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Avatar for Superior Services Contracting LLC
Superior Services Contracting LLC
5.0(
60
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an outstanding experience with Shannon at Superior Services. He used his excavator to expertly level, trench, and slope my property, exceeding all my expectations. The cost was very reasonable, and he was impressively punctual throughout the entire project. Shannon's professionalism and skill truly made a difference. I highly recommend his services for any excavation needs!"
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area
New driveway parking area

+22

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Marpo Construction and Remodeling
Marpo Construction and Remodeling
4.8(
19
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"He built he large two level deck with a roof. Very professional, honest, fair, accurate, and knowledgeable. I would definitely hire him again. He finished within his estimated time of completion, he was 10's of thousands of dollars less than two big deck companies in the northwest, and quality did not suffer by saving that money. You save because he is a one man show, and he CAN really do it all on his own. It may take a week or so longer than these big companies with a crew but you save ten fold because of it."
Finish Bedroom
Finish Balcony and Patio Cover
Old Balcony
Old shower
Porcelain Tiles with glass shelf

+15

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for NestEx LLC
NestEx LLC
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Yelm, 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."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Kay & JM, LLC
Kay & JM, LLC
4.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Why can we only leave a 5 star rating? Christopher and crew exceeded our expectations for our restoration project. Our project was to replace the decorative wrap on the 16 foot support columns on the entrance porch at the front of our house. The original wrap was 20 years old and parts had begun to rot. During the bid process Christopher suggested that we replace the wooden wrap with a Hardy plank type material that would last longer than wood. (the original wood wrap was painted). During the removal of the original wrap we noticed that the wrap framing was fairly lightweight, just enough to give the wrap something to be nailed to. Christopher removed the lightweight framing and installed a stronger frame. The new wrap that was installed looks considerably better and richer. The attention to detail, down to the router work on decorative panels, is impressive. Christopher was very responsive to our questions and every day they left the worksite spotlessly clean."
siding
siding
siding
siding
columns

+28

Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Alberto’s Landscaping Services LLC
4.8(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Alberto is genuine, honest, skilled and deeply knowledgeable. He works hard and is loyal to his customers by providing fair pricing and finding ways to save money. Albertoss Landscaping is the only landscaper we'll call. Thank you Alberto for restoring the irrigation system at our newly purchased home. You're the best!"
Install landscaping
Irrigation system
Irrigation system
Irrigation system
Irrigation system

+2

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for TMR Excavation
TMR Excavation
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

TMR Excavation LLC is a locally owned excavation company serving Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality dirt work. We specialize in residential projects including Site prep, Shop pads, Driveway installs, land clearing, grading, trenching, drainage solutions, brush removal, and more. With 10 years of experience working for top regional contractors in both heavy civil and residential jobs, we bring the experience to the private sector — offering honest service, transparent process, expert results, and a job done right. From the first estimate to the final grade, we take pride in getting your project done for you!

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Expedeck
5.0(
24
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Perfect! Very professional estimator & project manager and the work crew was fantastic. Worked 7 days straight, very punctual and extremely tidy. They consulted with me whenever they had a question or to clarify something to make sure it was exactly how I wanted it. Very high quality- I plan to hire them again in the future to do front yard project with pathways & terracing."
Andrew Farjo
Landscape Lighting with retaining walls
Accent wall / Seating wall with LED lighting
Andrew Farjo
Andrew Farjo

+31

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&T Excavating, LLP
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"D&T Excavating (Josh and Richard) do excellent work! We hired them to resurface our driveway to the house. Their price was very reasonable, compared to their competitors, that we also hired them to put in a new driveway to our shop area. Josh and Richard took the time to thoroughly evaluate our property. They are very easy to work with, listen to your concerns, and remedy any problems you might have. We are extremely pleased with the work that they did. Josh and Richard are very professional, have an outstanding work ethic, are responsible, efficient, and did a great job!!! I highly recommend D&T Excavating if you want quality work done at a reasonable price."
Stump Removal
Land Cleanup
Land Clearing
Rv
Rv

+6

Response time3 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Creekside Excavation & Hauling LLC
Creekside Excavation & Hauling LLC
5.0(
7
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Immediate call back when requested quote, and great service. Crew workers are hard working and respectful. The work performed went way beyond the basics... from cutting down 3 ft weeds, removing debris, spraying for weed control, trimming under bushes, cleaning up edges of flower bed, and then spreading bark. I would hire them again, and recommend this company ?."
Foundation dig out & Pad Compaction
Land before road & landscaping
Progress including tree clearing
Finished Product
Additional Photos

+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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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