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Avatar for DirtRaptor -
DirtRaptor -
5.0(
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh and Zach are fantastic! They can do anything! Building on heavily treed undeveloped acreage. The built the construction road, dug foundation pits, cleared brush, thinned trees, dug trenches for water lines and electric conduit. They work directly with other contractors and county to get specs, handle inspections, ask questions. Very professional, highest quality work, reasonably priced. I have never worked with a better contractor!"
Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very responsive to inquiry. Flexible scheduling. Excellent equipment. We ran out of crushed rock and owner used own trailer to secure more material since other suppliers were booked. He spread that rock With great skill in tight area."
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Excavation
SITE PREP
Excavation
Excavation

+1

Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Triton Excavation INC
4.6(
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A-Plus did a fantastic job in demolishing the concrete around my pool, breaking up the pool, placing the concrete chunks in the pool, and filling and compacting the fill dirt. Suzanne provided timely and clear communication throughout the project and left my back yard in perfect condition. I would absolutely hire A Plus again to do work for me."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JS Landscape & Excavation
4.2(
168
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Carlos from js landscape and excavation to install a concrete patio. Also, driveway, they installed some artificial turf. Along with some irrigation, they did an extremely fine job. I would recommend them with my friends and family . thank you carlos and crew !"
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walls and paver patio
retaining wall drainage

+27

Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Bear Creek Asphalt Paving, LLC
4.8(
50
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with the work done by Bear Creek. From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and courteous. The quality of their work is excellent. The project was completed on time and within budget. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of paving services!"
Parking lot
Parking lot
Parking lot
Parking lot
Before

+4

Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
176 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mount Olive Landscape & Constr
4.7(
50
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Norberto and his crew are very professional and knowledgeable about their work. They removed a huge damaged tree for us, to the point of allowing the 6 ft trunk remaining to hopefully revive and regrow in the spring. Well done, and very challenging work. They also installed an intricate and elaborate drainage for a new lawn to replace an existing drainage system put in by another contract which only resulted in a dead lawn that had been overcome with an even worse water problem. Mount Olive turned a muddy mess into a perfectly draining area! We are happy to recommend them for your landscape needs and are very pleased with their work. They are good listeners and clearly strive for happy customers."
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Vinyl Fence Project
Vinyl Fence Project
Flagstone Patio
Flagstone Patio

+37

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fast and easy. Gary was extremely responsive and timely. They responded first, got us scheduled asap, and finished the work in a blink. They were thorough and efficient and did an excellent job. I highly recommend their services for anyone needing demolition or excavation."
Wall project
Wall project
Retaining Wall
Parking lot
Parking lot

+52

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Whitworth Excavating, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Whitworth Excavating, Inc. is the premier excavating company serving Kitsap County and surrounding areas for almost 4 decades. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. We offer both residential and commercial - If you want the job done right, call Whitworth today!

Kitsap Humane Society
Kitsap Humane Society
Net Systems
Net Systems
Carriage Homes

+19

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Koritas Services, LLC
4.9(
146
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Needed a section of fence replace that had blown down in the storm. This has to be one of the best experiences I've ever had with a contractor. I have ZERO complaints and nothing but praise. They quote was on par with other contractors, but they use treated screws exclusively and offered the wooden posts on a metal pole...these are amazing! They communicated quickly and concisely, their work ethic is impeccable, they cleaned up and removed all the old fence and cement at no additional cost. The fence is beautiful on both sides, the guys were very nice (family business) and I am beyond impressed. They showed up when they said they would, the worked the entire time they were here and cleaned up when they left. In fact, I have another 75 linear feet that I am going to schedule and have done by them. I was going to do it myself, but the end result of their work is so impressive that there is no question I'm going to hire them again. Highly recommended!"
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Drain Project
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chain link
privacy fence

+103

Response time9 hrs
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
VISTA GARDENS
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Rodrigo & team have been providing gardening services for me for a decade now, on a relatively small scale. I'd hired a residential designer to craft a design for a backyard living space, and Rodrigo was my first thought for putting it into action. The team excavated/leveled the space for a flagstone patio and a to-be-installed gazebo. So much care was taken to prep the space, make the ground level, and follow the measurements. They laid the flagstone beautifully. They also built a retaining wall, providing some much-needed planting space. Finally, they laid down new grass, weed-blocker, and wood chips, providing the foundation for me to go crazy at nurseries this summer. I have a few friends who are very experienced with construction, etc., and they all have made special note of how the quality of this work. Note: this was NOT an easy feat from a labor, as 3-4 tons of materials had to be hauled by hand/wheelbarrow from my driveway to the back. I appreciate that they're still talking to me!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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