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Avatar for Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC
Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC
4.7(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very happy with Dirt Road Excavation & Debris. They were easy to reach very accommodating on my schedule needs, quick and efficient. I had no problems with them at all and it was a relieve to have the big junk we needed gone after doing renos gone without any hassle."
Response time11 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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North Woods Tree Service
4.9(
127
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Darryl sent a good crew and his price was reasonable. He needs to work on communicating with his clients but otherwise we were satisfied. $600.00, original tasks $800.00, removal of leaning maple (behind shed) $350.00, "tree" cluster -$87.50, Senior Discount $ 49.88, 3% charge card surcharge $1712.38, Total"
50 Feet From Tip To Top
Almost To The Top
Another View Of The Trunk
Arrival Of Crane
Base Log Was Sectioned

+104

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Valley Pacific Construction INC
4.6(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1972

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Daniel was awesome to work with. He came out and provided a solid estimate in a timely fashion. We had an unexpected sprinkler line that was in the middle of our excavation area and he took care of that. He also provided the materials for a retaining wall that we hadn't initially planned for, and he added that to the project scope without issue. I will definitely reach out to Daniel if we have another project like this one."
storm
underground
tree falling
storm
detention system

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northern Utilities
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gabe was kind enough to give me a rough quote on removing a house on property we were considering purchasing. He was quick to respond as well as returning with an estimate. You nice to work with for the information we needed. I would recommend him anytime."
Water line replacement
Water line replacement
Water line replacement
Water line replacement
Water line replacement

+18

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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.

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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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