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Fuel Tank Installation Company, Inc.

4.89(
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Fuel Tank Installation Company, Inc.

4.89(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with over 50 years in business and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"This company was efficient, communicative and reasonably priced. I needed to decommission my oil tank and Paul did a great job. "

Alex E on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with over 50 years in business and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"This company was efficient, communicative and reasonably priced. I needed to decommission my oil tank and Paul did a great job. "

Alex E on June 2025


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Diane's Tank Removal Services, LLC

4.88(
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Diane's Tank Removal Services, LLC

4.88(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Our mission at Diane's Tank Removal Services, LLC, is to perform for our customers the highest level of quality services at fair and competitive market prices, and to ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas; including timelines, attention to detail, and service-minded attitudes. Give us a call today!

"They are Great People and did everything to help me. I Highly Recommend them to others."

Earl C on February 2021

Our mission at Diane's Tank Removal Services, LLC, is to perform for our customers the highest level of quality services at fair and competitive market prices, and to ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas; including timelines, attention to detail, and service-minded attitudes. Give us a call today!

"They are Great People and did everything to help me. I Highly Recommend them to others."

Earl C on February 2021


A Paradise Concrete & Construction, LLC

4.44(
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A Paradise Concrete & Construction, LLC

4.44(
78
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Customers say: Quality work
28 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

A Paradise Concrete & Construction is a well established business in the Seattle area, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched! For the best of the best call Paradise Concrete & Construction for your next project!

"Ben started the project promptly and finished it on the second day. My only problem was that his quote was initially quite reasonable; however, after starting the project, he felt that several modifications were needed, so the finished price was much higher than the initial quote. The wall looked good, however. I was pleased with the finished product."

Robert H on November 2025

A Paradise Concrete & Construction is a well established business in the Seattle area, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched! For the best of the best call Paradise Concrete & Construction for your next project!

"Ben started the project promptly and finished it on the second day. My only problem was that his quote was initially quite reasonable; however, after starting the project, he felt that several modifications were needed, so the finished price was much higher than the initial quote. The wall looked good, however. I was pleased with the finished product."

Robert H on November 2025


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Vestige Environmental

4.91(
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Vestige Environmental

4.91(
22
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

At Vestige Environmental, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Great job!"

Greg S on March 2023

At Vestige Environmental, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Great job!"

Greg S on March 2023


Envirotank, LLC

4.98(
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Envirotank, LLC

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

"Prompt, fully explained what they were doing, best price I found."

Ila B on October 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

"Prompt, fully explained what they were doing, best price I found."

Ila B on October 2022


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Dolen Construction LLC

5.00(
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Dolen Construction LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
35 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

Dolen Construction is a full-service Construction Company dedicated to serving all our customer’s needs. Having more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, our in-house experts are sure to have an answer to all your construction desires! We have customers in both the residential and commercial sectors serving large and small clients alike. Call us today for a quote or job walk, we look forward to working with you!!

"The work done was outstanding, the customer service was professional and friendly. Overall it was a great experience!"

Jordan G on June 2025

Dolen Construction is a full-service Construction Company dedicated to serving all our customer’s needs. Having more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, our in-house experts are sure to have an answer to all your construction desires! We have customers in both the residential and commercial sectors serving large and small clients alike. Call us today for a quote or job walk, we look forward to working with you!!

"The work done was outstanding, the customer service was professional and friendly. Overall it was a great experience!"

Jordan G on June 2025


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UNIVERSAL LANDSCAPE CORP

4.96(
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UNIVERSAL LANDSCAPE CORP

4.96(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
51 local quotes requested

Business owners Randy Metz and Joey Istvan have been creating large scale, landscape construction installations since 2005 and are becoming more refined in their craft every year. They take pride in our local community and have based their success on their many return customers. Their use of modern excavation machines combined with their expertise and eye for quality landscaping makes them one of the areas top choices for landscape installation. To schedule your appointment, contact Joey via phone at 425-346-1653 or Eileen via email at [email protected].

"Very skilled and knowledgeable. Easy to work with. Excellent craftsmanship. Accurate estimates in both time and cost. Would definitely use again."

Mike L on October 2024

Business owners Randy Metz and Joey Istvan have been creating large scale, landscape construction installations since 2005 and are becoming more refined in their craft every year. They take pride in our local community and have based their success on their many return customers. Their use of modern excavation machines combined with their expertise and eye for quality landscaping makes them one of the areas top choices for landscape installation. To schedule your appointment, contact Joey via phone at 425-346-1653 or Eileen via email at [email protected].

"Very skilled and knowledgeable. Easy to work with. Excellent craftsmanship. Accurate estimates in both time and cost. Would definitely use again."

Mike L on October 2024


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A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC

5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

A PLUS DIRT WORKS EXCAVATION LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Showed up on time and completed the job on budget and did a great job in difficult conditions."

Sean H on December 2024

A PLUS DIRT WORKS EXCAVATION LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Showed up on time and completed the job on budget and did a great job in difficult conditions."

Sean H on December 2024


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Dillon Excavation

5.00(
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Dillon Excavation

5.00(
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10 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Dillon is professional, timely, and highly skilled. He has completely transformed our property, and we have him scheduled for another project already. I can't recommend him highly enough. "

K W on November 2025

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Dillon is professional, timely, and highly skilled. He has completely transformed our property, and we have him scheduled for another project already. I can't recommend him highly enough. "

K W on November 2025


Triton Excavation INC

4.94(
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Triton Excavation INC

4.94(
32
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Triton Excavation, Inc., offers a wide variety of services from site preparation, underground utilities, grading, and demolition. Give our company a call today and put our diverse services to work for you.

"Very prompt, professional and courteous."

KIM R on August 2019

Triton Excavation, Inc., offers a wide variety of services from site preparation, underground utilities, grading, and demolition. Give our company a call today and put our diverse services to work for you.

"Very prompt, professional and courteous."

KIM R on August 2019

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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