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Avatar for DirtRaptor -
DirtRaptor -
5.0(
19
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh and Zach are fantastic! They can do anything! Building on heavily treed undeveloped acreage. The built the construction road, dug foundation pits, cleared brush, thinned trees, dug trenches for water lines and electric conduit. They work directly with other contractors and county to get specs, handle inspections, ask questions. Very professional, highest quality work, reasonably priced. I have never worked with a better contractor!"
Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC. Their customer service and communication response time was incredible, the scheduling was easy, their scheduling availability was excellent, and their work was absolutely superb!! We will definitely hire them again in the future. Kristina Montgomery"
Excavation
Excavation
SITE PREP
Excavation
Excavation

+1

Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Bear Creek Asphalt Paving, LLC
4.8(
50
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
Parking lot
Parking lot
Parking lot
Parking lot
Before

+4

Response time12 hrs
Response rate99%
174 neighbors recently requested a quote
VISTA GARDENS
4.4(
118
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Rodrigo and his crew did a wonderful job. He was very competitive on pricing and was willing to do the job, even though there were access issues that made the job more physically demanding. He was timely, completed the job quickly, and went above and beyond what I had asked for. I would definitely hire again."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Pinpoint Construction LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex is incredibly honest, pragmatic and helpful. He assessed our community’s potential need and proceeded to discuss any potential restrictions on drainage with the county. We are restricted due to the infrastructure in the proposed drainage area - his thoroughness lost him work but gained our respect. We will look to him for any and all similar projects in the future."
Gravel driveway
Ruts in the driveway which causing the water to run down the driveway?
Well utility trench
Gravel driveway
Driveway work in North Kitsap

+15

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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KLC EXCAVATING LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Great company to work with. He was professional, reliable, and communicated well throughout the project. The work was finished on time, and the quality was better than I expected. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone needing excavation or landscaping work, and I would happily use him again in the future."
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TH Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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"
Hole under foundation where water was coming in.
Grading
Before
Broken tee fitting
Side of house before we started working.

+27

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for PNW Timberghost Land Management Services, LLC
PNW Timberghost Land Management Services, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Keone came out the other day to give us a free estimate. He was late but explained the unavoidable circumstances. He was professional and listened to my concerns about the stump to be removed. His original plan was to grind the stump, but that was not able to be done due to the underground utilities being right underneath the stump. He came up with a second plan and quickly removed the stump, filled the hole with dirt, and cleaned up the area. Now you can hardly tell that a stump was there in the first place, and the slight mound may settle as the dirt gets further compressed."
Forestry Mulching
Tree Removal
Stump Removal
Stump Removal
Stump Removal

+7

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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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.

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