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Avatar for Core Paving & Excavating, LLC
Core Paving & Excavating, LLC
PO Box 871407
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Core Paving & Excavating, LLC
PO Box 871407
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Core Paving & Excavating. CORE is an owner operated company located in the Matsu Valley. With over 15 years of experience in the asphalt construction industry, our team is well equipped and comfortable in our ability you meet your asphalt and excavating needs. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

"Great to work with and great value on their services."

Jerome O on April 2020

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Core Paving & Excavating. CORE is an owner operated company located in the Matsu Valley. With over 15 years of experience in the asphalt construction industry, our team is well equipped and comfortable in our ability you meet your asphalt and excavating needs. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

"Great to work with and great value on their services."

Jerome O on April 2020


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Arctic Septic and Restoration, LLC
4395 West Rangeview Drive
4.68(
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Arctic Septic and Restoration, LLC
4395 West Rangeview Drive
4.68(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
111 local quotes requested

We’ have established a solid reputation for quality work and outstanding results for residential and commercial Septic, Carpet and air vent cleaning services. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual home we enter. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They showed up on time"

Kim M on April 2023

We’ have established a solid reputation for quality work and outstanding results for residential and commercial Septic, Carpet and air vent cleaning services. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual home we enter. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They showed up on time"

Kim M on April 2023


Stephan’s
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Stephan’s
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Free onsite estimate

Landscaping/excavation we’re dependible and affordable we do driveways pads roads lawn mowing land clearing stump removal and small carpentry work as well

Landscaping/excavation we’re dependible and affordable we do driveways pads roads lawn mowing land clearing stump removal and small carpentry work as well



Northstar custom
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Northstar custom
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7 years of experience

Northstar custom offers land clearing, foundation digging, driveways, septic systems, power trenching, gravel hauling, grading, and landscaping, as well as consulting and free estimates on any of the above. Rapid, high quality work, experienced foremen, and competitive pricing is sure to satisfy clients. Our strong networking with other trades gives us the ability to button up any dirt work job seamlessly.

Northstar custom offers land clearing, foundation digging, driveways, septic systems, power trenching, gravel hauling, grading, and landscaping, as well as consulting and free estimates on any of the above. Rapid, high quality work, experienced foremen, and competitive pricing is sure to satisfy clients. Our strong networking with other trades gives us the ability to button up any dirt work job seamlessly.


Blackspruce Enterprises
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Blackspruce Enterprises
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Emergency services offered

Detail and service driven individual who prides themselves in customer satisfaction. New to the platform and hope to be given the opportunity to serve customers so that a portfolio of positive feedback can be shown to future clients. It you chose me, I will work hard for you and exercise humility and proper judgement if I feel unqualified for the task.

Detail and service driven individual who prides themselves in customer satisfaction. New to the platform and hope to be given the opportunity to serve customers so that a portfolio of positive feedback can be shown to future clients. It you chose me, I will work hard for you and exercise humility and proper judgement if I feel unqualified for the task.


Berringer Excavating LLC
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Berringer Excavating LLC
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Free onsite estimate

Excavation work of all types. Land clearing, road work, foundations, pads, septic systems, snow removal.

Excavation work of all types. Land clearing, road work, foundations, pads, septic systems, snow removal.


Inferno Construction LLC
8107 Frank Street
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Inferno Construction LLC
8107 Frank Street
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Inferno Construction LLC is based out of Anchorage Alaska. We specialize in foundations and excavation work

Inferno Construction LLC is based out of Anchorage Alaska. We specialize in foundations and excavation work


E & M Dirtworks
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E & M Dirtworks
Based Out Of
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At E&M DirtWorks we pride our company on industry leading customer service, reliability, efficiency, exceptional communication, integrity, & quality of work that is second to none. Not only are experts in our trade, we are also PLEASENT TO INTERACT WITH, & we do our best to keep you as informed as possible during your project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The fence is perfect. The team was friendly and hard working. We’d recommend this team to anyone needed landscaping or fencing needs. They’re quick to respond to any questions or concerns you may have as well! We’re thankful for all of the work they’ve done for us!"

Andrew R on July 2022

At E&M DirtWorks we pride our company on industry leading customer service, reliability, efficiency, exceptional communication, integrity, & quality of work that is second to none. Not only are experts in our trade, we are also PLEASENT TO INTERACT WITH, & we do our best to keep you as informed as possible during your project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The fence is perfect. The team was friendly and hard working. We’d recommend this team to anyone needed landscaping or fencing needs. They’re quick to respond to any questions or concerns you may have as well! We’re thankful for all of the work they’ve done for us!"

Andrew R on July 2022


Engineering & Excavating
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Engineering & Excavating
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We are a full service general contractor and civil and forensic engineering firm specializing in excavating, septic systems, retaining walls, civil and forensic engineering, and others.

We are a full service general contractor and civil and forensic engineering firm specializing in excavating, septic systems, retaining walls, civil and forensic engineering, and others.

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Excavation services FAQs

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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