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Avatar for Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.

Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.

10936 Rainier Avenue South
4.97(
16
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Approved Pro

Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.

10936 Rainier Avenue South
4.97(
16
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 years of experience

GBE has over 44 years of experience in the utility, demolition and excavation industry around the greater Seattle area. If you want your exterior home or business project completed efficiently and on budget, give the owner Gary Gaston a call. He will personally meet with you on site and walk you through every detail from start to finish so your project runs smoothly. We look forward to working with you!

"No none sense! Super skilled! Beyond expectations."

John B on July 2024

GBE has over 44 years of experience in the utility, demolition and excavation industry around the greater Seattle area. If you want your exterior home or business project completed efficiently and on budget, give the owner Gary Gaston a call. He will personally meet with you on site and walk you through every detail from start to finish so your project runs smoothly. We look forward to working with you!

"No none sense! Super skilled! Beyond expectations."

John B on July 2024


"Very personable."

Ken B on January 2021

Thompsons and Sons LLC provides high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients. We cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!

"Very personable."

Ken B on January 2021


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Pablo Landscaping

3908 North West 18th Street
4.86(
99
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Approved Pro

Pablo Landscaping

3908 North West 18th Street
4.86(
99
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

With 16 years of experience the tree and landscaping industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from removal to trimming to . We will treat your home as we would treat our own and e are fully insured for your peace of mind. Give Pablo trees service a call today, we look forward to working with you! Small or big job welcome Ask about our discounted rates for recurring service!

"Job was completed correctly and efficiently. "

Terry S on August 2025

With 16 years of experience the tree and landscaping industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from removal to trimming to . We will treat your home as we would treat our own and e are fully insured for your peace of mind. Give Pablo trees service a call today, we look forward to working with you! Small or big job welcome Ask about our discounted rates for recurring service!

"Job was completed correctly and efficiently. "

Terry S on August 2025


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P4 Construction, LLC

19680 146th St SE
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

P4 Construction, LLC

19680 146th St SE
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer drainage services our job is to control and direct water away from your home or building.We have 13 years in the drainage field and specialize in,waterproofing foundation walls,basement drainage,yard drains,french drains,crawlspace interior drain systems,sump pump installations and replacement,new pvc downspout drain pipe installations,clean and or repair downspout pipes.You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with,we work with the best materials out there.We take pride on what we do.Our hard work speaks for itself.We look forward on helping you with your drainage projects.

"We hired them to install a 40 foot french drain. Eric was very knowledgeable and professional, not to mention a very nice person and good listener. He was punctual and he and his crew were extemely hard workers. The job functions as promised, looks great and they were very conscientious about how they left the work area neat and clean. I wish I could hire them for other projects."

Bill G on June 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer drainage services our job is to control and direct water away from your home or building.We have 13 years in the drainage field and specialize in,waterproofing foundation walls,basement drainage,yard drains,french drains,crawlspace interior drain systems,sump pump installations and replacement,new pvc downspout drain pipe installations,clean and or repair downspout pipes.You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with,we work with the best materials out there.We take pride on what we do.Our hard work speaks for itself.We look forward on helping you with your drainage projects.

"We hired them to install a 40 foot french drain. Eric was very knowledgeable and professional, not to mention a very nice person and good listener. He was punctual and he and his crew were extemely hard workers. The job functions as promised, looks great and they were very conscientious about how they left the work area neat and clean. I wish I could hire them for other projects."

Bill G on June 2024


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Dolen Construction LLC

14201 SE Petrovitsky Rd
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

Dolen Construction LLC

14201 SE Petrovitsky Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Dolen Construction is a full-service Construction Company dedicated to serving all our customer’s needs. Having more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, our in-house experts are sure to have an answer to all your construction desires! We have customers in both the residential and commercial sectors serving large and small clients alike. Call us today for a quote or job walk, we look forward to working with you!!

"The work done was outstanding, the customer service was professional and friendly. Overall it was a great experience!"

Jordan G on June 2025

Dolen Construction is a full-service Construction Company dedicated to serving all our customer’s needs. Having more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, our in-house experts are sure to have an answer to all your construction desires! We have customers in both the residential and commercial sectors serving large and small clients alike. Call us today for a quote or job walk, we look forward to working with you!!

"The work done was outstanding, the customer service was professional and friendly. Overall it was a great experience!"

Jordan G on June 2025


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Pinpoint Construction LLC

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

Pinpoint Construction LLC

5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
38 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Alex did a great job leveling my back yard. Hard work man. Totally recommend him "

Gene A on October 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Alex did a great job leveling my back yard. Hard work man. Totally recommend him "

Gene A on October 2025


Avatar for Bear Creek Asphalt Paving, LLC

Bear Creek Asphalt Paving, LLC

PO Box 188
4.80(
46
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Approved Pro

Bear Creek Asphalt Paving, LLC

PO Box 188
4.80(
46
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
93 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.

"Very quick response and turnaround time. Hired them to clear and grade about 3/4 of an acre on our property. They came to check out my land and gave me a quote next business day. Started the project the next week and finished same day. Professional and kind crew. I'd use them for future projects."

candace k on April 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.

"Very quick response and turnaround time. Hired them to clear and grade about 3/4 of an acre on our property. They came to check out my land and gave me a quote next business day. Started the project the next week and finished same day. Professional and kind crew. I'd use them for future projects."

candace k on April 2025


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GRANITE LAKE CONSTRUCTION

565 NE Stenman LN
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

GRANITE LAKE CONSTRUCTION

565 NE Stenman LN
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
22 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We pride ourselves on being the best Fencing company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"They did a great job setting up a fence along my backyard, it?s all straight and they got it done faster than I expected! Now my dogs can run around without worry of them getting into trouble. Highly recommend"

matt L on February 2025

We pride ourselves on being the best Fencing company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"They did a great job setting up a fence along my backyard, it?s all straight and they got it done faster than I expected! Now my dogs can run around without worry of them getting into trouble. Highly recommend"

matt L on February 2025


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Matias Landscaping

3919 Maple Ave
4.94(
9
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Approved Pro

Matias Landscaping

3919 Maple Ave
4.94(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 20 years of experience serving the Bremerton Metro area, Matias Landscaping, is your solution for all your lawn care needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"They were experienced and very knowledgeable, They were flexible with a couple of changes, and very pleasant no-nonsense type of communication. The job was done promptly and very professionally. I am disabled and they were very accommodating to painting my extra structural pieces."

Candace C on July 2019

With 20 years of experience serving the Bremerton Metro area, Matias Landscaping, is your solution for all your lawn care needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"They were experienced and very knowledgeable, They were flexible with a couple of changes, and very pleasant no-nonsense type of communication. The job was done promptly and very professionally. I am disabled and they were very accommodating to painting my extra structural pieces."

Candace C on July 2019


"Mark was prompt, knowledgeable, and did a great job. I also appreciated the fair price he gave me."

Brian S on March 2023

Clearing and removal of brush, excavation, grading, underground utilities, storm drainage, ditches, driveway gravel, site preparation for residential home, garage or shop. Emergency work, storm clean up, demolition

"Mark was prompt, knowledgeable, and did a great job. I also appreciated the fair price he gave me."

Brian S on March 2023

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Seattle, 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.

The Seattle, WA homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.