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Avatar for Berto Construction
Berto Construction
5.0(
27
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Millwood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dave and Derek did an awesome job excavating our new home! Really great experience and good prices. Very hardworking team of guys. They were respectful, attentive, efficient, communicative and definitely knew what they were doing. Squeezed me into their busy schedule which I really appreciated. Everything looks perfect! The owner Dave is awesome. I would highly recommend them to anyone with excavation or site prep needs."
Tree/brush clearing
House Foundation
Septic Installation
Septic Install
Septic Installation

+32

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Trackwest, LLC
Trackwest, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Millwood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have worked with trackwest fencing on several occasions. They've always sent trustworthy people who can communicate well and produce a really good product. I've done a lot of fencing work in the past but they've always come up with new techniques that I learned from. I plan on working with this company on many occasions in the future."
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup
Backyard cleanup

+37

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
J & R Construction
4.5(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Millwood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I am extremely satisfied with the patio J&R installed. Rafeal and Joel were easy to work with and the entire crew was courteous, hard working and dedicated to quality. They even worked until 6p on a Friday, making sure the job was completed on-time and at the agreed upon price. What more could you ask for in a contractor? I recommend them whole heartedly."
tub backsplash
tile/home addition
tile/home addition
tile/home addition
cmu wall repair

+32

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Sturges Enterprises
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Millwood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They responded very fast, cared about our input, concerns and followed through with what they said they would do. Andrew Ullrich was our contact person and we would definitely continue with him for our landscaping needs."
Response time1 day
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for EVERGREEN ARBORWORKS
EVERGREEN ARBORWORKS
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Millwood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Evergreen Arborworks is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+21

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for EVERGREEN ARBORWORKS
EVERGREEN ARBORWORKS
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Millwood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a dead tree and several trees leaning towards our house that they took down. They cut them up into manageable chunks and put them in an easy spot for me to cut up later for firewood. Also piled all branches and scraps in my burn pile. Very professional and easy to work with around my schedule."
Hazard tree removal
Hazard tree removal
Hazard tree removal
Hazard tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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