SERVICES

Residential Excavation Across the Puget Sound

Merit Excavation handles the excavation work that keeps residential properties functional across Pierce County.
Drainage systems, land clearing, gravel driveways, and site preparation for homeowners who need reliable service.

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Excavation Services for Residential Properties

From drainage that floods your foundation to land overrun with blackberries, we handle the excavation work that makes your property livable. Here’s what Merit Excavation does across Pierce County.
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Drainage Solutions & Water Management

Fix flooding around your foundation
Install drainage systems that work
Solve runoff and pooling problems

Backhoe and dump truck clearing fallen trees on a road.

Land Clearing & Brush Removal

Clear blackberries and overgrowth
Remove trees and brush
Reclaim unusable land

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Gravel Driveways & Culvert Installation

Build new gravel driveways
Repair eroding driveways
Install culverts for drainage

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Site Preparation & Grading

Level yards and grade properties
Prepare sites for construction
Create stable ground

Where We Work Across the Puget Sound

We serve residential properties throughout Pierce County and the surrounding Tacoma-Seattle corridor.

Primary Service Areas:

Lakewood
Edgewood
Puyallup
Graham

We Also Serve:

Eatonville
Enumclaw
Surrounding Pierce County communities within 35 miles

Common Questions About Our Excavation Services

What size properties do you work on?
We handle residential properties from half-acre lots to 20+ acres. If it’s residential excavation work in Pierce County, we can help.
How quickly can you start a project?
Depends on the season and our schedule, but we’ll give you a realistic timeline when we talk. No guessing, no runaround.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes. We’ll go over payment terms when we discuss your project and provide an estimate.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Merit Excavation is fully licensed, bonded, and insured for all excavation work we perform.
Do you handle emergency excavation work?
We handle urgent drainage issues and emergency excavation needs when possible. Call us and we’ll let you know what we can do.
Do you subcontract the work?
No. Jason Birklid runs Merit Excavation and operates the equipment. You work directly with the person doing the work.

Let’s Talk About Your Property

We’re here to help with whatever excavation work your property needs. Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll get back to you with a clear plan and realistic timeline.

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