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Avatar for Superior Services Contracting LLC
Superior Services Contracting LLC
5.0(
60
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an outstanding experience with Shannon at Superior Services. He used his excavator to expertly level, trench, and slope my property, exceeding all my expectations. The cost was very reasonable, and he was impressively punctual throughout the entire project. Shannon's professionalism and skill truly made a difference. I highly recommend his services for any excavation needs!"
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area

+22

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Dependable Excavation Plus
Dependable Excavation Plus
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Defendable Excavation Plus provided ground leveling, rock and brush removal services for me. A bid was promptly given me, and the service provided was excellently completed in one day. I recommend this company to anyone needing this type of service."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marpo Construction and Remodeling
4.8(
19
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Mr. Poliacek is very professional and knowledgeable. He is willing to take the time to find out exactly what you want. He completed our fence early and it looks great! We will definitely be contacting him for any future projects. I would highly recommend him and MARPO Construction and Remodeling."
Finish Bedroom
Finish Balcony and Patio Cover
Old Balcony
Old shower
Porcelain Tiles with glass shelf

+15

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for NestEx LLC
NestEx LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"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."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for South Bay Septic & Excavation, LLC
South Bay Septic & Excavation, LLC
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Having South Bay Trucking work on our project was overall a great experience. Ben the owner is very attentive to our needs. He explained the process made us feel at ease with our decision in the project using him. Very versatile company. He can do it all. We didnâ t to call a bunch of subcontractors to get the entire job done. From excavating, demo, trucking, grade work, driveway etc. South Bay Trucking did from start to finish a high quality professional work. ."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alberto’s Landscaping Services LLC
4.8(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I couldn’t be happier with the landscaping work! He did an incredible job transforming our outdoor space and brought our vision to life. From the beginning, he was professional, dependable, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about making sure we were happy with the results. He paid attention to every detail and took the time to make sure everything was done correctly. Whether it was the plants, landscaping, rocks, cleanup, irrigation, or overall design, the quality of his work was outstanding. Everything looks beautiful, clean, and professionally done. What really stood out to us was his work ethic and the pride he takes in what he does. He was respectful of our property, communicated well throughout the project, and went above and beyond our expectations. If you’re looking for a landscaper who is hardworking, reliable, talented, and takes pride in his work, I highly recommend him. We absolutely love how everything turned out and would definitely hire Alberto."
Install landscaping
Irrigation system
Irrigation system
Irrigation system
Irrigation system

+2

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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