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Avatar for A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC
A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Kent, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC. Their customer service and communication response time was incredible, the scheduling was easy, their scheduling availability was excellent, and their work was absolutely superb!! We will definitely hire them again in the future. Kristina Montgomery"
Excavation
Excavation
SITE PREP
Excavation
Excavation

+1

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Triton Excavation INC
4.6(
41
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Kent, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came to look at some work on a Saturday and just did it rite then. I wasn't expecting that so was thrilled. Did a great job on a totally miserable project, got it done quickly, cleaned up and cost was very fair. I'd recommend them in a heartbeat"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.
4.4(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Kent, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Gary Gaston to clear my severely overgrown backyard. He showed up when he said he would to look at the job and give me a bid. I decided to go with Gaston Brothers and we set up a day and time to start the project. Gary said he could do it in one day. Again he showed up on time and started the work. I was impressed at Gary's skill operating the backhoe. That is truly a lost art. He cleared enough to fill 2 full sized dump trucks. Gary went the extra mile by leveling out the yard. It's ready for me to rake it smooth and plant grass. Thank you Gary!"
Wall project
Wall project
Retaining Wall
Parking lot
Parking lot

+52

Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EIB Group LLC
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Kent, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The project went amazingly! Nick was very easy to work with, took the time to explain the entire process, and was very transparent about the costs. The crew was always on time, worked diligently, and before I knew it, the work was done! Nick’s bid was very affordable, but it would have been well worth it if his bid had been the highest. I highly recommend EIB to anyone who wants a contractor who is reliable, honest, punctual, competent, performs high-quality work, has quick response times, charges a fair price, and completes the job on time!"
Yesler Sewer
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17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North West Excavation & Trucking
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Kent, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Northwest Excavation & Trucking is a company built on Integrity, Teamwork, and now Technology for maximum efficiency and quality. Being a leader in multiple industries for three generations, these have always been our key focuses — and now, with game-changing AI technology in newer CAT equipment, we're able to offer the best of the best.\n\nRequest A Bid Here: https://northwestexcavation.com/bid-request

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KRR LLC
4.3(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Kent, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Salvador is a great GC. He did a wonderful job installing our cabinets, desk, closets, window seat. His follow thru is impeccable & his positive attitude is a breath of fresh air. We would definitely recommend this awesome contractor."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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.

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.

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.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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