Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Mckenna, WA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Mckenna, WA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY MCKENNA, WA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.6
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon70
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Mckenna

Avatar for Marpo Construction and Remodeling
Marpo Construction and Remodeling
4.8(
19
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mckenna, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Marpo Construction is professional, quick, and communicative. They are willing to work with you to get the job done, and provided us with several options we had not considered previously. Highly recommend!"
Finish Bedroom
Finish Balcony and Patio Cover
Old Balcony
Old shower
Porcelain Tiles with glass shelf

+15

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for TMR Excavation
TMR Excavation
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Mckenna, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

TMR Excavation LLC is a locally owned excavation company serving Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality dirt work. We specialize in residential projects including Site prep, Shop pads, Driveway installs, land clearing, grading, trenching, drainage solutions, brush removal, and more. With 10 years of experience working for top regional contractors in both heavy civil and residential jobs, we bring the experience to the private sector — offering honest service, transparent process, expert results, and a job done right. From the first estimate to the final grade, we take pride in getting your project done for you!

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 118
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

The Mckenna, WA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.