Expert Excavation & Site Preparation Services.
Providing expert excavation, site preparation, drainage, and tree removal across Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom County. Our local crew delivers reliable work done right from start to finish.
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─── Fully Licensed & Insured
MEETING WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACTOR STANDARDS
Baxter’s Excavation & Tree Removal operates fully licensed, bonded, and insured across Skagit, Whatcom, and Snohomish County. We uphold strict state safety standards on every project, providing total peace of mind through honest communication, meticulous site management, and dependable work from start to finish.
─── About Baxter's
Trusted Excavation Partner for Homeowners & Contractors
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We are a locally owned, fully licensed, and insured excavation contractor based in Burlington, Washington. With over 15 years of industry experience, we serve homeowners, property owners, and general contractors across Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom County.
Equipped with heavy-duty machinery, our skilled team manages full-scope projects including excavation, demolition, driveway construction, land clearing, grading, side sewers, storm drains, French drain systems, and tree removal. We deliver high-quality craftsmanship on time and within budget.
Our Services
SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY JOB
Excavation
Professional digging, trenching, foundations, site prep, underground utilities, and water line installations
Demolition
Safe structure, barn, home, and concrete demolition with full debris hauling and site cleanup.
Driveway Construction
New installations and repairs for gravel, asphalt paving, and recycled asphalt driveways.
Side Sewers & Storm Drains
Expert side sewer installations, storm drain solutions, catch basins, and system repairs.
Tree Removal
Hazardous tree removal, stump grinding, brush chipping, and complete land clearing support.
Land Clearing & Grading
Precision land clearing, rough and final grading, earthmoving, and building site preparation.
Ready to Break Ground?
Free on-site estimates. No hidden fees, no inflated quotes.
─── Our Commitment
Committed to Getting It Right
At Baxter Excavation, our commitment is to complete every project safely, efficiently, and to the highest industry standards. We respect your property, strictly adhere to project timelines, and ensure transparent communication from the first dig to final site cleanup.
─── Why Choose Baxter's
Excavation
Excellence
Built on grit and backed by results, here's what homeowners and contractors get when they call Baxter.
Right-Sized Equipment
Skid steers for tight spots to full-size excavators for big jobs.
Clear, Honest Pricing
Free on-site estimates. No surprise add-ons after work starts.
We Finish What We Start
Job sites left clean. Schedules respected. Done right the first time.
Local Crew, Local Roots
We live and work in this community and your neighbors are our reputation.
24/7 Emergency Response
Storm damage or a blown drain line, our crew is on call around the clock.
Licensed & Insured
Ready for residential, commercial, and municipal projects alike.
─── Our Process
From First Call to
Final Grade
A streamlined process — from your first call to a clean, compacted site ready for what's next.
Free On-Site Estimate
We walk the site with you and give you a clear, honest number.
Permitting & Site Planning
We handle the paperwork and plan the approach before equipment moves.
Equipment Mobilization
Right-sized machines show up on schedule, ready to work.
Excavation & Site Work
Digging, grading, hauling, and drainage — done to spec.
Final Grade & Walkthrough
Clean site, compacted ground, and a walkthrough before we leave.
─── What ARE CLIENTS Say
4.9 rating on Google, from real customers across Skagit & Whatcom County.






Kudos also to Josh and crew at Black Lake Asphalt. The most efficient work crew (10 men), I’ve ever seen.



─── Where We Work
Serving Three Counties
Across NW Washington
Locally owned and operated out of Burlington, WA — running crews across the Skagit Valley and beyond.
Skagit
- Burlington
- Mount Vernon
- Anacortes
- Sedro-Woolley
- La Conner
- Concrete
Whatcom
- Bellingham
- Ferndale
- Lynden
- Blaine
- Everson
Snohomish
- Everett
- Marysville
- Arlington
- Stanwood
- Lake Stevens
- Snohomish
- Monroe
Got a Project? Let's Break Ground.
Free quotes · No-pressure estimates · Locally owned in Burlington, WA