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Avatar for Legendary Dirt Diggers
Legendary Dirt Diggers
4.6(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Yakima, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up, but I was not ready to proceed"
Dirt Work
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Specialty Landscape LLC
4.7(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Yakima, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did an amazing job, very respectful and very efficient with his work!!!!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JG Construction LLC
4.9(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Yakima, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jordan did an amazing job on widening my driveway. He is extremely resourceful and helped me figure out the most cost efficient way to go about the project."
Stills home improvement
Original
Drainage + grading
Water control berm
Pavers and Hardscaping Project

+44

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ybarra Professional Builders
4.3(
80
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Yakima, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Just to say thank you you Dave and Ibarra for this wonderful job on replacing my electrical panel done by Luis and also by installing new cabinets and countertops for my kitchen. I want to thank everyone for being so efficient and Iâ m happy tabarra did this for me."
Response time4 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Advanced Hardscapes LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Yakima, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Advance Hardscapes LLC did an excellent job on my retaining wall. From start to finish, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. The quality of their workmanship really shows—the wall is solid, well-built, and looks great. They paid close attention to detail, stayed on schedule, and made sure everything was done right. I’m very happy with the final result and would highly recommend Advance Hardscapes LLC to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality hardscape work."
Lawn remodel
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Wooden Fence
Retaining wall

+1

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Joe
4.1(
197
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Yakima, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired Joe for a variety of lawn and yard services over the past 7 years; from mowing, to massive yard clean up, to sprinkler repair and tree removal, he does it all. He is always timely, friendly, professional and beats the competition prices every time!!! Definitely recommend!!!"
Backyard patio
Pavers
Pavers
Pavers
Driveway

+13

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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M & T Construction
3.5(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Yakima, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fantastic company to work wih!. they were able to fulfill my needs and they went out of their way to make sure everything was correct!"
Mt. Rainer
Mt. Rainer
Mt. Rainer
Mt. Rainer
Mt. Rainer

+48

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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KQC
3.9(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Yakima, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very friendly and hard working."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Yakima, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional, punctual, completed job task on time like they said they would. We would definitely recommend and we will be hiring them again!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stenersen Excavating, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Yakima, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Stenersen Excavating, Inc. is owned by Kenneth Stenersen. At Stenersen Excavating, we proudly continue the legacy of Kenneth’s father who spent over 40 years in the excavating business. Growing up surrounded by machines from a young age, we have developed a profound understanding of the industry. Our expertise and experience allow us to provide exceptional excavating services tailored to your needs. Integrity is our top priority, and we adhere to strict guidelines to protect our team and clients. At Stenersen Excavating, we value open communication and transparency, building lasting relationships with our clients. Trust us to deliver outstanding results, backed by a lifetime of experience and a passion of the excavating business.

Drainfield
Drainlines
Drainline
Backfill
Tank Replacement

+4

Response time5 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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. 

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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