You bought the land for a reason. We clear the way to it.
Land clearing, grading, driveways and drainage on rural lots across Whatcom, Skagit and Island counties. Owner-operated out of Maple Falls, and the owner runs the machine.
What we do
Excavation work for rural lots and small acreage. If your project needs ground moved, shaped or opened up, it is probably on this list.
Land clearing and site prep
Brush and stumps out, a clean workable piece of ground left behind, prepped for whatever you are building.
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Grading and driveways
Building pads, regrades and gravel driveways cut to hold their shape through a wet Northwest winter.
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Drainage
Standing water and soggy ground usually trace back to grade. We find where the water wants to go and give it a path.
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Trenching and utilities
Clean, straight trenches for water, power, communications and drainage lines, dug to depth and backfilled right.
Learn moreYard and garden rehab
Regrading torn up yards, garden ground, terracing and finish work that makes outdoor space usable again.
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Also from Shuksan
Septic systems
Install, repair and pumping through our licensed septic company. Same owner, same machines, one contractor for the whole job.
Visit Shuksan Septic InstallersCompact machines, tight lots
Our Yanmar mini excavators fit through gaps a full size machine cannot, so we can work a treed lot without flattening the trees you want to keep. That means less ground disturbance and access to sites bigger contractors pass on.
Where we work
Based in Maple Falls, on the road most days across three counties.
Run by the guy on the machine
Shuksan Earthworks is Sam Jensen's company, registered as a Washington general contractor and based in Maple Falls. When you call, you talk to the person who will run the excavator on your job. No estimator, no crew you have never met.
More about SamTell us about your land
A short description of the property and what you want from it is enough to start. Site visits and quotes are free.