North county forest town
Excavation Contractors in Yacolt, WA
A small town rebuilt after the largest fire in state history.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written estimates with every item listed
- 811 locate ticket before we dig
Earthwork at the Forest Edge
Excavation contractors in Yacolt work in a small town in the forested northeast of Clark County, about 30 miles northeast of Vancouver, at roughly 709 feet. In September 1902, the Yacolt Burn swept west along a 12-mile front and nearly destroyed the town, then about 15 buildings. It is described as the largest fire in state history.
Rebuilt and incorporated
The town rebuilt and incorporated on July 31, 1908. It counted 1,668 residents in 2020, up from 1,566 in 2010.
Forest edge projects
Properties around Yacolt are wooded, with stumps, brush and steep ground. Clearing, private roads, septic systems and drainage are the main jobs, and fire-safe clearing around homes is worth considering.
Common Yacolt-area jobs
- Land clearing and stump grubbing
- Private road building and grading
- Septic digs
- Culverts and ditches
Distance and planning
We plan equipment, rock deliveries and crews so jobs this far out finish in as few trips as possible.
Permits
Inside town limits, Yacolt handles some permits; outside, Clark County does. Forest practices rules can apply to larger clearing.
Rain and steep ground
The north county hills are wet and steep. Private roads need ditches, culverts and rock that will not wash out, and cut slopes need to be stabilized quickly.
Forest practices
Larger clearings of forested land can fall under state forest practices rules in addition to local permits. We help you sort out which apply before cutting.
Getting materials out here
Rock, culverts and fabric come from suppliers closer to Vancouver or Battle Ground. Ordering complete loads and staging them on site keeps delivery costs down for projects this far out.
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.Local Notes for Yacolt
- Yacolt Burn. The September 1902 Yacolt Burn nearly destroyed the town and is described as the largest fire in state history.
- Incorporation. Yacolt incorporated on July 31, 1908.
- Population. The town counted 1,668 residents in 2020, up from 1,566 in 2010.
Yacolt Questions
Can you build a road into my wooded parcel?
Yes, with clearing, fabric, rock and culverts.
Do you clear around homes for fire safety?
Yes, brush and small trees.
Do you dig septic systems out here?
Yes, to approved designs.
Do I need a forest practices permit to clear my land?
Larger timber harvests often do. We help you check before work starts.
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