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Glacier Excavating & Plowing
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Glacier Excavating & Plowing
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6 years of experience

Glacier Excavation & Plowing is an Alaskan owned General Contractor, specializing in excavation and snow plowing. With over 25 years of experience in all phases of construction in Alaska, we know how to get your project started off on the right foot to prevent costly headaches in the later phases of your project. We also provide residential and commercial snow plowing. Call or text today to get a quote. Excavation Land Clearing Demolition Stump Removal Septic and Water Lines Snow Plowing

Glacier Excavation & Plowing is an Alaskan owned General Contractor, specializing in excavation and snow plowing. With over 25 years of experience in all phases of construction in Alaska, we know how to get your project started off on the right foot to prevent costly headaches in the later phases of your project. We also provide residential and commercial snow plowing. Call or text today to get a quote. Excavation Land Clearing Demolition Stump Removal Septic and Water Lines Snow Plowing


E & M Dirtworks
Based Out Of
5.00(
6
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E & M Dirtworks
Based Out Of
5.00(
6
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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


Dickson Construction LLC
4.50(
2
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Dickson Construction LLC
4.50(
2
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavating Contractor-Gravel driveways, Building sites, Septic systems, Trenching, Tree/Stump removal, Landscaping, Demolition.

"They did it all and no problem. They were good guys to work with and I would hire them in a heart beat."

Doug O on June 2021

Excavating Contractor-Gravel driveways, Building sites, Septic systems, Trenching, Tree/Stump removal, Landscaping, Demolition.

"They did it all and no problem. They were good guys to work with and I would hire them in a heart beat."

Doug O on June 2021


Spartan Contracting
205 E Dimond Blvd
4.88(
17
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Spartan Contracting
205 E Dimond Blvd
4.88(
17
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Spartan Contracting is an Alaskan owned firm with over 100 years of combined experience in residential and commercial construction. We are a fully licensed, bonded, insured and residentially endorsed general contractor able to meet all your remodeling and new construction needs. We are also Municipality of Anchorage certified excavators and septic installers, providing exceptional value to our clients. From small remodels to full ground up construction, we have the experience and expertise to make your dreams a reality!

"I can't say enough good things about Spartan Contracting! They took over a renovation project that a previous contractor had left unfinished, and not only did they complete the work, but they improved it beyond my expectations. One of the biggest parts of the project was redoing my staircase, which had been left in an unsafe and non-code-compliant state. Spartan Contracting not only brought it up to code but turned it into a custom-built masterpiece. It truly feels like a work of art in my home. Beyond the staircase, they also worked on my bathroom and other areas, and every aspect of their craftsmanship was top-notch. The team was professional, reliable, and incredibly skilled, but what really stood out to me was their thoughtfulness and attention to detail. They included me in every decision, making sure I was comfortable with each step of the process, and they were always responsive to my texts and calls. Finding a contractor who is not just technically skilled but also artistic and communicative is rare, and Spartan Contracting is exactly that. Their work speaks for itself, and after this experience, they will likely be my go-to contractor for future home renovation projects. If you're looking for a team that delivers quality, integrity, and craftsmanship, I highly recommend Spartan Contracting!"

Colin L on March 2025

Spartan Contracting is an Alaskan owned firm with over 100 years of combined experience in residential and commercial construction. We are a fully licensed, bonded, insured and residentially endorsed general contractor able to meet all your remodeling and new construction needs. We are also Municipality of Anchorage certified excavators and septic installers, providing exceptional value to our clients. From small remodels to full ground up construction, we have the experience and expertise to make your dreams a reality!

"I can't say enough good things about Spartan Contracting! They took over a renovation project that a previous contractor had left unfinished, and not only did they complete the work, but they improved it beyond my expectations. One of the biggest parts of the project was redoing my staircase, which had been left in an unsafe and non-code-compliant state. Spartan Contracting not only brought it up to code but turned it into a custom-built masterpiece. It truly feels like a work of art in my home. Beyond the staircase, they also worked on my bathroom and other areas, and every aspect of their craftsmanship was top-notch. The team was professional, reliable, and incredibly skilled, but what really stood out to me was their thoughtfulness and attention to detail. They included me in every decision, making sure I was comfortable with each step of the process, and they were always responsive to my texts and calls. Finding a contractor who is not just technically skilled but also artistic and communicative is rare, and Spartan Contracting is exactly that. Their work speaks for itself, and after this experience, they will likely be my go-to contractor for future home renovation projects. If you're looking for a team that delivers quality, integrity, and craftsmanship, I highly recommend Spartan Contracting!"

Colin L on March 2025


Septic Solutions
4400 E Dimond Way
4.60(
10
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Septic Solutions
4400 E Dimond Way
4.60(
10
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Innovative & Practical Septic Solutions For South Central Alaska. With easy financing and thorough free consultations, we offer: * Septic & Sewer Design And Installation * Diagnostics, Repair & Replacement * COSA & Video Pipe/Sewer Inspections * Ground Water Remediation * Foundation Sealing, Excavating & Regrading Let’s face it…You should be confident in your septic solution. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to ensure all of our work is done properly and is guaranteed to last. Whether it’s repair of an existing tank or the installation of a new Advantex system, gain peace of mind knowing your long-term septic needs are being managed by the most knowledgeable in the industry. Septic Solutions carries the certifications & in-house engineering team necessary to design & install all types of septic systems. If you are having issues with your septic system, need a new system installed, or require a real estate septic inspection, we are dedicated to ensuring that you know your options for the most cost-effective, practical and long-term solution. Schedule your complimentary consultation today. We’d love to talk about your options & make sure you’re getting the septic solution you need.

