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─── Full Scope Sewer & Drain Services
DEPENDABLE UNDERGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR YOUR PROPERTY
Faulty sewer lines and poor stormwater drainage can lead to severe property flooding, structural foundation damage, and costly emergency repairs. Proper trenching, slope alignment, and pipe laying are critical to keeping wastewater moving safely away from your home or business.
At Baxter's, we execute side sewer and storm drain installations with exacting precision. From trench excavation to final municipal hookups and backfilling, we ensure every pipe meets strict Washington plumbing codes and engineered slope standards.
Licensed, bonded, and insured in Washington State
Laser-guided pipe slope and grade alignment
Full municipal inspection readiness and code compliance
WHAT WE DO
OUR SERVICES
Catch Basin
Catch basin installation and excavation to collect surface runoff, prevent pooling, and protect low-lying site areas.
Grinder Pump Install
Professional excavation and installation for sewage grinder pump systems in homes with low-elevation main sewer hookups.
Side Sewer Installation
Complete side sewer trenching, pipe placement, and connection from your building's plumbing directly to municipal mainlines.
Side Sewer Repairs
Targeted excavation, pipe replacement, and root damage repairs to restore proper, free-flowing side sewer connections.
Storm Drain Installation
Heavy-duty storm drain trenching and piping installations designed to divert rainwater and prevent ground erosion.
Ready to Break Ground?
Free on-site estimates. No hidden fees, no inflated quotes.
─── Why Choose Baxter's
Excavation
Excellence
Built on grit and backed by results — here's what homeowners and contractors get when they call Baxter's.
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 — 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.
─── Common Questions
Before you
break ground
The questions we get asked most on the first call. If yours is not here, pick up the phone and ask it.
In Washington State, property owners are generally responsible for maintaining, repairing, and replacing the entire side sewer pipe connecting their house or commercial building to the municipal main sewer, including any portion running beneath the public right-of-way.
Common warning signs include persistent drain backups, slow-draining sinks or toilets, sewage odors in the yard, wet or unusually lush green patches of grass, standing water near the foundation, and gurgling noises in your plumbing fixtures.
Tree root intrusion is the leading cause of pipe damage in the Pacific Northwest. Age-related pipe deterioration (such as old concrete, orangeburg, or cast iron), ground shifting, soil settling, and heavy vehicle pressure over shallow lines can also cause cracks and structural collapses.
We conduct a sewer scope video inspection by inserting a high-resolution camera directly into the pipe. This allows us to pinpoint exact depth, location, and structural issues like cracks or root blockages without unneeded digging.
Yes. Most cities and counties across Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom County require specific utility, plumbing, or right-of-way excavation permits. We handle local permitting coordination and line up required municipal inspections to guarantee full code compliance.
A side sewer carries wastewater from indoor plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, showers) to the municipal sanitary sewer or septic system. A storm drain carries rain and surface runoff away from foundations and driveways into catch basins or storm retention systems.
Most standard residential side sewer or storm drain replacements are completed in 1 to 3 days. Timeline factors depend on pipe depth, distance to the main connection, soil conditions, and required city utility inspections.
Still have a question about your site?
─── 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.
─── 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
