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Avatar for KT Landworks, LLC
KT Landworks, LLC
4.9(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding work, respectful and professional crew, easy to work with, very fair pricing. They did a lot of excavating and spreading of dirt & gravel, built a beautiful rock wall along with site prep for a shop spot. We would hire them again, we highly recommended this company,"
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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
30 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

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GRADECO LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had some trees cut down and we needed the area graded and ready for gravel so we could have additional parking. It looks so awesome and we have so much more parking now! Well worth it, would definitely hire him again."
Topsoil is spread
Sod is installed
Spreading topsoil
Landscaping project
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NW Quality Construction & Hardscape
4.7(
17
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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

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a great job removing six stumps. Very efficient."
Paver patio
Paver patio
Installed new pavers and rock to Pathway
Pathway before
Backyard before paver install

+4

Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LEWIS RIVER LANDSCAPE LLC
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon and Ryan were amazing to work with. Everything was done in a timely manner and communication was on point. Highly reccomend and would use again!"
Jodis yard remodel
Jodis yard remodel
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Defeat Contracting
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Remington and his crew did a great job clearing some of our property that was full of Alder trees and blackberry brush. They were really fast. I would use them again."
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Recommended by91%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%
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Salsman Construction, LLC
4.7(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I spoke with each of the team members who did the work at my home and they were all top notch. Great team and great workers!"
Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Northern Utilities
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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