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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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Response time10 hrs
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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

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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