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Avatar for FixForte
FixForte
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"FixForte was very organized, very efficient, finished all work in the time frame. He did a little of everything, including installed 100+ bird barriers under my eaves, replaced 11 lighting fixtures and replaced 4 outlets, repaired some tiling, fixed a n entry light, plumbed a sink, installed shelving. Work was excellent! I would definitely hire him again!"
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel

+13

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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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 rate98%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Superior Services Contracting LLC
5.0(
57
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding 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%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JB and Son Excavating
4.9(
7
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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 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jimmy and crew arrived on time and got right to work. They were very thorough and had the driveway completed in 4 hours. Very happy with the new driveway, no more pots holes or mud to drive through! Thinking of hiring them again for another project."
Response time7 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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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

"Marpo Construction is professional, quick, and communicative. They are willing to work with you to get the job done, and provided us with several options we had not considered previously. Highly recommend!"
Finish Bedroom
Finish Balcony and Patio Cover
Old Balcony
Old shower
Porcelain Tiles with glass shelf

+15

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chopic Construction
4.2(
55
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I'm sure they can do a job. If you want it done completely to your satisfaction you better do it yourself"
Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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NestEx LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+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."
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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

"These guys did an amazing amount of work in a short time, in crazy weather! I couldn't believe how clear the land was of all the trees and stumps after they were done. They did a fantastic job and I would definitely hire them again and highly recommend fhem"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kay & JM, LLC
4.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great service, and attention to detail! Aimed to please and went the extra mile with details. Will rehire!"
siding
siding
siding
siding
columns

+28

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Centralia Boulevard Land Company, LLC
4.8(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Rainier, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very easy to work with Roger"
Before
During
After
Before
After

+7

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

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