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JFT Brothers, Inc.
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Serving Walla Walla, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi! My name is Nick, owner of JFT Brothers, a Family owned and operated excavation business. We put quality and customer service at the forefront of our operation. \nOffering: \nLand Clearing & Site Prep\nUtilities Trenching\nLandscaping \n& Soon to be fully certified… \nSeptic Systems

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Blue ridge construction
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Serving Walla Walla, WA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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with over 30 years experience installing commercial and residential sprinkler systems, fencing, retaining walls and excavation. We know what it takes to make a top quality product that lasts for decades and that's why we only use professional grade products and materials and we never cut corners.. So if you want quality and expertise please give us a try.

Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Retaining walls
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Springfield Earthworks LLC
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Serving Walla Walla, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I live on the other side of the mountains from my 90 year old dad's property. Trust, communication, and knowledge were all key factors in hiring any company. Springfield Earthworks, LLC surpassed my expectations! Alek & crew were very accommodating and respectful to my dad while keeping consistent communication with myself. I greatly appreciated progress pictures & understandable explainations when a few unexpected changes occured. I would definitely & highly recommend this company!!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JBC Group Solutions Inc
4.0(
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Serving Walla Walla, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

"They did a real good job. They were real professional. We can now open the garage door from the inside of the house and now it is so smooth that we have to check to see if we hit the button to open it or close it.  Before we used to know when it was opening or closing because it used to make a noise. It helps when you move to a city where you are new. "
Custom Staircases
Custom Exterior Restoration
Custom Bathrooms
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Mikes Excavating & Paving
New to Angi

Serving Walla Walla, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Mikes Excavating & Paving, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research, with our extensive practical experience, to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

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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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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. 

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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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