Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Vashon, WA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Vashon, WA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY VASHON, WA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.9
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon101
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Vashon

Triton Excavation INC
4.6(
41
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Vashon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came to look at some work on a Saturday and just did it rite then. I wasn't expecting that so was thrilled. Did a great job on a totally miserable project, got it done quickly, cleaned up and cost was very fair. I'd recommend them in a heartbeat"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for NestEx LLC
NestEx LLC
5.0(
6
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Vashon, 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."
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION & REMODEL, INC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Vashon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

About Marc the Handyman\nBacked by years of hands-on experience, Marc the Handyman—the trusted name behind Williams Construction & Remodel, Inc.—specializes in helping homeowners tackle everything from heavy-duty prep work to smart home upgrades.\n\nMarc and his licensed team handle demolition, excavation, major and minor grading, foundation drainage, and egress window installation with precision and professionalism. They're also equipped for creative landscaping design, efficient drainage solutions, and everyday handyman services. Whether you're breaking ground or fixing what's already there, Marc delivers dependable results with a personal touch.\n\nServing the greater Washington area, Marc the Handyman is known for showing up, doing the work right, and keeping your project moving forward.\n📞 206-713-5080 — Call Marc today and let's get to work!

My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 165
Excavating questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

The Vashon, WA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.