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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%
163 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Superior Services Contracting LLC
5.0(
59
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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
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New driveway parking area

+22

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dependable Excavation Plus
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - 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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JB and Son Excavating
4.9(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"When Jim beginning working on a projeect he won't take a break and things done on time. He was able to finish up my project in a couple days. Jim shows up a lot earlier than expected to the job and I had a great time working with him. I certainly will bring back to do more work!"
Response time7 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Chopic Construction
4.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had HC Construction install flagstone pavers with rock filler in our small back and side yards to create a maintenance free yard and give more outdoor "living" area. The project turned out nice. They were quick to respond to all communications and had no problem with additional requests."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Samuel Jacob Construction LLC
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"SJC redid our front yard, tearing out all the old landscaping, a tree, lots and lots of rock, they regraded the whole front and side yard and installed premium topsoil and seeded the yard. We now have inches of grass and clover growing! They also regraded the end of our driveway, which had become washed out. Great service! Respectful and fair!"
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+32

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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