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Avatar for Bear Creek Asphalt Paving, LLC
Bear Creek Asphalt Paving, LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very quick response and turnaround time. Hired them to clear and grade about 3/4 of an acre on our property. They came to check out my land and gave me a quote next business day. Started the project the next week and finished same day. Professional and kind crew. I'd use them for future projects."
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+4

Response time12 hrs
Response rate99%
157 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FixForte
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"FixForte was very organized, very efficient, finished all work in the time frame. He did a little of everything, including installed 100+ bird barriers under my eaves, replaced 11 lighting fixtures and replaced 4 outlets, repaired some tiling, fixed a n entry light, plumbed a sink, installed shelving. Work was excellent! I would definitely hire him again!"
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel

+13

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Superior Services Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an outstanding experience with Superior Services Contracting. They were professional, hardworking, and incredibly easy to work with from start to finish. Their pricing was fair, they worked quickly, and the quality of their construction cleaning exceeded our expectations. What really stood out was that they went above and beyond by helping organize the items we were keeping, which made the entire process much less stressful. It’s rare to find a company that takes that extra level of care. I would highly recommend Shannon and his son to anyone in the area looking for reliable, efficient, and affordable construction cleaning services. Thank you both for the amazing job!"
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area

+22

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dependable Excavation Plus
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Defendable Excavation Plus provided ground leveling, rock and brush removal services for me. A bid was promptly given me, and the service provided was excellently completed in one day. I recommend this company to anyone needing this type of service."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JB and Son Excavating
4.9(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Extremely well done. Project had flooding issues. The crew dug a drain well, regraded the yard and input a French drain system efficiently, effectively and were really easy to work with. Jimmy was clear, communicative and quick. I will definitely rely on this company again when necessary. Fantastic experience!"
Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Beko's Trees, LLC
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were prompt and courteous. Communicated very well. Very pleased, they did exactly as they said they would and it was 500 less than a competitor that Beko's basically swept aside by showing up. Lic and Insured. Tree removed and rounds left for firewood. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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C.P.C. Landscape, LLC
3.9(
120
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an emergency situation with our stone retaining walls and they came out the same day to evaluate the job. We had the work finished by the end of the week. The staff was great. Awesome company to work with on this project and will use them again for future projects."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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