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Dependable Excavation Plus

5.00(
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Dependable Excavation Plus

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Dependable Excavation Plus..is great... very prompt and professional with responding and got the project done quickly and professionally... very fair pricing and willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied 😀... I highly recommend Mr Sean.. Driveway drainage and regravel parking project."

Jamie F on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Dependable Excavation Plus..is great... very prompt and professional with responding and got the project done quickly and professionally... very fair pricing and willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied 😀... I highly recommend Mr Sean.. Driveway drainage and regravel parking project."

Jamie F on November 2025


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Samuel Jacob Construction LLC

4.55(
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Samuel Jacob Construction LLC

4.55(
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Customers say: True professional
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Samuel Jacob Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call today for a quote (360) 349-5828

"Update. Nothing done!!! Have to pay to have redone. This company did our concrete so we hired them to do house leveling. Our house was worse after the repair. They came out to fix their work and made it worse. This was a project they did not know how to do. When we called them they referred us to their lawyer. We are out money and have to pay more for the damage they did."

Becky H on November 2024

Samuel Jacob Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call today for a quote (360) 349-5828

"Update. Nothing done!!! Have to pay to have redone. This company did our concrete so we hired them to do house leveling. Our house was worse after the repair. They came out to fix their work and made it worse. This was a project they did not know how to do. When we called them they referred us to their lawyer. We are out money and have to pay more for the damage they did."

Becky H on November 2024


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Centralia Boulevard Land Company, LLC

4.83(
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Centralia Boulevard Land Company, LLC

4.83(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very easy to work with Roger"

Paulette S on December 2020

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very easy to work with Roger"

Paulette S on December 2020


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EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc.

4.39(
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EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc.

4.39(
12
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Customers say: Terrific value
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a family owned & operated business with more than 40 years of experience, with a friendly live voice for your personal service every time, we always provide you with the quality you deserve! Call us today and let us help you make your dream a reality!

"He did a beautiful job of terracing our very difficult slope including the removal of a stump the size of the excavator. He also made a Very useable path down to our lower lot on a steep drop. Very pleasant experience. Weâ d use him again in a heart beat! Also very reasonably priced."

Sally B on September 2020

We are a family owned & operated business with more than 40 years of experience, with a friendly live voice for your personal service every time, we always provide you with the quality you deserve! Call us today and let us help you make your dream a reality!

"He did a beautiful job of terracing our very difficult slope including the removal of a stump the size of the excavator. He also made a Very useable path down to our lower lot on a steep drop. Very pleasant experience. Weâ d use him again in a heart beat! Also very reasonably priced."

Sally B on September 2020


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Bear Creek Asphalt Paving, LLC

4.81(
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Bear Creek Asphalt Paving, LLC

4.81(
47
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
72 local quotes requested

Veteran and family owned with 30 years' experience with a lot of experience in residential, commercial and Government work. Here at Bear Creek Asphalt Paving we are a full-service Asphalt paving company working with our customers to get the job done correctly. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our professionalism and skillset. We are a general contractor and also do excavation work.

"Great crew and efficient work. Thank you Paul, Danny and crew. This new asphalt will be so much nicer to maintain. "

D W G on December 2025

Veteran and family owned with 30 years' experience with a lot of experience in residential, commercial and Government work. Here at Bear Creek Asphalt Paving we are a full-service Asphalt paving company working with our customers to get the job done correctly. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our professionalism and skillset. We are a general contractor and also do excavation work.

"Great crew and efficient work. Thank you Paul, Danny and crew. This new asphalt will be so much nicer to maintain. "

D W G on December 2025


"PNW Treelancers did a great job for us at a very reasonable price. Really hard working crew! This was a tough job and they got after it and got it done in a timely fashion. They were prompt, polite and did everything they could to make sure we were satisfied with the work they did. I would definetly hire the crew again! Thank you PNW Treelancers!"

John S on January 2026

PNW Treelancers LLP is a partnership tree removal services company. We are licensed, insured and bonded with years of experience.

"PNW Treelancers did a great job for us at a very reasonable price. Really hard working crew! This was a tough job and they got after it and got it done in a timely fashion. They were prompt, polite and did everything they could to make sure we were satisfied with the work they did. I would definetly hire the crew again! Thank you PNW Treelancers!"

John S on January 2026


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TH Excavation LLC

5.00(
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TH Excavation LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
14 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Excavation, site prep, drainage, ground water management, grading/leveling, clearing, underground utilities, demolition, hauling, retaining walls. We have 60+ years of experience, we are dependable and honest. We are a small family business with a background in electrical.

