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Avatar for Northern Utilities
Northern Utilities
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gabe was kind enough to give me a rough quote on removing a house on property we were considering purchasing. He was quick to respond as well as returning with an estimate. You nice to work with for the information we needed. I would recommend him anytime."
Water line replacement
Water line replacement
Water line replacement
Water line replacement
Water line replacement

+18

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LEWIS RIVER LANDSCAPE LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are amazing! I had a general idea of what I wanted, and Ryan and Brandon came out helped me bring my idea into reality. They’ve created a patio of pavers, a fire pit, a bench, a waterfall. They have planted trees and shrubbery brought in river rock, installed a couple of French drains where I needed them, and have worked with me every step of the way. In at least one instance, they got started with something where I told them to do it and then contacted me and said “it isn’t going to look right here” or “the way you want it won’t work. This is what I suggest”. And when it was done. It was better than I could’ve imagined. They are honest, reliable, professional, and proactive. I would hire them again in a heartbeat."
Jodis yard remodel
Jodis yard remodel
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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 Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had a great experience working with Wrangler Specialty Construction for our roof structure repair. Jeff and Coleman were the utmost professionals from start to finish. The team was honest, extremely hardworking, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They explained the repairs clearly, kept us informed throughout the process, and completed the work with excellent attention to detail while ensuring everything was completed in accordance with the engineered plans. It's clear they take pride in the quality of their workmanship, and we feel confident knowing our home's roof structure has been repaired correctly. We highly recommend Wrangler Specialty Construction to anyone looking for a trustworthy, skilled contractor for structural repairs or other home improvement projects. We will definitely be using them again for future projects!"
Lean-To Shed
Custom Deck
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alltime Construction LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Kelso, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rooney Dirt Works
4.1(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tanner did a great job clearing our land of blackberries and piling all the downed trees up, leveling the soil and making our property so much more accessible and usable! He was very nice and polite and understood exactly what we wanted. We will hire him again for the next phase of our project!"
Turf prep for Sutter Metals.
Turf prep for Sutter Metals.
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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J.S. Chappell LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We offer a full service one stop shop… From Dust to drapes we cover everything in between. We are leaders in Residential New Construction and Home Renovations, New Development, Decks, Sheds, Shops, Additions. Our services also include our Commercial Remodeling side, no job too big or to small we’re here to be a pillar in our community and grow in the right direction. \n\nWe take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

Jesse Chappell
First Coat
New Look
Sand
Remodel

+29

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
NW Dirt & Timber Solutions, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

NW Dirt & Timber Solutions, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

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TMR Excavation
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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.

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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