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Legendary Dirt Diggers
4.6(
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Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job and were professional and nice people to work with. They poured retaining wall and excavated and poured a concrete driveway."
Dirt Work
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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The Final Cut General Contracting, LLC
4.4(
8
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Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Customers say: Quick response

"Awesome finish work to our tiny remote cabin! Ryan and crew installed our LVP flooring in just a few hours. He kept us up to date on the project with text and pictures, super helpful since we live in Seattle and had to work. His crew kept the construction site clean and the vendor he used for our cedar interior work was meticulous. Thanks Ryan!"
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Cle Elum
Cle Elum
Cle Elum done

+5

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Earth Works Landscaping
4.8(
10
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Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional and highly committed to doing an excellent landscaping job. Ow Net of Earth Works, Jayme, did exactly what he said he was going to do and more. Job started when I was told and completed in a timely manner. My husband says they worked their â assesâ off. Bid was almost half of other bids for the same job. Landscaping job turned out great! Hire Earth Works, you wonâ t be disappointed!!!"
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

+30

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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THIS IS THE WAY CONSTRUCTION & HANDYMAN LLC
New to Angi

Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Were a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in carpentry/fencing/plumbing etc work and a variety of related service and repair 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 with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! If your looking for a company that does it all, You found it. From small to big, Commercial work or residential work.

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JG Construction LLC
4.9(
10
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Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jordan did an amazing job on widening my driveway. He is extremely resourceful and helped me figure out the most cost efficient way to go about the project."
Stills home improvement
Original
Drainage + grading
Water control berm
Pavers and Hardscaping Project

+44

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Construction & Excavation LLC
4.6(
10
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Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Project: Constructed a stamped concrete patio. The work was completed in a timely manner and looks great. Although this was a small job for this company, Denis answered all my questions and provided friendly and professional advice. I highly recommend Precision Construction."
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Lake house Chelan wa
Foundation
Retaining wall
Retaining wall

+21

Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Thacker Excavation & Transportation, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Corey and Holly make a great team. Excellent work and great communication. I'll be hiring them again if I need to do similar type of work in the future. Phil W., Chelan."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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