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Avatar for EMPIRE VUE
EMPIRE VUE
5.0(
4
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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 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"While I did not hire this company ultimately, I remained very impressed that they came to the site fully prepared (they did a ton of research on my property) and were ready to go day one had we chosen to go with them. In the end, we only decided to go with another contractor due to their existing familiarity with the current neighborhood we were in however, Empirevue are a top notch professional company judging by our initial interaction and I will be reaching out to them again for our other projects"
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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THIS IS THE WAY CONSTRUCTION & HANDYMAN LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Yakima, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The guys were all wonderful and very friendly and helpful. They took down my unsafe and very old deck along with a caved in shed and built me a new, bigger, safer and beautiful one! Can’t wait to get some furniture out there and enjoy the amazing view it offers."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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