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Legendary Dirt Diggers
5.0(
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Serving Ellensburg, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Legendary Dirt Diggers team did an excellent job on my pasture project. They partnered with me to refine the scope, were transparent on pricing, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. The quality of the work shows in the finished result, and I especially appreciated their input on rock placement across the pasture, which improved both function and appearance. I would not hesitate to hire Tony and the team again."
Dirt Work
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Earth Works Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Ellensburg, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional and highly committed to doing an excellent landscaping job. Ow Net of Earth Works, Jayme, did exactly what he said he was going to do and more. Job started when I was told and completed in a timely manner. My husband says they worked their â assesâ off. Bid was almost half of other bids for the same job. Landscaping job turned out great! Hire Earth Works, you wonâ t be disappointed!!!"
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+30

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McCallum Mobile Welding, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ellensburg, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the very start, Ian was professional and personable. He was always punctual for meetings and for performing the work. His responses to email were always timely and well written, something that I am sensitive about as a retired college professor. I am not in a position to truly judge the quality of his work, in part because it is underground. But I know that he did the work as scheduled for what I consider to have been a reasonable price and I have water in my house now. Ian was nice to work with and we are in the discussion stage for another project."
Outside Sub Grade Cut
Up Close of Footing Holes
Inside Sub Grade Cut
All Loaded Up
Midway Through Demolition

+33

Response time10 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LIBERTY ONE EXCAVATION LLC
New to Angi

Serving Ellensburg, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Liberty One Excavation, LLC is an owner/operator business located in Cle Elum, WA. We provide top-notch excavation services in Kittitas and King County for residence owners and contractors. Our goal is to listen to our customer's needs and provide excellent quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We've been in business for 30+ years in the landscape/irrigation industry in western Washington. Now that we've moved back to our roots on the eastside of the mountains, I'm primarily focusing on machine work. We are licensed, bonded and insured.

Excavation 3 foot French Drain
Hauling excess material
Prepping for pipe
French drain
Site prep

+10

Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Ellensburg, WA

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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