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We Dig It Excavation
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Friday Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Easy to work and gets the job done nicely."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JB Construction
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Friday Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

JB Const . is dedicated to serving our community and our professionalism is what you will need for your next project ..We are a small company that allows us to perform quality projects without to many employees and sub contractors ..Sub Contractors associated with JB Const are as dedicated as we are in serving our customers and will take every step possible to see your project is being done correctly and finished at a reasonable time...Our customers are always satisfied when we leave the job and we are always happy to make new friends !! Quality Craftsmenship Guaranteed !

Rasar state Park
Handicap Bathroom
Stamped Concrete
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Mccaffree clearing llc
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Friday Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Land clearing. Forestry Mulching, brush removal, site preparation, gravel road installation. Here at McCaffree Clearing LLC, I recognize that not having the space you need on your lot for your goals is a problem, and can be frustrating. I'm here for your problem's solutions!

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Forrest&Erin Enterprises
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Friday Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

We are proudly serving the Friday Harbor and surrounding areas. We provide quality construction work with a focus on sustainable design. We go into every job with an environmentally cautious outlook. Call us today for a free estimate!

Land clearing
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Expert Home Builders, Inc.
0.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Friday Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With multiple years of experience, David and the Expert Home Builders team can take on any project. They make sure to leave each customer with a smile.

Remodeling bathroom
Remodeling kitchen
concrete
Response time2 days
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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.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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