"High Five, Back Slap, Handshake, and a Great Big THANK YOU to the Septic Solution Team. Finding out your leach field has failed after only living in your house for 1 year is not a good time. They came they saw and they conquered! Wayne was honest and very upfront with us on what we needed what it would cost and what would happen. The work crew was here when they said and they worked hard each day all while being as careful of their surroundings as they could while digging massive holes in my backyard and being patient with my overly friendly dog each day. They answered all my questions, probably multiple times, and then they answered them again when the hubby came home. They all worked hard to accomplish the task at hand and then they went above it all and put our yard back together again, minus the grass. We can’t thank Wayne, Derek, Gary, Robert and Cameron enough for making this nasty problem disappear. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!"

Kristy J on September 2023

Innovative & Practical Septic Solutions For South Central Alaska. With easy financing and thorough free consultations, we offer: * Septic & Sewer Design And Installation * Diagnostics, Repair & Replacement * COSA & Video Pipe/Sewer Inspections * Ground Water Remediation * Foundation Sealing, Excavating & Regrading Let’s face it…You should be confident in your septic solution. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to ensure all of our work is done properly and is guaranteed to last. Whether it’s repair of an existing tank or the installation of a new Advantex system, gain peace of mind knowing your long-term septic needs are being managed by the most knowledgeable in the industry. Septic Solutions carries the certifications & in-house engineering team necessary to design & install all types of septic systems. If you are having issues with your septic system, need a new system installed, or require a real estate septic inspection, we are dedicated to ensuring that you know your options for the most cost-effective, practical and long-term solution. Schedule your complimentary consultation today. We’d love to talk about your options & make sure you’re getting the septic solution you need.

"High Five, Back Slap, Handshake, and a Great Big THANK YOU to the Septic Solution Team. Finding out your leach field has failed after only living in your house for 1 year is not a good time. They came they saw and they conquered! Wayne was honest and very upfront with us on what we needed what it would cost and what would happen. The work crew was here when they said and they worked hard each day all while being as careful of their surroundings as they could while digging massive holes in my backyard and being patient with my overly friendly dog each day. They answered all my questions, probably multiple times, and then they answered them again when the hubby came home. They all worked hard to accomplish the task at hand and then they went above it all and put our yard back together again, minus the grass. We can’t thank Wayne, Derek, Gary, Robert and Cameron enough for making this nasty problem disappear. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!"

Kristy J on September 2023


Case & Gamble Construction
8112 E 2nd Ave
5.00(
7
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Case & Gamble Construction
8112 E 2nd Ave
5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are general contractors licensed, bonded, and insured with a residential endorsement (#117477) meaning that we can provide new construction, additions, remodels, and renovations. We provide all services related to the above from the ground up. We strive to provide a custom experience for each homeowner. We are a partnership business with a combined 25+ years of experience. Please call or email to set up a free estimate.

"Great! Case & Gamble were very professional and communicated well throughout the process. Would absolutely hire again."

Daniel J on May 2019

We are general contractors licensed, bonded, and insured with a residential endorsement (#117477) meaning that we can provide new construction, additions, remodels, and renovations. We provide all services related to the above from the ground up. We strive to provide a custom experience for each homeowner. We are a partnership business with a combined 25+ years of experience. Please call or email to set up a free estimate.

"Great! Case & Gamble were very professional and communicated well throughout the process. Would absolutely hire again."

Daniel J on May 2019


Ram Jack West - Portland
9800 SE Fuller Rd
4.74(
68
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Ram Jack West - Portland
9800 SE Fuller Rd
4.74(
68
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Ram Jack West, we treat customers with respect and care. If you notice cracks, damages, or other issues with your foundation, our team is ready to help. We have innovative systems that have been refined over our 40+ years of experience.

