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Legendary Dirt Diggers
4.6(
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Serving George, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job and were professional and nice people to work with. They poured retaining wall and excavated and poured a concrete driveway."
Dirt Work
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Earth Works Landscaping
4.8(
10
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Serving George, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very pleased with earthworks. They came on time and were fast and friendly. Our yard looks great. We would recommend and use them again in the future."
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Gallery

+30

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Eldred Earthworks & Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving George, 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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gravel driveway
gravel driveway

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EMPIRE VUE
5.0(
4
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Serving George, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"While I did not hire this company ultimately, I remained very impressed that they came to the site fully prepared (they did a ton of research on my property) and were ready to go day one had we chosen to go with them. In the end, we only decided to go with another contractor due to their existing familiarity with the current neighborhood we were in however, Empirevue are a top notch professional company judging by our initial interaction and I will be reaching out to them again for our other projects"
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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THIS IS THE WAY CONSTRUCTION & HANDYMAN LLC
5.0(
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Serving George, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The guys were all wonderful and very friendly and helpful. They took down my unsafe and very old deck along with a caved in shed and built me a new, bigger, safer and beautiful one! Can’t wait to get some furniture out there and enjoy the amazing view it offers."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JG Construction LLC
4.9(
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Serving George, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were AWESOME!!! I would absolutely rehire them for other projects & I would recommend them to other people! They came out right away & had it done pretty quick! They did a great job too! I wish I could hire them for ALL my projects!"
Stills home improvement
Original
Drainage + grading
Water control berm
Pavers and Hardscaping Project

+44

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Construction & Excavation LLC
4.6(
10
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Serving George, 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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Retaining wall
Retaining wall

+21

Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by85%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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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.

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