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Avatar for Inland Empire Operations, LLC
Inland Empire Operations, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Palouse, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were amazing!!! on time.Reasonable priced! They exceeded my expectations at every turn. The owner is awesome and personable"
Deck R&R
Deck R&R
Deck R&R
Utility trench
Utility trench

+40

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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DALTON IRONWORKS LLC
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palouse, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I can tell Jay cares about the quality work he puts out. Did a beautiful job on the out door porch and stair rails, I asked for a bid on the indoor star rail. ThankJay!"
south stairway
North stairway
Glamour shot buttoning up the balcony
finished product street view
dent repaired

+14

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue ridge construction
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Palouse, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

with over 30 years experience installing commercial and residential sprinkler systems, fencing, retaining walls and excavation. We know what it takes to make a top quality product that lasts for decades and that's why we only use professional grade products and materials and we never cut corners.. So if you want quality and expertise please give us a try.

Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Small retaining wall

+7

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Avatar for Jones Excavation
Jones Excavation
3.9(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Palouse, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Super great Job that turned out Gorgeous ð Very friendly,and willing to work with you,on any new ideas. Linda...."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HH&E
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Palouse, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Driveway is amazing. Can't wait for the other work. Quick, efficient and not a arm & a leg very affordable. Which isn't something we say much anymore with high inflation"
Before
Before
Excavating Project
Before
Excavating Project

+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carlon Contracting, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Palouse, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The crew was very helpful and resourceful in dealing with a very complex excavation due to water issues."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gelderman Excavation, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palouse, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Gelderman Excavation 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.

Various Projects
Various Projects
Various Projects
Various Projects
Various Projects

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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River's Edge Excavation
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palouse, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Foundations, grade work, septic install, he is your guy"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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REVIVAL EXCAVATION, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palouse, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Revival Excavation we are a fully licensed and insured excavation company working with residential and commercial properties. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our professionalism and skillset.

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PNW Landscape & Design Inc
4.1(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Palouse, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company thrives on creativity and working with their clients to create yards that are gorgeous. My neighbors love it."
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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