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Variant Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Orcas, WA and surrounding areas

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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."
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Recommended by12%of homeowners
Ybarra Professional Builders
4.3(
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Serving Orcas, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently had Ybarra Professional Builders do some remodeling in our home. We had a new tiled shower put in our master bathroom. We had new quartz countertops and appliances installed in the kitchen. We had the cabinets in the bathroom and kitchen refinished. And we had the whole house painted on the inside. Mike Haim was our project manager and we appreciated his excellent service and vision. Oswaldo and Ray were our expert workmen and they did the whole project. It was great only having two people come in and out to do the work. The company has all their own workmen and so you donâ t have someone new for each job. We canâ t say enough good things about the work that was done and the people who did it. We wouldnâ t think of calling someone else, if we want something done again. Thanks Mike, Oswaldo and Ray! It looks wonderful!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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JB Construction
4.0(
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Serving Orcas, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

JB Const . is dedicated to serving our community and our professionalism is what you will need for your next project ..We are a small company that allows us to perform quality projects without to many employees and sub contractors ..Sub Contractors associated with JB Const are as dedicated as we are in serving our customers and will take every step possible to see your project is being done correctly and finished at a reasonable time...Our customers are always satisfied when we leave the job and we are always happy to make new friends !! Quality Craftsmenship Guaranteed !

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Hansen Exca And Rockery
New to Angi

Serving Orcas, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hansen Exca And Rockery is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Mccaffree clearing llc
New to Angi

Serving Orcas, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Land clearing. Forestry Mulching, brush removal, site preparation, gravel road installation. Here at McCaffree Clearing LLC, I recognize that not having the space you need on your lot for your goals is a problem, and can be frustrating. I'm here for your problem's solutions!

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Forrest&Erin Enterprises
New to Angi

Serving Orcas, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

We are proudly serving the Friday Harbor and surrounding areas. We provide quality construction work with a focus on sustainable design. We go into every job with an environmentally cautious outlook. Call us today for a free estimate!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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