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Avatar for JB and Son Excavating
JB and Son Excavating
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lacey, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jimmy and crew arrived on time and got right to work. They were very thorough and had the driveway completed in 4 hours. Very happy with the new driveway, no more pots holes or mud to drive through! Thinking of hiring them again for another project."
Response time7 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Beko's Trees, LLC
4.3(
59
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lacey, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were prompt and courteous. Communicated very well. Very pleased, they did exactly as they said they would and it was 500 less than a competitor that Beko's basically swept aside by showing up. Lic and Insured. Tree removed and rounds left for firewood. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Superior Services Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lacey, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed grading and sod removal on our horse tracksâ ¦ Shannon did everything with precision and attention to detail.. ours was not an easy project.. fencing needed to be worked around and soil moved off the track.. everything was left immaculate! He is a pro! A friend had recommended his company.. lucky to have found them."
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area

+22

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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God's Green Earth, LLC
4.4(
103
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lacey, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very hard working crew. Cleanup of my flowerbeds and mulched, side yard cleaned out and landscape barrier and gravel installed, pressure washed all hard surfaces- sidewalks, driveway, concrete flowerbed borders. Everything I asked was done efficiently. I am very happy with the results."
Rock Garden
After!
Before and After
Before and After
Before and After

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Lakeview Contractors, Inc
Lakeview Contractors, Inc
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lacey, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lakeview showed up on time, they did an amazing job. Extra things came up and they took care of it with no problem. They were very friendly and left the house very clean. Love this company. We would not hesitate to hire them again."
livingroom
Bathroom
kitchen
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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