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NestEx LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Orting, WA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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"NestEx provided a quick response for our inquiry for getting our yard graded. He provided a quality job at a reasonable price. I can’t recommend him enough. We are super satisfied with the project and will be using him in the future for any upcoming projects. 11 out of 10."
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TMR Excavation
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Orting, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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TMR Excavation LLC is a locally owned excavation company serving Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality dirt work. We specialize in residential projects including Site prep, Shop pads, Driveway installs, land clearing, grading, trenching, drainage solutions, brush removal, and more. With 10 years of experience working for top regional contractors in both heavy civil and residential jobs, we bring the experience to the private sector — offering honest service, transparent process, expert results, and a job done right. From the first estimate to the final grade, we take pride in getting your project done for you!

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Palm Construction and Remodeling, Inc.
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Orting, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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