages and additions, EIB group will bring your project to life! Licensed, bonded and insured, with 35 years in the trades, you can be sure we will provide you with the best service and solutions. We overcome any challenge with courage, competence and determination. We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"We highly recommend them. On time, honest, very professional and hard workers. Provided competitive bid. Would encourage you to check them out first."

Sterling S on March 2024

Founded in 2019, EIB Group is a family owned and operated excavation business serving our local community from Olympia to North Seattle. ***We do not offer oil, diesel or gas tank ground removal at this time. Sorry for the inconvenience*** EIB Group is the preferred general/subcontractor for commercial infrastructure, public works, and residential projects. Our focus is on civil, sewer, land grading, water distribution and interior construction. Favored by real estate investors and home owners, EIB Group can tackle your residential building projects with efficiency and attention to detail. From kitchen and bathroom renovations to garages and additions, EIB group will bring your project to life! Licensed, bonded and insured, with 35 years in the trades, you can be sure we will provide you with the best service and solutions. We overcome any challenge with courage, competence and determination. We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"We highly recommend them. On time, honest, very professional and hard workers. Provided competitive bid. Would encourage you to check them out first."

Sterling S on March 2024


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GBD, LLC

5.00(
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GBD, LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
86 local quotes requested

Serving our community since 1997 New profile update. NOTE: We have been receiving a lot of small job requests “Labor for hire” and unfortunately we do not have the capability to support small labor jobs. GBD has new dependable equipment with the best operators in the biz. Our single day rate is on the lower percentage of surrounding Excavation Companies but having the best operators and equipment come with costs. If your project and budget is under 1500$ a small landscape Company is probably what your looking for. Feel free to ask if your project qualifies as we are always eager to support. Residential: Turn key excavation projects: New Home sites, Shops, Concrete Pads (ANY SIZE) / Clearing ( ANY SIZE) / Gravel parkinglots (ANY SIZE) / Driveways (ANY SIZE) . Make your property worth it's full potential by utilizing every inch! ( See Web site for details) Commercial/Residential : Turn Key inside building solutions: machinery pad solutions / High density concrete engineered pads / Vaults / Footings. 3 (new) excavators 0 emissions. New building site full earthworks start to finish. We are a small Family owned business that has been in business for 27 years through some tough economical times due to our foundation in which keeps our Co going. Moral Compass, Integrity, pride and punctuality. In 27 years of operation we have 0 leans 0 lawsuits 0 on job injuries. Our company is 4th generation construction ownership. Our values stem from the days where a hand shake and your word was bond. We have definitely found our place in SPS and our surrounding areas to support and build our tradition and values. With cost always a rise in Western Wa we pay close detail to our customers budget and ALWAYS stay honest to our selves and customers.

"I had a large, 100 year old, dairy barn that had collapsed. GBD visited the site, quoted a price to demo the structure. They showed up on time, completed all work as quoted, finished on time and billed exactly what was quoted. Great company to work with. I highly recommend them."

Paul F on March 2021

Serving our community since 1997 New profile update. NOTE: We have been receiving a lot of small job requests “Labor for hire” and unfortunately we do not have the capability to support small labor jobs. GBD has new dependable equipment with the best operators in the biz. Our single day rate is on the lower percentage of surrounding Excavation Companies but having the best operators and equipment come with costs. If your project and budget is under 1500$ a small landscape Company is probably what your looking for. Feel free to ask if your project qualifies as we are always eager to support. Residential: Turn key excavation projects: New Home sites, Shops, Concrete Pads (ANY SIZE) / Clearing ( ANY SIZE) / Gravel parkinglots (ANY SIZE) / Driveways (ANY SIZE) . Make your property worth it's full potential by utilizing every inch! ( See Web site for details) Commercial/Residential : Turn Key inside building solutions: machinery pad solutions / High density concrete engineered pads / Vaults / Footings. 3 (new) excavators 0 emissions. New building site full earthworks start to finish. We are a small Family owned business that has been in business for 27 years through some tough economical times due to our foundation in which keeps our Co going. Moral Compass, Integrity, pride and punctuality. In 27 years of operation we have 0 leans 0 lawsuits 0 on job injuries. Our company is 4th generation construction ownership. Our values stem from the days where a hand shake and your word was bond. We have definitely found our place in SPS and our surrounding areas to support and build our tradition and values. With cost always a rise in Western Wa we pay close detail to our customers budget and ALWAYS stay honest to our selves and customers.

"I had a large, 100 year old, dairy barn that had collapsed. GBD visited the site, quoted a price to demo the structure. They showed up on time, completed all work as quoted, finished on time and billed exactly what was quoted. Great company to work with. I highly recommend them."

Paul F on March 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

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 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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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