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Avatar for Variant Excavation
Variant Excavation
5.0(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Variant was fantastic through the entire project. From the first phone call during bids through the completion, you knew you were working with a real professional. Adam was communicative, insightful, and thorough. Through each phase we have had Adam out, his work has been well done and beautifully finished. His dedication to his customers goals is felt. I would happily recommend him to friends and family."
Hardscape/landscape project
Hardscape/landscape project
Hardscape/landscape project
Hardscape/landscape project
Hardscape/landscape project

+32

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JCJ CONTRACTING LLC
JCJ CONTRACTING LLC
5.0(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Super quick to reply and get onsite. Spectacular Job. Jonathan really knows what he is doing when it comes to carpentry. Sylvia is fantastic to work with as well. I could not be happier. I had a one-off request to have them build removable Wood Wall Dividers. They saved me in a last minute pinch. Reasonably priced. Will definitely use again."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Anderson DirtWorx
Anderson DirtWorx
5.0(
24
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jerad supplied a very reasonable quote for excavation and gravel work compared to other firms and provided excellent work, done quickly and efficiently. He went beyond my expectations, plus he is a great guy. I would recommend him highly. You will not be disappointed."
pole bard pad
drainage
ultra blocks
all most finished
driveway entrance

+29

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Dillon Excavation
Dillon Excavation
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Driveway
Dirt work
Dirt work
Dirt work
Sale prep

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Gaspar Services
Gaspar Services
4.5(
71
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Johnny and Cynthia went above and beyond for us. Unbeknownst to us, our property was in an area that required additional permitting from the county. The folks at Gaspar Services not only did the work but they also were instrumental in managing the permits and approvals that were needed for the project. They could have left us to deal with it but they did not do so and they stayed with us every step of the way. I can't recommend them highly enough. Plus - the work that was done was beautiful and they did everything possible to restore areas that had to be scraped, including replanting those areas with grass."
After!
Composite deck
New kitchen
New living room
Doors

+58

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Wolf Contracting, LLC
4.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The dishwasher arrived earlier than was quoted becase their supplier has it in stock and delivered to them earlier. The technician took out the old dishwasher which its pump failed and is leaking water, then installed the new one, tested to make sure it works. The old dishwasher's water supply and discharge hose are unconventional, so the technician had to go buy them at a local hardware store which took extra 15 minutes or so instead of reusing them. Overall, a very pleasant experience."
Response time1 day
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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New Image Excavation & Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt was very professional, efficient with his time, competitively priced, and amicable. He avoided many things that we discovered in the ground, even after private utility location. I would absolutely hire him again for future projects and would refer him to anyone needing an excavation operator with refined skills. Thanks, Matt! Five Stars!"
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Additional Photos

+6

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dig Right LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have had the pleasure of working with the owner of this excavation company on a residential project, and the service was exemplary. He went out of his way to help with the preparation of the house, making sure everything was in order before the continuation of work. Knowledgeable, efficient, and clear, he kept us updated every step of the way. The attention to detail and willingness to accommodate changed everything and were the reason I would highly recommend his services to anyone in need of reliable professional work."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pioneer Tree Service & Landscaping, Inc.
3.9(
27
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eli and Mindy, the owners, are professional, efficient and good to work with. Eli is great at providing valuable insight into any project you may need. Caleb and his crew removed and trimmed trees for our Condo association as well as for the homeowners. Good communication through out the process, clean up, and follow up walk around when the job was completed. Give Pioneer Tree Service and Landscaping, Inc. a call."
Dream turf project
Dream turf project
Tree Removal
Tree Limbing
Tree Topping

+16

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

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. 

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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