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About
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.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 136 times
Serves Lake Stevens, WA
Background checked
License verified
3 employees
5 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
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2025
2024
Services offered
Softscaping
Work needed
Smaller landscape changes
Larger landscape changes
Complete renovation
Hardscaping
Retaining wall
Driveway
Boulders or stones
Water features
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
Excellent 4.9
86 reviews
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Liwei L.
Jun 3, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had a great experience with A+. Don came out to evaluate the project, carefully assessed the situation, and provided a practical solution instead of trying to inflate the scope for a larger estimate. They started and completed the work on schedule, communicated well throughout the process, and left the area clean when the job was finished. I would gladly recommend A+ to others looking for honest and reliable landscaping services.
Details: Larger projects like planting trees or installing sprinkler • Install or repair drainage • Retaining wall • Back yard • No, one-time project • Home
Outdoor Landscaping and Design
Kurt M.
May 31, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Really appreciative from start to finish A-Plus executed perfectly. Small job of removing sod, moving a couple large rocks, bringing in topsoil and planting to transform a side yard. Don was a pleasure to work with, on time, responsive and committed to getting the job done to my satisfaction.
Details: Small changes like planting flowers or trimming shrubs • Plant trees or shrubs • Apply mulch • Side yard • No, one-time project • Home
Outdoor Landscaping and Design
Ankit S.
Feb 25, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
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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Hired on Thumbtack
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
Quan L.
Jul 10, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
A+ Dirt Works did a great job on cutting my concrete. It may take some times to schedule them but once the calendar was booked, they were punctual. Will work with them again if I have future projects.
Details: Remove section of concrete wall • Less than 500 square feet • Residential
Concrete Removal
Credentials
License
License type: Construction Contractor
License state: WA
License verified on 7/25/2026
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.
