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KT Landworks, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Orchards, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kurt did a great job! He was easy to work with, delivered what he promised, and finished on time. I would definitely hire him again."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Foundry Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Orchards, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Foundry Construction was top notch. The owner Brylan is professional, courteous and on time. His work was fantastic and he made sure I was completely satisfied. The price and speed of completion left me very satisfied. I highly recommend Foundry Construction."
Driveway drainage
Driveway drainage
Driveway drainage
Driveway drainage
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Defeat Contracting
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Serving Orchards, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Remington and his crew did a great job clearing some of our property that was full of Alder trees and blackberry brush. They were really fast. I would use them again."
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Northern Utilities
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Serving Orchards, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gabe was kind enough to give me a rough quote on removing a house on property we were considering purchasing. He was quick to respond as well as returning with an estimate. You nice to work with for the information we needed. I would recommend him anytime."
Water line replacement
Water line replacement
Water line replacement
Water line replacement
Water line replacement

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LEWIS RIVER LANDSCAPE LLC
5.0(
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Serving Orchards, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys are amazing! I had a general idea of what I wanted, and Ryan and Brandon came out helped me bring my idea into reality. They’ve created a patio of pavers, a fire pit, a bench, a waterfall. They have planted trees and shrubbery brought in river rock, installed a couple of French drains where I needed them, and have worked with me every step of the way. In at least one instance, they got started with something where I told them to do it and then contacted me and said “it isn’t going to look right here” or “the way you want it won’t work. This is what I suggest”. And when it was done. It was better than I could’ve imagined. They are honest, reliable, professional, and proactive. I would hire them again in a heartbeat."
Jodis yard remodel
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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.

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.

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