"Purchased a 1906 home in North Portland with an uneven foundation that had been patched for 60 years, but needed serious stabilization work. I contacted multiple foundation contractors in the greater-Portland area and Ram Jack was the only team that provided a full worse-case estimate that included everything that I may need to permanently stabilize the home's foundation. Other contractors' estimates were higher, omitted some of the features of Ram Jack's estimate, and involved greater excavation work around the home. While I was collecting estimates, I had multiple contractors check the levels on the house and could see the home was continuing to sink as much as half and inch in some areas within only a few months, so I knew I had to do something soon as the hotter summers are causing significant erosion to the clay soil in north portland. After paying the 50% down payment, I was quickly in touch with multiple project managers and structural engineers who were able to answer my questions as the work plan developed. I work from home and have two cats, so I was a bit worried about the noise and needing to leave at certain times during the work. Ramjack devised a plan of installing 12 helical piers from the basement and 2 outside for a small crawl space area as well as replacing most of the piers in the basement that had water damage. During the excavation and pier installation, I didn't have to leave my house at all, my cats were fine, none of the utilities ever needed to be turned off and none of the neighbors said they heard more than the hum of the generator outside; insane professionalism. The work team kept me informed at every step of the excavation and pier installation and was able to recover an inch of lift with only a few drywall cracks that I patched in a day. I could have gone further, but wanted to avoid any potential damage to the sewer pipes and stay within my budget. During the lifting, I was standing with the lead construction manager who kept me informed of every risk as we lifted the house bit by bit. During the excavation my basement looked insane with mounds of dirt everywhere, but the construction team cleaned everything flawlessly; all I had to do was a quick mop and the basement was good as new again. Overall had a great experience with RamJack; the 20 years in business shows, most everyone I dealt with had been working with them for years; the construction manager had been doing pier installation for 15 years. The work was expensive, but cheaper than the other local contractors, and certainly way cheaper than replacing the entire basement foundation. Ramjack was even able to take a few grand off the intitial worse-case estimate for solutions not needed. Glad I was able to repair my 120 year old home; here's to another 100 years. Big thanks to Pancho and Stephen, as well as the structural engineers and project managers; I'm very happy with the work."

Kevin S on March 2022

At Ram Jack West, we treat customers with respect and care. If you notice cracks, damages, or other issues with your foundation, our team is ready to help. We have innovative systems that have been refined over our 40+ years of experience.

"Purchased a 1906 home in North Portland with an uneven foundation that had been patched for 60 years, but needed serious stabilization work. I contacted multiple foundation contractors in the greater-Portland area and Ram Jack was the only team that provided a full worse-case estimate that included everything that I may need to permanently stabilize the home's foundation. Other contractors' estimates were higher, omitted some of the features of Ram Jack's estimate, and involved greater excavation work around the home. While I was collecting estimates, I had multiple contractors check the levels on the house and could see the home was continuing to sink as much as half and inch in some areas within only a few months, so I knew I had to do something soon as the hotter summers are causing significant erosion to the clay soil in north portland. After paying the 50% down payment, I was quickly in touch with multiple project managers and structural engineers who were able to answer my questions as the work plan developed. I work from home and have two cats, so I was a bit worried about the noise and needing to leave at certain times during the work. Ramjack devised a plan of installing 12 helical piers from the basement and 2 outside for a small crawl space area as well as replacing most of the piers in the basement that had water damage. During the excavation and pier installation, I didn't have to leave my house at all, my cats were fine, none of the utilities ever needed to be turned off and none of the neighbors said they heard more than the hum of the generator outside; insane professionalism. The work team kept me informed at every step of the excavation and pier installation and was able to recover an inch of lift with only a few drywall cracks that I patched in a day. I could have gone further, but wanted to avoid any potential damage to the sewer pipes and stay within my budget. During the lifting, I was standing with the lead construction manager who kept me informed of every risk as we lifted the house bit by bit. During the excavation my basement looked insane with mounds of dirt everywhere, but the construction team cleaned everything flawlessly; all I had to do was a quick mop and the basement was good as new again. Overall had a great experience with RamJack; the 20 years in business shows, most everyone I dealt with had been working with them for years; the construction manager had been doing pier installation for 15 years. The work was expensive, but cheaper than the other local contractors, and certainly way cheaper than replacing the entire basement foundation. Ramjack was even able to take a few grand off the intitial worse-case estimate for solutions not needed. Glad I was able to repair my 120 year old home; here's to another 100 years. Big thanks to Pancho and Stephen, as well as the structural engineers and project managers; I'm very happy with the work."

Kevin S on March 2022


PolySeal Insulation LLC
2360 S Old Glenn Hwy
4.94(
17
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PolySeal Insulation LLC
2360 S Old Glenn Hwy
4.94(
17
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We're a family-owned, residential construction contractor based in Alaska and have been in business for over 20 years. Our niche is specialty construction solutions. We thrive on trouble-shooting and solving construction problems unique to Alaska - this ranges from insulation methods to combat extremely cold weather, Geo-foam applications to stabilize settling ground, lifting settled houses, creating curtain walls for water abatement, sea wall stabilization, grout injection, helical piers, and the like. We have multiple teams of highly qualified and certified technicians with years of experience. We take pride in providing high-quality products and services to our customers, and our reviews reflect the hard work we have put in.

"Excellent, perfectly done. Would recommend to everyone"

Andy H on March 2024

We're a family-owned, residential construction contractor based in Alaska and have been in business for over 20 years. Our niche is specialty construction solutions. We thrive on trouble-shooting and solving construction problems unique to Alaska - this ranges from insulation methods to combat extremely cold weather, Geo-foam applications to stabilize settling ground, lifting settled houses, creating curtain walls for water abatement, sea wall stabilization, grout injection, helical piers, and the like. We have multiple teams of highly qualified and certified technicians with years of experience. We take pride in providing high-quality products and services to our customers, and our reviews reflect the hard work we have put in.

"Excellent, perfectly done. Would recommend to everyone"

Andy H on March 2024

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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