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Avatar for Arlington Earthworks, LLC

Arlington Earthworks, LLC

5.00(
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Arlington Earthworks, LLC

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
14 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Professional, fast, and thorough. I couldn’t ask for a better contractor for this job (major stump removal and grading)"

Jake H on January 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Professional, fast, and thorough. I couldn’t ask for a better contractor for this job (major stump removal and grading)"

Jake H on January 2025


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P4 Construction, LLC

5.00(
2
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P4 Construction, LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer drainage services our job is to control and direct water away from your home or building.We have 13 years in the drainage field and specialize in,waterproofing foundation walls,basement drainage,yard drains,french drains,crawlspace interior drain systems,sump pump installations and replacement,new pvc downspout drain pipe installations,clean and or repair downspout pipes.You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with,we work with the best materials out there.We take pride on what we do.Our hard work speaks for itself.We look forward on helping you with your drainage projects.

"We hired them to install a 40 foot french drain. Eric was very knowledgeable and professional, not to mention a very nice person and good listener. He was punctual and he and his crew were extemely hard workers. The job functions as promised, looks great and they were very conscientious about how they left the work area neat and clean. I wish I could hire them for other projects."

Bill G on June 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer drainage services our job is to control and direct water away from your home or building.We have 13 years in the drainage field and specialize in,waterproofing foundation walls,basement drainage,yard drains,french drains,crawlspace interior drain systems,sump pump installations and replacement,new pvc downspout drain pipe installations,clean and or repair downspout pipes.You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with,we work with the best materials out there.We take pride on what we do.Our hard work speaks for itself.We look forward on helping you with your drainage projects.

"We hired them to install a 40 foot french drain. Eric was very knowledgeable and professional, not to mention a very nice person and good listener. He was punctual and he and his crew were extemely hard workers. The job functions as promised, looks great and they were very conscientious about how they left the work area neat and clean. I wish I could hire them for other projects."

Bill G on June 2024


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S & J Creasey Bulldozing, Inc. DBA Creasy Bulldozing

5.00(
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S & J Creasey Bulldozing, Inc. DBA Creasy Bulldozing

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

At S & J Creasey Bulldozing Inc, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work.  We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform.   We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process.  We look forward to earning your business.

"Steve and crew converted septic to sewer for us and did a great job. All was explained and performed as bid. On time, worked all day, completed the job and he has a great group of workers!"

Jill S on October 2023

At S & J Creasey Bulldozing Inc, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work.  We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform.   We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process.  We look forward to earning your business.

"Steve and crew converted septic to sewer for us and did a great job. All was explained and performed as bid. On time, worked all day, completed the job and he has a great group of workers!"

Jill S on October 2023


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UNIVERSAL LANDSCAPE CORP

4.96(
46
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UNIVERSAL LANDSCAPE CORP

4.96(
46
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 local quotes requested

Business owners Randy Metz and Joey Istvan have been creating large scale, landscape construction installations since 2005 and are becoming more refined in their craft every year. They take pride in our local community and have based their success on their many return customers. Their use of modern excavation machines combined with their expertise and eye for quality landscaping makes them one of the areas top choices for landscape installation. To schedule your appointment, contact Joey via phone at 425-346-1653 or Eileen via email at [email protected].

"Very skilled and knowledgeable. Easy to work with. Excellent craftsmanship. Accurate estimates in both time and cost. Would definitely use again."

Mike L on October 2024

Business owners Randy Metz and Joey Istvan have been creating large scale, landscape construction installations since 2005 and are becoming more refined in their craft every year. They take pride in our local community and have based their success on their many return customers. Their use of modern excavation machines combined with their expertise and eye for quality landscaping makes them one of the areas top choices for landscape installation. To schedule your appointment, contact Joey via phone at 425-346-1653 or Eileen via email at [email protected].

"Very skilled and knowledgeable. Easy to work with. Excellent craftsmanship. Accurate estimates in both time and cost. Would definitely use again."

Mike L on October 2024


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Versant Excavation

4.95(
20
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Versant Excavation

4.95(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

Versant Excavation specializes in land clearing and debris removal, gravel driveway maintenance, drainage installation, trenching, erosion control, construction site prep, and more. We specialize in excavating services and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Excellent work and ethics by Paul and his team!"

Ray L on August 2025

Versant Excavation specializes in land clearing and debris removal, gravel driveway maintenance, drainage installation, trenching, erosion control, construction site prep, and more. We specialize in excavating services and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Excellent work and ethics by Paul and his team!"

Ray L on August 2025


Turnethy Construction LLC

5.00(
6
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Turnethy Construction LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

35+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Brian has done multiple projects for me from smaller tree and brush removal on rental homes to grading and land clearing and utility install on new projects. Pricing was always good and was able to get out and do the projects when needed and complete in time needed. Will be continuing to use them on future projects,"

Caleb W on December 2024

35+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Brian has done multiple projects for me from smaller tree and brush removal on rental homes to grading and land clearing and utility install on new projects. Pricing was always good and was able to get out and do the projects when needed and complete in time needed. Will be continuing to use them on future projects,"

Caleb W on December 2024


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Extra Mile Construction LLC

5.00(
2
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Extra Mile Construction LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
21 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Job was done well. Will be having them do more work in the future including installing our septic, drainage and land scraping. Prices are reasonable. Would highly recommend this business. "

Laura L on May 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Job was done well. Will be having them do more work in the future including installing our septic, drainage and land scraping. Prices are reasonable. Would highly recommend this business. "

Laura L on May 2025


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E & E Contracting

5.00(
11
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E & E Contracting

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
68 local quotes requested

Together, Evan & Ellie have over 20 years experience within the construction industry. We are recognized across Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom County & Eastern Washington as a General Contractor specializing in residential and commercial Excavation, concrete driveways, concrete foundations, Asphalt driveways & sealcoating, Land grading or clearing, hardscaping, retaining walls, drainage, and more!

"They were just wonderful to work with! We would highly recommond them they are honest, dependable hard working young people ,that have the greatest work ethics I have seen in years! Not to mention they do beautiful work!!!!!! We are so glad we found them!!! Thank You Evan & Ellie for a Fantastic Job!!!!!"

Randy M on March 2025

Together, Evan & Ellie have over 20 years experience within the construction industry. We are recognized across Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom County & Eastern Washington as a General Contractor specializing in residential and commercial Excavation, concrete driveways, concrete foundations, Asphalt driveways & sealcoating, Land grading or clearing, hardscaping, retaining walls, drainage, and more!

"They were just wonderful to work with! We would highly recommond them they are honest, dependable hard working young people ,that have the greatest work ethics I have seen in years! Not to mention they do beautiful work!!!!!! We are so glad we found them!!! Thank You Evan & Ellie for a Fantastic Job!!!!!"

Randy M on March 2025


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Dillon Excavation

5.00(
3
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Dillon Excavation

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Dillon is professional, timely, and highly skilled. He has completely transformed our property, and we have him scheduled for another project already. I can't recommend him highly enough. "

K W on November 2025

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Dillon is professional, timely, and highly skilled. He has completely transformed our property, and we have him scheduled for another project already. I can't recommend him highly enough. "

K W on November 2025


Envirotank, LLC

4.98(
25
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Envirotank, LLC

4.98(
25
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Prompt, fully explained what they were doing, best price I found."

Ila B on October 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Prompt, fully explained what they were doing, best price I found."

Ila B on October 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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