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Avatar for Pnw DigRight excavation llc
Pnw DigRight excavation llc
5.0(
15
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Serving Issaquah, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience working with PNW DigRight Excavation. Very professional, reliable, and easy to communicate with. The job was done on time and with great attention to detail. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for quality excavation work."
Kirkland site prep
Kirkland site prep
Kirkland site prep
Kirkland site prep
Kirkland site prep

+8

VISTA GARDENS
4.9(
90
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Serving Issaquah, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Couldn't have gone better. I found Rodrigo on Angi, but then discovered that several of our neighbors had used him and loved him. We were going to get multiple bids but after talking with him, he was so nice, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced that we decided to go ahead on his removing the concrete. We then came up with the idea of using that concrete as a broken concrete entryway path and decided to have him do that as well when our backyard unit was finished. Couldn't have made a better choice. He's creative, conscientious, meticulous, notices things that we hadn't thought of and just a terrific person to work with. Our broken concrete entryway has different colored stones in between and it looks great, a wonderful entrance to the new house. Rodrigo also did a surface for a bike shed we're building and a walkway to and platform for a hot tub. We'd recommend him to anyone."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Issaquah, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Would rate them a 10 if I could. Don did a great job. He is very hardworking and a perfectionist. He went above and beyond to complete the job. He went to great detail to make the driveway perfect to his satisfaction. "
Excavation
Excavation
SITE PREP
Excavation
Excavation

+1

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Dillon Excavation
5.0(
4
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Serving Issaquah, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dillon Excavation just completed a grading and drain system project for me on my horse property, and his work was exemplary. He was conscientious, punctual, thorough, and knowledgeable. The final cost was exactly what he quoted, and he was a pleasure to work with. Dillon’s integrity is top notch, and I’d absolutely hire him again and again."
Driveway
Dirt work
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Iron Earth Construction LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Issaquah, WA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Iron Earth is the complete deal. They took down an 70 yr old garage that had seen much better days and replaced it with an exciting new garage and RV Port with a storage loft. Dan Faris and his crew did a marvelous job of tackling every step of the process; from planning, permitting, design, teardown, removal of old garage and every facet of the build. Unlike some contractors I've experienced in the past, he listened to our wants and needs. Discussing what could and couldn't be done while providing the details. I knew they were offering us to be partners in the process, not telling us what the project would be like others had. The team was professional and reliable i knew I could trust them in every facet. Iron Earth Construction and Dan Faris will be my go to for future projects, as I know I can rely on them. "
Before
During rooftop build
Rooftop Deck during
AFter
Installation of Euro Fencing

+43

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Issaquah, 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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