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Avatar for Mount Olive Landscape & Constr
Mount Olive Landscape & Constr
4.8(
57
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Yarrow Point, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed to stabilize a slope. Norberto presented a plan for a retaining wall and drainage that was both functional and attractive. He provided a detailed bid for labor and materials that was competitive with several other companies He and his crew completed the job efficiently while taking care not to damage existing shrubbery and ornamentals. Norberto is professional and easy to work with. He was very good about coordinating with me. I have and will continue to use his company for other projects."
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Vinyl Fence Project
Vinyl Fence Project
Flagstone Patio
Flagstone Patio

+46

Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Yarrow Point, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Gary and his crew worked very quickly and efficiently on a challenging demolition job that required a great deal of precision. They also did a drain field for my septic system and both projects were completed in 2 days. His crew were hard working, polite and left the job site swept, picked up and very clean. Gary is a pro! No contractor drama. He showed up on time and got right to work. I highly recommend Gaston Brothers Excavating."
Wall project
Wall project
Retaining Wall
Parking lot
Parking lot

+52

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Seattle Rockeries
4.8(
62
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Yarrow Point, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scope of project was removal of existing concrete pavers and hemlock stump, then installing 7-9 rockery flat steps made of natural basalt rockery rocks. We were thoroughly happy with the work from Seattle Rockeries. Harry and his crew were very knowledgeable, fast and friendly. Sharing pics of before and after."
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Glory
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+138

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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P4 Construction, LLC
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Yarrow Point, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great construction company to work with They’re professional, reliable, and do quality work I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a good construction company!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by20%of homeowners
Avatar for Lifetime Roofing & Remodeling, Inc.
Lifetime Roofing & Remodeling, Inc.
4.6(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Yarrow Point, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They came out to give me an estimate on the work I requested. They were prompt, professional and honest. Gave me a free roof inspection. Told my roof was in great shape and that I didn't need the cleaning that I thought I was going to need. Gave me some tips and advise on what I could do myself to keep my roof in great shape. They even cleaned the small area on my siding that needed it free of charge. Would definitely recommend these guys and when I do need some roof work done these will be the guys I call."
60 mil white PVC
Response time1 day
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Harbor Design And Construction LLC
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Yarrow Point, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team at Harbor Design & Construction was great. They did exactly what I hoped they would and even made a second pass because THEY were't completely satisfied. A great experience from beginning to end."
Backyard transformation
Building a Pathway
Pathway 02
Backyard installation
Backyard project

+30

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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