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Avatar for UNIVERSAL LANDSCAPE CORP
UNIVERSAL LANDSCAPE CORP
4.8(
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Serving Lyman, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Randy and team did an excellent job on our walkway. They were prompt, stayed in close communication, and were ready to go when the weather allowed. Our walkway looks fantastic and is safe which was our primary concern. We couldn't be happier and would highly recommend!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Peak to Valley Builders LLC
4.8(
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Serving Lyman, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Adam and his guys did a great job on a complicated pour with difficult access at our house in the city. The landscaping was in good shape when they were done, and we couldnt be happier with the patio."
Driveway Tear Out
Driveway Tear Out
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Response time2 days
Response rate88%
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Dillon Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Lyman, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dillon Excavation just completed a grading and drain system project for me on my horse property, and his work was exemplary. He was conscientious, punctual, thorough, and knowledgeable. The final cost was exactly what he quoted, and he was a pleasure to work with. Dillon’s integrity is top notch, and I’d absolutely hire him again and again."
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+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Arlington Earthworks, LLC
3.2(
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Serving Lyman, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Had Luke come out for clearing our 20 acres, clean work with efficient timeframes. Luke provided clear communication and personalized solutions for our project. Couldn't be happier with the results, and we will be calling him again for future projects."
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+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Seven Spades Excavating Inc
New to Angi

Serving Lyman, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Seven Spades Excavating 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

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New to Angi

Serving Lyman, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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