Frequently asked questions

I want to build a new home, What will my site development cost?

There are a lot of variables involved in estimating the cost of your site development. A good start to understanding the feasibility of your lot is by reaching out to schedule a free site visit to go over your ideas, plans and or dreams. Milton Excavating LLC has almost 20 years in the excavation and general contracting industry and has the knowledge to point you in the right direction and estimate costs of development with out engineering and geo-tech reports.

does Milton Excavating handle PErmits?

Milton Excavating LLC is familiar with permitting processes in Pierce County. With a plethora of contacts and relationships with in the construction industry, Milton Excavating can consult your project locally or can provide references to help streamline your site development process. Engineering, Septic Design, Home Builders and other trade references are a just quick email or phone call away.

We are working with a tight budget. what are my options to come in with in budget and on time?

It is rare that a project can not be completed within a customer’s realistic budget as long as the customer has done their due diligence with a thorough feasibility study. When it comes to site development, there is a right and a wrong approach to every portion of the project’s scope. Unfortunately there are barriers of entry that have to be broken to get to the bare minimums that satisfy permit conditions and inspections with out compromising quality and longevity of the product. If a customer has any doubts about feasibility, we recommend reaching out to clarify any confusion about whether your project is affordable and can stay with in budget,

My Septic system is failing and I need a new one. what do i do?

When it comes to modern day septic systems, they can seem very intimidating and confusing. Your septic system is failing or has failed and you don’t know what to do. First off, you need to get a professional opinion from a certified professional to take a look at the system and what is causing the failure. Some failures can be disguised as just a complication requiring a simple repair. If the system has overwhelmed the ground and is no longer dispersing, a new system will need to be designed. Milton Excavating works closely with trusted designers who understand the hardship of needing a septic system replaced in todays inflated economy. Systems can be designed to be more budget friendly than others and can also be financed through www.craft3.org