"10/10 would recommend to anyone. Came in with a great attitude and was more than accommodating to my needs. Excellent customer service and I no longer experience any flooding! THANK YOU TH EXCAVATION"

Braeden P on January 2024

Excavation, site prep, drainage, ground water management, grading/leveling, clearing, underground utilities, demolition, hauling, retaining walls. We have 60+ years of experience, we are dependable and honest. We are a small family business with a background in electrical.

"10/10 would recommend to anyone. Came in with a great attitude and was more than accommodating to my needs. Excellent customer service and I no longer experience any flooding! THANK YOU TH EXCAVATION"

Braeden P on January 2024


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GBD, LLC

5.00(
4
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GBD, LLC

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

Serving our community since 1997 New profile update. NOTE: We have been receiving a lot of small job requests “Labor for hire” and unfortunately we do not have the capability to support small labor jobs. GBD has new dependable equipment with the best operators in the biz. Our single day rate is on the lower percentage of surrounding Excavation Companies but having the best operators and equipment come with costs. If your project and budget is under 1500$ a small landscape Company is probably what your looking for. Feel free to ask if your project qualifies as we are always eager to support. Residential: Turn key excavation projects: New Home sites, Shops, Concrete Pads (ANY SIZE) / Clearing ( ANY SIZE) / Gravel parkinglots (ANY SIZE) / Driveways (ANY SIZE) . Make your property worth it's full potential by utilizing every inch! ( See Web site for details) Commercial/Residential : Turn Key inside building solutions: machinery pad solutions / High density concrete engineered pads / Vaults / Footings. 3 (new) excavators 0 emissions. New building site full earthworks start to finish. We are a small Family owned business that has been in business for 27 years through some tough economical times due to our foundation in which keeps our Co going. Moral Compass, Integrity, pride and punctuality. In 27 years of operation we have 0 leans 0 lawsuits 0 on job injuries. Our company is 4th generation construction ownership. Our values stem from the days where a hand shake and your word was bond. We have definitely found our place in SPS and our surrounding areas to support and build our tradition and values. With cost always a rise in Western Wa we pay close detail to our customers budget and ALWAYS stay honest to our selves and customers.

"I had a large, 100 year old, dairy barn that had collapsed. GBD visited the site, quoted a price to demo the structure. They showed up on time, completed all work as quoted, finished on time and billed exactly what was quoted. Great company to work with. I highly recommend them."

Paul F on March 2021

Serving our community since 1997 New profile update. NOTE: We have been receiving a lot of small job requests “Labor for hire” and unfortunately we do not have the capability to support small labor jobs. GBD has new dependable equipment with the best operators in the biz. Our single day rate is on the lower percentage of surrounding Excavation Companies but having the best operators and equipment come with costs. If your project and budget is under 1500$ a small landscape Company is probably what your looking for. Feel free to ask if your project qualifies as we are always eager to support. Residential: Turn key excavation projects: New Home sites, Shops, Concrete Pads (ANY SIZE) / Clearing ( ANY SIZE) / Gravel parkinglots (ANY SIZE) / Driveways (ANY SIZE) . Make your property worth it's full potential by utilizing every inch! ( See Web site for details) Commercial/Residential : Turn Key inside building solutions: machinery pad solutions / High density concrete engineered pads / Vaults / Footings. 3 (new) excavators 0 emissions. New building site full earthworks start to finish. We are a small Family owned business that has been in business for 27 years through some tough economical times due to our foundation in which keeps our Co going. Moral Compass, Integrity, pride and punctuality. In 27 years of operation we have 0 leans 0 lawsuits 0 on job injuries. Our company is 4th generation construction ownership. Our values stem from the days where a hand shake and your word was bond. We have definitely found our place in SPS and our surrounding areas to support and build our tradition and values. With cost always a rise in Western Wa we pay close detail to our customers budget and ALWAYS stay honest to our selves and customers.

"I had a large, 100 year old, dairy barn that had collapsed. GBD visited the site, quoted a price to demo the structure. They showed up on time, completed all work as quoted, finished on time and billed exactly what was quoted. Great company to work with. I highly recommend them."

Paul F on March 2021


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JB and Son Excavating

4.86(
7
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JB and Son Excavating

4.86(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
12 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Extremely well done. Project had flooding issues. The crew dug a drain well, regraded the yard and input a French drain system efficiently, effectively and were really easy to work with. Jimmy was clear, communicative and quick. I will definitely rely on this company again when necessary. Fantastic experience!"

Travis S on December 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Extremely well done. Project had flooding issues. The crew dug a drain well, regraded the yard and input a French drain system efficiently, effectively and were really easy to work with. Jimmy was clear, communicative and quick. I will definitely rely on this company again when necessary. Fantastic experience!"

Travis S on December 2025


I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Olympia, 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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