Dirt Work services in the Inland Northwest

    Dirt Work

    Tacoma Creek Build Co. delivers full-scope dirt work for mountain-modern homes and commercial sites across Spokane, Newport, Coeur d'Alene, and Sandpoint. Our team handles excavation, grading, trenching, driveways, and building pads from first cut to final compaction. We're specialists in steep terrain, rock, and seasonal soils, using GPS-guided machine control and on-site density testing to hit grade the first time. Whether you're carving a new driveway through timber, cutting a basement, or prepping utilities and drainage, we build stable subgrades that survive freeze–thaw and spring runoff. Every project includes engineered drainage planning, compaction verification, and clean handoff to foundation or paving crews. One partner—done right the first time.

    Licensed & Insured
    Mountain-Terrain Specialists
    Year-Round Service

    Our Dirt Work Services

    Active site preparation with excavator, skid steer, and dump truck grading and compacting

    Site Preparation

    Clearing, stripping, cut/fill, and compaction to create a stable, construction-ready site. We remove organics, proof-roll subgrade, and benchmark elevations for the trades that follow. Includes erosion control and haul-off as needed so foundations, utilities, and roads start on solid ground.

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    Active grading with excavator, skid steer, and dump truck grading and compacting

    Grading

    Precision rough and finish grading for drainage, foundations, and flatwork. We establish slope lines, balance material, and compact in lifts to spec. GPS machine control delivers tight tolerances for pads, driveways, and final landscape grades that shed water away from structures.

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    Active excavation with excavator, skid steer, and dump truck grading and compacting

    Excavation

    Basements, footings, crawlspaces, and over-excavation where soft soils require replacement. We stake offsets, protect setbacks, and stockpile or export spoils per plan. Safe shoring and trench boxes available; compaction tests documented for your inspector and engineer.

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    Active trenching with excavator, skid steer, and dump truck grading and compacting

    Trenching

    Utility trenching for power, water, sewer, and communications—including bedding, warning tape, and backfill to specified densities. We coordinate locates, maintain traffic control when required, and keep trenches clean and dry to accelerate inspections and service hookups.

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    Active roads & driveways with excavator, skid steer, and dump truck grading and compacting

    Roads & Driveways

    Durable gravel roads and driveways built for year-round access. We shape crown and ditches, install geotextile where needed, and build base with proper lift thickness and compaction. Options for culverts, turnouts, and winter-friendly surfaces that won't rut out.

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    Active pad & building sites with excavator, skid steer, and dump truck grading and compacting

    Pad & Building Sites

    Engineered building pads for houses, shops, and barns. Subgrade proof-roll, moisture conditioning, and compacted import/export as needed to meet geotechnical requirements. Verified elevations for framers and concrete crews, with clean drainage paths around the structure.

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    Active erosion control & drainage with excavator, skid steer, and dump truck grading and compacting

    Erosion Control & Drainage

    Swales, French drains, culverts, riprap, and outlet protection to move water safely. We correct negative grades, daylight drains, and stabilize disturbed soils to protect roads and foundations—built to local stormwater guidelines.

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    Active retaining walls with excavator, skid steer, and dump truck grading and compacting

    Retaining Walls

    Excavation and backfill for block and rockery walls, including permeable base, drains, and geogrid reinforcement per manufacturer specs. We coordinate with your wall installer to deliver proper embedment, footing width, and back-drain performance.

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    Active material delivery with excavator, skid steer, and dump truck grading and compacting

    Material Delivery

    Clean import materials delivered and placed: crushed rock, structural fill, sand, and topsoil. We spread and compact to thickness so you aren't left with piles. Ask about culvert, pipe, or fabric delivered with the same drop.

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    Why Choose Tacoma Creek for Dirt Work?

    Licensed & Insured

    Fully licensed contractors with comprehensive insurance coverage

    Mountain Expertise

    Specialized in challenging terrain and mountain-modern builds

    Full-Service

    From site prep through construction - we handle it all

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    Service Areas

    We provide dirt work services throughout Spokane County, Bonner County, Pend Oreille County, and Kootenai County—including Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Newman Lake, Deer Park, Newport, Priest River, Sandpoint, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, and Hayden. Inland soils vary from sandy glacial till to seasonal clay—our team manages frost heave, expansive soils, and stormwater runoff specific to each location.

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