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Avatar for Leveled Excavating 8, LLC
Leveled Excavating 8, LLC
8530 Steilacoom RD SE Unit 107
4.75(
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Approved Pro
Leveled Excavating 8, LLC
8530 Steilacoom RD SE Unit 107
4.75(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 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 have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Leveled Excavating exceeded my expectations and I am very happy with the result."

Paul M on February 2022

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Leveled Excavating exceeded my expectations and I am very happy with the result."

Paul M on February 2022


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Superior Services Contracting LLC
16728 Promise LN SW
5.00(
37
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Superior Services Contracting LLC
16728 Promise LN SW
5.00(
37
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
36 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Superior Services Contracting 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.

"Shannon came out and provided a bid and started work a few days later. He did everything that I had asked in the initial bid and then some. He kept asking “hey, do you want me to haul that away too?” My answer was always yes. My property looks great. I would hire again if I need hauling or tractor work done again. "

Jason T on June 2025

Superior Services Contracting 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.

"Shannon came out and provided a bid and started work a few days later. He did everything that I had asked in the initial bid and then some. He kept asking “hey, do you want me to haul that away too?” My answer was always yes. My property looks great. I would hire again if I need hauling or tractor work done again. "

Jason T on June 2025


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TH Excavation LLC
2507 SE Mile Hill Dr Suite C-101
5.00(
1
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TH Excavation LLC
2507 SE Mile Hill Dr Suite C-101
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
155 local quotes requested

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


Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
121 Lakeside Ave
4.13(
388
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
121 Lakeside Ave
4.13(
388
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2584 local quotes requested
51 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Delmarva, a local family-owned franchise. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is a local, 24-hour plumber and provides emergency service.

"My elderly mother is partially blind and disabled. On November 1, 2021 her washing machine broke leaking water in her home. In desperation she called rotor rooter. Roto rooter came out, stopped the leak, and put dryers in and left. They returned a few days later to remove the dryers. The technician quoted my mother a cost of about $3000.00. My mother signed a contract but could not see what she was signing. After Roto rooter Reno removed the dryers they sent a bill to my mother for $9000.00. The contract she signed stated Roto rooter would remove walls, roofing, insulation, baseboard, tile etc. Roto rooter didn’t do any of those things. Roto rooter is price gauging and took advantage of an elderly disabled woman. Roto rooter technicians were in the home no more than 3 hours total. First my mother did not have capacity to enter into a contract as she couldn’t see what she was signing. 2 Roto rooters technicians told her the cost would be about $3000.00. 3 Roto rooter did not do the work in the contract. I believe Roto rooter is commuting elder abuse and fraud."

Marcus R on December 2021

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Delmarva, a local family-owned franchise. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is a local, 24-hour plumber and provides emergency service.

"My elderly mother is partially blind and disabled. On November 1, 2021 her washing machine broke leaking water in her home. In desperation she called rotor rooter. Roto rooter came out, stopped the leak, and put dryers in and left. They returned a few days later to remove the dryers. The technician quoted my mother a cost of about $3000.00. My mother signed a contract but could not see what she was signing. After Roto rooter Reno removed the dryers they sent a bill to my mother for $9000.00. The contract she signed stated Roto rooter would remove walls, roofing, insulation, baseboard, tile etc. Roto rooter didn’t do any of those things. Roto rooter is price gauging and took advantage of an elderly disabled woman. Roto rooter technicians were in the home no more than 3 hours total. First my mother did not have capacity to enter into a contract as she couldn’t see what she was signing. 2 Roto rooters technicians told her the cost would be about $3000.00. 3 Roto rooter did not do the work in the contract. I believe Roto rooter is commuting elder abuse and fraud."

Marcus R on December 2021


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Realm
4917 Sleater Kinney Rd NE
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Realm
4917 Sleater Kinney Rd NE
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30 years of experience
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We specialize in Land clearing excavation logging dirt work septic repairs construction and more!

We specialize in Land clearing excavation logging dirt work septic repairs construction and more!


Elk Plain Excavating
33510 48th S Ave
5.00(
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Elk Plain Excavating
33510 48th S Ave
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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BLC Construction LLC
4101 Oyster Bay Rd NW
No reviews
BLC Construction LLC
4101 Oyster Bay Rd NW
No reviews
19 years of experience

Our company is a small family owned business focused on helping you with medium to large outdoor projects like land clearing and timber harvesting as well as making way for a new barn, garage, mother-in-law home or just pushing the tree line back for the safety of existing structures.

Our company is a small family owned business focused on helping you with medium to large outdoor projects like land clearing and timber harvesting as well as making way for a new barn, garage, mother-in-law home or just pushing the tree line back for the safety of existing structures.


J Zamora Construction Co LLC
25431 180th South East
5.00(
3
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J Zamora Construction Co LLC
25431 180th South East
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have been in business since 2000 and have been in the industry for over 20 years. We attempt to offer the best solutions to the issues you are having at a reasonable price. We can give insight on new projects or continuation of existing projects.

We have been in business since 2000 and have been in the industry for over 20 years. We attempt to offer the best solutions to the issues you are having at a reasonable price. We can give insight on new projects or continuation of existing projects.


Gary's Bulldozing LLC
1244 Carpenter Rd NE
5.00(
1
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Gary's Bulldozing LLC
1244 Carpenter Rd NE
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Gary's Bulldozing we are locally owned and operated with complete sitework specialist. With over 40 years of professional local experience, we understand that businesses and individuals need a complete solution. Gary recieved his initial trade experience in the Military. As a veteran and a local, Gary has a strong commitment to his work and the people in the community. Residential & Commercial We offer that with our range of services: Site prep Land clearing Road building Excavating Demolition Underground Utilities ... Water, Sewer & Storm Digging for Irigation ...even Snow Removal! We mainly use John Deere Equipment. Registration #: GARYSBLO12JA Licensed Bonded & Insured Serving Thurston, Mason, Lewis, and Pierce County Check us out on the BBB! Call us today for the most experienced Excavator in town!

At Gary's Bulldozing we are locally owned and operated with complete sitework specialist. With over 40 years of professional local experience, we understand that businesses and individuals need a complete solution. Gary recieved his initial trade experience in the Military. As a veteran and a local, Gary has a strong commitment to his work and the people in the community. Residential & Commercial We offer that with our range of services: Site prep Land clearing Road building Excavating Demolition Underground Utilities ... Water, Sewer & Storm Digging for Irigation ...even Snow Removal! We mainly use John Deere Equipment. Registration #: GARYSBLO12JA Licensed Bonded & Insured Serving Thurston, Mason, Lewis, and Pierce County Check us out on the BBB! Call us today for the most experienced Excavator in town!


Alpha Y La Omega Landscaping
760 NW Maryland Ave
No reviews
Alpha Y La Omega Landscaping
760 NW Maryland Ave
No reviews

Alpha Y La Omega Landscaping has been providing lawn mowing, landscaping, and excavating since 2006. We work to help our clients achieve business goals, maintain property value, and attract customers and tenants.

Alpha Y La Omega Landscaping has been providing lawn mowing, landscaping, and excavating since 2006. We work to help our clients achieve business goals, maintain property value, and attract customers and tenants.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Yelm, 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 Yelm, WA homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings
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