A Plus Dirtworks Excavation LLC

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With over 36 years of excavation experience, I provide reliable, high‑quality work for both residential and commercial projects. As a licensed General Contractor, I handle everything from land clearing and grading to underground utilities, retaining walls, demolition, landscaping, and grading driveways to ensure proper drainage and a clean, usable surface. My focus is simple: honesty, clean results, and 100% client satisfaction. Whether you need hourly work with equipment or a full project bid, I deliver workmanship you can trust. Services • Excavation • Demolition • Land Clearing • Site Leveling & Dirt Work • Grading • Grading Driveways • Driveway Prep • Foundation & Footing Prep • Underground Utilities • Retaining Walls & Rockery Walls • Retaining Wall Backfill • Landscaping • Brush & Bush Removal If you need something not listed, just ask.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 114 times

Serves Lake Stevens, WA

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3 employees

5 years in business

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2025

2024

Services offered

Work needed

Smaller landscape changes

Larger landscape changes

Complete renovation

Softscaping

Lay grass or sod

Plant trees or shrubs

Trim trees/shrubs

Remove trees/shrubs

Hardscaping

Retaining wall

Driveway

Boulders or stones

Water features

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.

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Ankit S.

Feb 25, 2026

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Don is Extremely knowledgeable and has great pricing. I had a peculiar problem of managing flow from a spring uphill from my yard. He installed a french drain, re leveled the yards and installed new top soil. He brought in the best quality material and was extremely pleasant to work with.

Details: Less than 1 • Landscaping • Drainage • Slightly sloped • As recommended by professional • No obstructions • No, I will dispose of this myself • Residential

Land Leveling and Grading

Ian S.

Mar 14, 2026

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Don did a great job with my playground demo and laying top soil. He was flexible to add additional services like aeration, was punctual, professional, and even worked through inclement weather to make sure the job got done.

Details: Less than 1 • Drainage • Landscaping • Flat • Flat • Holes and ditches • Yes, I will need the professional to haul any excess soil or debris • Residential

Land Leveling and Grading

Karan G.

Jan 15, 2026

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Details: Prepare land for landscaping • Trees, tree stumps, or shrubs • Slight slope • Home

Land Clearing

Shawn W.

Dec 17, 2025

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A Plus Dirtworks handled all excavation, drainage, and site work for our custom home project in Stanwood. Don and MeLainee were outstanding to work with from start to finish. Their communication set them apart — we received daily photos, videos, and detailed written updates explaining exactly what the crew accomplished each day. For an owner who couldn't be on-site every moment, this transparency was invaluable. The work ethic was remarkable. Their crew showed up before sunrise and worked past sunset on multiple days. They worked through the rain without hesitation — I have photos and videos of them in the trenches during downpours, getting the job done. That dedication is rare. Beyond the hard work, their technical knowledge was evident. They identified cost-saving opportunities, passed all county and utility inspections on the first attempt, and completed the scope ahead of schedule. We will absolutely hire A Plus Dirtworks again and have already added them to our preferred contractor list for future projects. Highly recommended. — Shawn Wang, Washington Construction

Details: 1 to 10 • New construction • Drainage • Slightly sloped • Slightly sloped • No obstructions • No, I will dispose of this myself • Residential

Land Leveling and Grading

Dan W.

Nov 24, 2025

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Don was great! He went above and beyond in both grading my road and clearing back brush that was encroaching it. Don was efficient, effective, and professional at every level. Fantastic job all around!

Details: Less than 1 • Slightly sloped • Slightly sloped • No obstructions • No, I will dispose of this myself • Residential

Land Leveling and Grading

Credentials

License

License type: Construction Contractor

License state: WA

License verified on 7/20/2024

Background Check

Donald Mclane

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I can charge hourly for myself and my machine and dump trailer or give a bid for the project to be done.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I go to the project address & meet with the client to get a clear understanding of what they would like. The customer can also send prints and pictures.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Over 34 years experience in both residential and commercial. I have had continuing education. I am haz mat certified, confined spaces, cpr.